DON’T MISS THE B-2 SPIRIT NEW YEAR’S DAY FLYOVER
As the New Year approaches, you don’t want to miss the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber and its stunning flyover. Its high-technology and clean design is a sight to see and will definitely be a highlight of this end of year celebration. Read on to find out more about the B-2 Spirit’s history and unique characteristics making it the most survivable aircraft in the world. Suggested read: The 5 Best Military Video Games In 2024
B-2 Spirit: Unveiling the Marvel
The B-2 stealth bomber is a United States military bomber, symbolizing a major advancement in the nation’s bomber modernization program. In a short time, the bomber can approach anywhere in the world. The Stealth Bomber B-2 is flexible and most effective in the field of bombers. The B-2 Spirit’s low-observable characteristics gives it the ability to target enemy’s most sophisticated forces. In addition, alongside the flexibility and low-observable technology, the B-2 Spirit has high aerodynamic efficiency. The low-observable technology provides great freedom of movement while increasing range.Last but not least, the range is approximately 6,000 nautical miles.
Engineering Excellence
Also known as The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit, because of its founder - the B-2 Spirit was first publicly displayed on November 22nd 1988 in California. Interestingly, to bring the aircraft to life, Grumman had to invent all parts from scratch.B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber is one of the most survivable aircrafts in the world. It first appeared when it flew from Missouri to Kosovo for 31 hours. Two B-2’s were used and attacked multiple targets, while flying less than 1 percent of the mission, but destroyed 33 percent of the targets. Moreover, the B-2 holds the longest air combat mission in the world record. In 2001, the B-2 alongside other aircrafts set a 44 hour record for a mission. More impressively, the B-2 made a pitstop for only 45 minutes and had a service change with the engines still running. Related read: 5 New Year’s Activities For Veterans to Ring In 2024
Tournament of Roses Parade
The Tournament of Roses is where the B-2 Spirit will flyover will occur. This parade takes place in Pasadena California on New Years Day. It is a festival of flowers, music, and sports. It will fly over before the game of the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Michigan Wolverines. Not only this, but this return of the B-2 Spirit is historic due to its hiatus in 2023 after an incident at Whiteman Air Force Base. It faced a malfunction and had to make an emergency landing. This led to a stand down for months until May 2023. The Northrop B-2 Spirit will kick off the Rose Bowl game. The Rose Bowl game is an annual college football game. The game is played in the Rose Bowl Stadium, a national historic landmark in Los Angeles.
Witnessing History With the B-2 Spirit Flyover
If you are ready to witness history in the flyover of the B-2 Spirit this 2024, be sure to keep up with the game online or in person by attending the game. You can buy ticket online through the website and view the stunning B-2 perform in all its glory. You don’t want to miss this! Read next: Operation Allies Refuge Airmen Finally Awarded For Kabul Airlift