Happy Independence Day for our American readers! Tonight, the sky above Washington, D.C. will echo with the roar of the U.S. military as the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers held a ceremonial overpass with the F-22 Raptors and F-35 Lightning IIS to mark the 249th anniversary of the announcement of the independent signing and celebrate the signing and a large and beautiful bill.
However, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, today’s precision overpass has increased significance by commemorating those who participated in the overwhelming success of Operation Midnight Hammer last month.
“The U.S. Air Force will flyover through our state-of-the-art F-22, B-2S and F-35 flyovers, which is the same air capability for the decisive and successful strike of the Iranian nuclear facility,” Leavitt said.
President Trump Being invited The B-2 pilots leading the midnight hammer strike participated in the Independence Day celebrations at the White House today.
The overpass is expected to take place in 1700 local time – the exact time Donald Trump is expected to sign a large beautiful bill.
B-2 will lead the precise overpass
Leaders charged B-2 Spirit Stealth aircraft at the 509th bomb wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The flying wing bombers are heroes who successfully attacked Iran's nuclear facilities last month. The B-2 is the only aircraft in the world capable of carrying 40,000 pounds of decrees, including the 30,000 pound GBU-57 Huge Decree Infiltration (MOP), a deep “block nemesis” designed to destroy hardened, deeply buried targets.
In the midnight hammer on June 21, seven B-2s were launched from Whiteman, implement A tough 37-hour global strike mission targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, located in Forto and Natanz. Each bomber provides a pair of mops in its first ever battle in weapons. This mission requires multiple aerial refueling from the global KC-135 and KC-46. As part of a military fraud operation, seven other B-2s were deployed to Guam as bait, attracting international attention, while the real strike plane was not found in the disputed airspace.
It is worth noting that the role of the B-2 in Midnight Hammer operation is by far the largest strike mission. The 36-hour round trip from Missouri to Iran is the second longest flight ever for stealth bombers, with only the extension line directly following the 9/11 attacks surpassing.
F-22 and F-35 will also participate in the Overpass
More than 125 aircraft support this historic operation, including the Air Force's main air superiority fighter, the F-22 Raptor. The F-22 will also participate in the overpass in today's Washington. With its fifth-generation stealth, super Curry's ability and advanced sensor fusion, the F-22 plays a crucial role in the Midnight Hammer, accompanying the B-2s and scanning Iranian Airlines for the threat. Its ability to maintain speeds of more than Mach 1.5 without adding burners and its thrust vectoring engines provide unparalleled agility. Raptors remain an asset for the Air Force to penetrate defensive space and clear hostile skies. The F-22's AN/APG-77 radar and sensor fusion feature enables it to detect and participate in targets at long distances, thus giving its pilots unparalleled situational awareness and clearing threats from Iranian airspace to protect the B-2.
The F-35 Lightning contributes to the Midnight Hammer Kit and will also join today’s Precision Overpass. Although precise details are still classified, the F-35 may support the B-2 through electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
To those who serve: Thank you
Today's overpass pays tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Air Force. As we celebrate the independence of our nation today, we recognize the skills, dedication and sacrifice of men and women who make global air power possible. From maintainers on the flight lines to mission planners and pilots, everyone is getting these planes ready to answer the phone – at any time, anywhere, plays a crucial role.
If you find yourself in the National Mall today in 1700, take a moment. look up. And to hero Behind the wings.
