Deadly Collaboration: B-2 Stealth Bombers Soar Over Australian Skies

The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber from the U.S. Air Force, alongside aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force, recently carried out an impressive strategic mission as part of the Bomber Task Force (BTF) operations from RAAF Base Amberley, Australia. The B-2, with its advanced stealth technology, sliced through the skies with deadly silence, showcasing unparalleled combat superiority.
After completing its initial mission, the B-2 returned to base for a **hot pit refuel**, where the aircraft was fueled with engines still running. Wasting no time, the black-winged bomber took off again, ready for its next operation. This rapid refueling process highlighted the B-2’s capability to conduct long-range, continuous missions. The operation not only strengthened the military partnership between the U.S. and Australia but also sent a powerful message of readiness and combat capability, poised to respond at a moment’s notice

[@trevormccarthy4175]

What incredible flying machines.

[@VBSdefense]

Yeah

[@WakeUpMate19]

Is this amberly?

[@AndrewinAus]

Yes the Super Hornets shown were from No.1 Squadron based out of RAAF Base Amberley.

[@Vassaga]

The emblems on the shed need some work, they look terrible! Did the local kids draw it?

[@jbthomson89]

“Deadly silence”.. 🤔

[@thegruffalo5383]

Is this footage authorised by the ADF?

[@Indiasong257]

Yessir

[@X15Prototype]

Genuine question - Why did you ask that?

[@SydsOutdoorAdventures1]

​@@X15Prototype think he asked because of the infrastructure shown in the footage

[@X15Prototype]

@@SydsOutdoorAdventures1 Ok, makes sense from a military point of view, I just meant it from a civilian point of view. Anyhoo, I was just curious but thanks anyway.

[@auspolmate8361]

Do Australians get to fly the B-2?

[@VBSdefense]

No, this was done by a combination of the US and Australian militaries

[@auspolmate8361]

@@VBSdefense shame, I bet the RAAF would love to get trained. Perhaps AUKUS will make it possible.

[@AndrewinAus]

@@auspolmate8361 The B-2 requires a crap load of specialist maintenance to keep flying. It doesn't fit in with RAAF requirements anyway. There were suggestions that the upcoming B-21 might be useful for Australia's needs but for the cost of buying and flying it I can't see the rationale for a stealth penetrator/bomber. Easier to use a Tomahawk missile (or whatever comes next) which Australia is acquiring.

[@auspolmate8361]

@@AndrewinAus I asked my question poorly. Australians are already graduate the Navy Nuclear school in the US and can take active roles on U.S. nuclear propelled submarines. I was wondering if Airforce pilots would get the chance to train and fly the B2 or other planes. It's OK, your previous response answered the question I was trying to ask.