B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers in Australia for Bomber Task Force Mission After Two Years | Aviation

The latest B-2 BTF deployment to Australia comes following diplomatic decisions between the two countries to increase US military presence there.

Two U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers landed at RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) Base Amberley on Aug. 16, 2024 as a part of a BTF (Bomber Task Force) mission. Videos released by the U.S. Air Force showed the two bombers landing at the base before being serviced by ground crew.

This is the first B-2 BTF mission to Australia after a two-year absence, with the last one being in 2022. The two bombers, “Spirit of Arizona” (82-1067) and “Spirit of Indiana” (82-1069), are assigned to the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

“B-2 Spirit wheels have met pavement in Australia, launching the 2024 BTF mission and joint force integration with our Australian counterparts,” said the 509th Bomb Wing on X, while sharing the pictures of the B-2s’ arrival at RAAF Amberley.

B-2 Spirit wheels have met pavement in Australia, launching the 2024 BTF mission and joint force integration with our Australian counterparts.

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