2008 Andersen Air Force Base B-2 accident 🔥🔗https://shorturl.at/SVY3K | Jeluma

February 23, 2008: a B2 Spirit Bomber–one of America’s most unique and advanced planes—experiences major problems after take-off. Minutes later, the pilots are forced to eject as the plane crashes into the ground. Catch up on episodes of Air Disasters, airing all night starting at 8 PM | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

On February 23, 2008, a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, named Spirit of Kansas (tail number 89-0127), crashed shortly after takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. This marked the first operational loss of a B-2 bomber and one of the most expensive aircraft accidents, costing an estimated $1.4 billion. **Accident Details** The bomber was part of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing, based at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. It was completing a four-month deployment suppor

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The nation's entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers was grounded by the Air Force after an emergency landing and fire earlier this month at a base in Missouri. In the Dec.10 incident, a bomber experienced an in-flight malfunction and caught fire during routine operations at Whiteman Air Force Base. There were no injuries, and the fire was extinguished. #AirForce #B2Bombers #military | NewsNation