Julien (UK) Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I took these at RAF Fairford in 1997 which was the first "offical" visit of the B-2 outside the US. Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Nice. I've always loved the shape of that flying wing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jinxx1 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 The first time I saw a B-2 was at Edwards in 1995. I could get very close, but no pics. The only static one I have able to photograph was at Holloman in 2000. Have seen them numerous times, but seldom on the ground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger15 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Here are a couple of B-2 pics of mine that were taken in 2007. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Cartwright Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Here are some B-2 pics I got at Edwards back in 2005: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Midnight Storm Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Mather 2007 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jinxx1 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Here are some B-2 pics I got at Edwards back in 2005: Some great shots there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Red Flag at Nellis last year. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Nice ones Ken and Eddie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomcatlover Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 One from last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Are there any good pictures out there of Spirit of Nebraska or Spirit of Kansas? I am trying to see if there are any coloring variations to the RAM on them as I see on Spirit of Hawaii here. Spirit of New York looks pretty extreme in its RAM coloring, but it is one of the first three birds and had a look similar to that when it first rolled out (minus the black leading edges which it had way back when), so I don't think I can use it as a reference for later build jets. Also, has anyone seen any other slogans on the gear doors of Spirit of Nebraska other then "Anytime Anywhere" as it had when it first got commissioned? Reason I ask is although I can potentially cobble together "Nebraska" from other sheets, I am a bit stuck as I can't really cobble together "Anytime Anywhere" from Invisible Defenders, even though both slogans have the same font. If I could find a different slogan, potentially one found on the kit decals, the IPMS sheet or the Condor decals sheet, then I can potentially do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 An aircraft that never fails to make an impression. Great shots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Looks like a one-handed pass, shielding his eyes from the sun with his right arm... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Are there any good pictures out there of Spirit of Nebraska or Spirit of Kansas? I am trying to see if there are any coloring variations to the RAM on them as I see on Spirit of Hawaii here. Spirit of New York looks pretty extreme in its RAM coloring, but it is one of the first three birds and had a look similar to that when it first rolled out (minus the black leading edges which it had way back when), so I don't think I can use it as a reference for later build jets.Also, has anyone seen any other slogans on the gear doors of Spirit of Nebraska other then "Anytime Anywhere" as it had when it first got commissioned? Reason I ask is although I can potentially cobble together "Nebraska" from other sheets, I am a bit stuck as I can't really cobble together "Anytime Anywhere" from Invisible Defenders, even though both slogans have the same font. If I could find a different slogan, potentially one found on the kit decals, the IPMS sheet or the Condor decals sheet, then I can potentially do it. Jay, my pics at the top are the "Spirit Of Kansas" , they are old "real" photos scanned in so I can really increase the quality. If you want the original jpeg's then give me a shout and I can email them. Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buck Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Red Flag at Nellis last year. "Spirit of Hawaii"!!! Great pics Jake, as usual Can you believe our "tip of the spear" C-17 unit decided to name one of there new luxury airplanes "Spirit of Hawaii"... I tried to stop them, told them there should be a "II" after it... They didn't. Told them there was a B-2A “Spirit" with the same, they didn't believe me. Oh well. Step over KC-10 dudes, new "Gucci Boys" in town... The C-17. Sorry, sorry... little carried away there Ahui hou Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Djack Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Here's some of mine, including the 'Spirit of Kansas' David J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CRASCA Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) A few from this past year........ Edited February 28, 2008 by CRASCA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) Craig! That is Spirit of Nebraska (89-0128)! Any shots of the underside of her? Djack, when did you shoot those Spirit of Kansas shots? The Grim Reapers slogan on the gear doors is new as prior to this, they had "Invisible Defenders" down there. Keep them coming guys! Edited February 28, 2008 by Jay Chladek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 BTW, to add to this resource, I went and found the buer numbers for the B-2s out there. This will help in identifying a specific B-2 when the gear doors aren't visible. AV- 1 82-1066 Spirit of AMERICA AV- 2 82-1067 Spirit of ARIZONA AV- 3 82-1068 Spirit of NEW YORK AV- 4 82-1069 Spirit of INDIANA AV- 5 82-1070 Spirit of OHIO AV- 6 82-1071 Spirit of MISSISSIPPI AV- 7 88-0328 Spirit of TEXAS AV- 8 88-0329 Spirit of MISSOURI AV- 9 88-0330 Spirit of CALIFORNIA AV-10 88-0331 Spirit of S. CAROLINA AV-11 88-0332 Spirit of WASHINGTON (lately not seen with any Spirit titles on the doors) AV-12 89-0127 Spirit of KANSAS AV-13 89-0128 Spirit of NEBRASKA AV-14 89-0129 Spirit of GEORGIA AV-15 90-0040 Spirit of ALASKA AV-16 90-0041 Spirit of HAWAII AV-17 92-0700 Spirit of FLORIDA AV-18 93-1085 Spirit of OKLAHOMA AV-19 93-1086 Spirit of KITTY HAWK AV-20 93-1087 Spirit of PENNSYLVANIA AV-21 93-1088 Spirit of LOUISIANA The USAF Museum also has a B-2 on display as the "Spirit of Freedom". I have a feeling it is one of the non flying static test airframes (either AV-998 or 999). It probably can't be used as a good reference of operational B-2 features since I doubt it has operational RAM coatings on it, or all the operational parts either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.C. Bahr Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I have a feeling it is one of the non flying static test airframes (either AV-998 or 999). It probably can't be used as a good reference of operational B-2 features since I doubt it has operational RAM coatings on it, or all the operational parts either. That would be correct. I've heard it referred to as one of the "iron birds" that did not have the engines, wiring, etc. etc. just being a basic static test shell. It was tested to destruction to determine how much stress the wings could take before failure and my understanding is that it far exceeded their expectations. There was supposed to be a pretty visible crack in the wing somewhere and the museum sat on it in storage for quite a while, as scuttlebutt had it that they could not get the AF to be forthcoming with what it would take to fix the crack to make it presentable for static display. Apparently must've got fixed somehow since it's on display now. Would appear that its pretty tough to tell from the outside that it's not one of the original flying articles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) I wonder what they used on it to fix the crack...Gap filling CA, two part epoxy putty, Mr. Surfacer, Bondo? Edited February 28, 2008 by Jay Chladek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCoulter52 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Here's some of mine, including the 'Spirit of Kansas'David J Treasure your pictures of the 'Spirit of Kansas' as I read somewhere that that is the one that crashed in Guam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CRASCA Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Red Flag at Nellis last year.Jake Jake, I absolutely LOVE this shot. Very Nice, Thanks! Craig Edited February 29, 2008 by CRASCA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I posted these photo's here on ARC a long while back. I received them from a buddy who is with the PA Air National Guard. I think it's neat how the camo looks in the bright sun. Cheers all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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