A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft lands at Avalon Airport, Geelong, Australia, in March 2017. A House Armed Services subcommittee is raising alarms about the dismal state of B-1 readiness, and could order the Air Force to produce a plan to fix it. (Master Sgt. John Gordinier/Air Force)
War Is Boring: Less than 20% of B-1 Lancers are operation due to neglect from the Air Force
The U.S. Air Force is slacking when it comes to the B-1 Lancer fleet, with less than ten operational units out of a total number of 62.
The fast-moving, low-level bomber was once the pride of the USAF but now problems are beginning to manifest as the Air Force neglects them in favor of newer airframe and projects.
The newest B-1 in the fleet began flying the skies 31 years ago and the plane itself has been in service since 1985.
Originally it was outfitted to deliver a nuclear payload, but over time the B-1’s role within the Air Force has changed.
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More News On Reports That There Are Less Than 10 B-1 Bombers Operational In The U.S. Air Force
Fewer Than Ten U.S. B-1 Bombers Are Ready for Action -- Popular Mechanics
The U.S. Air Force Has Very Few B-1 Bombers Ready For Combat -- National Interest
US Air Force’s Aging B-1B Lancer Fleet Suffering From Major Readiness Issues -- Sputnik
B-1 Lancer readiness is in the toilet, here’s why -- Air Force Times
B-1 Lancer bomber readiness is in the toilet — here's what the Air Force says it's doing about it -- Business Insider/Military Times
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