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Thanks to the high lift-to-drag ratio of the flying wing layout and its weak sensitivity to cross winds, the B2's takeoff process is relatively smooth and fast. However, once it leaves the ground, it is not an easy-to-control aircraft in the air.

Especially because there is no vertical tail, the B2 can only generate yaw moment by controlling the two outermost pairs of control surface slits. The control efficiency and stability of the yaw axis are very poor.

Therefore, during the entire climb, the two pilots were fully focused on their own control tasks, and there was no other communication except necessary passwords.

It wasn't until the Spirit of Kansas entered the cruising altitude that Colonel Statham relaxed a little and looked at the mission briefing placed on the left side of the cockpit.

"Brigadier General, our specific mission is..."

Marlott next to him didn't speak, still staring ahead attentively, holding the joystick tightly with one hand, and just used the other hand to hand the file to Statham in the co-pilot's seat.

In fact, although air force commodores and even higher-ranked air force commanders will theoretically retain their flying qualifications and planes, the number of training flying hours in daily training is far less than that of the flying backbone of the captain level.

"Can you see what's going on on the ground?"

That is a landmark of this mission.

Since all foreign institutions and media are located in this area, the coalition forces have never used weapons here in the past and have not found any abnormalities in the GPS signal here.

At the same time, Statham, who was in the co-pilot position, began to set the aircraft's final attack route on the integrated display in front of him, and input target coordinate information for the six JDAMs in the magazine.

According to the flight plan, they will make a 180° turn and embark on a return journey in about two minutes.

Not to mention that if it is a battle damage, the continuous loss of stealth aircraft will also be a huge blow to the deterrence that the military has finally re-established.

at the same time.

Over the Adriatic Sea.

But he himself felt that this mission was really outrageous, and he was afraid that nothing would happen after it was completed. For Colonel Statham, who had a bright future, the less he knew, the better.

Hearing his subordinate's question, Marlott also felt a little overwhelmed. After thinking for a while, he still shook his head:

"I don't know, just follow the instructions."

"call--"

In fact, the Brigadier certainly knew.

Based on past experience, except for the old rival Homeland Defense Force and the MiG-25 that came and went like lightning during Operation Desert Storm, no enemy has been able to effectively resist the electronic suppression of the EA6B.

"Brigadier General, the specific goal is..."

……

He must be the captain today simply because pilots with too low a military rank do not have access to enough confidential information.

"AV12, Echo 02 reported a P-band radar signal source. The frequency band is difficult to interfere with, but it is preparing for destructive air defense suppression. Another C-band signal source has been completely interfered by us and there is no threat."

Of course, they would soon find out.

Although Statham did not ask, maybe it was to divert his attention, or maybe the brigadier general himself was worried about the same thing. In short, Marlott changed the subject and took the initiative to mention the previous F117.

Under the control of the navigation system, the wings at the tail of the bomb began to move, trying to align the flight direction with the set target.

23点43分，空军第8航空队指挥官波恩·马洛特准将和第509轰炸机联队指挥官桑普尼·斯坦森上校共同按下投弹按钮，6枚GBU31航弹从弹仓中的挂架上呼啸而下，按照程序设定的目标飞去。

After dropping the bomb, Statham closed the magazine as quickly as possible, and then breathed a sigh of relief:

At least the psychological burden will be lighter...

"Let's have a nearby tactical aircraft with a pod confirm it later."

15 hours later.

After all, the B2 is not a tactical aircraft like the F117. If there is anything wrong with this precious little aircraft that has just been in service for two years and has only 21 aircraft in total, it will be a huge loss even for the wealthy US military.

"Echo 01, AV12 received, we are about to descend to 5000 altitude."

According to the requirements, they will fly for more than 30 hours and conduct two aerial refuelings over the North Atlantic. However, the ultimate goal is to drop six 6-pound guided bombs at a seemingly unremarkable coordinate...

As the command was given, Colonel Statham flipped the lever switch on the left-hand panel, and the four huge magazine doors on the belly of the aircraft opened.

As a professional soldier, Statham originally had no intention of pursuing the matter, but now his attention has been successfully diverted:

"If you let me say, it was not a wise decision for the Air Force to retire all EF111s the year before last. It is impossible to fully cope with the air defense pressure by relying on the F16CJ alone. As for asking the Navy or Marine Corps to provide us with electronic warfare cover, it is not a long-term solution... …”

Three of the bombs located slightly further away from the false target identified problems with their routes and turned off the fuzes before hitting the target.

Statham shook his head:

"Sit tight and prepare to turn."

Marlott's mind is a little confused now, and he is not interested in complaining about the Congressman with his subordinates:

"This flight will last 30 hours. You should take a rest first. We will take turns being responsible for the flight..."

On the Spirit of Kansas, after hearing the call from the electronic warfare aircraft, the two pilots finally relaxed after being somewhat nervous along the way.

Marlott stared outside the cockpit. Although the ground was relatively dark due to the blackout, he could still see a sparkling river with the help of the moonlight.

Fortunately, neither EA6B reported any other suspicious signals.

The six aerial bombs that were silently approaching their targets in the night sky suddenly began to receive new GPS coordinates and determined that they had deviated from the "correct" flight path.

"You can't see it, but since it has been successfully cast, there shouldn't be any problems."

From the cockpit, you can see a flash of fire about a few kilometers away. It should be Echo 01 launching an AGM88 anti-radiation missile towards the signal source.

Otherwise it is difficult to explain why they were rushed to send them on a second mission less than a month after the first operational test.

At 23:45, six bombs "accurately" hit the roof of the Falcons Hotel, the tallest building in the area.

Yes, even this mission briefing is still incomplete.

This is especially true in the strategic bomber force.

The 509th Wing is the only unit in human history that has used nuclear weapons in actual combat, and it has always been a source of pride for this unit.

An EA6B electronic warfare aircraft that had just taken off from the Roosevelt found the "mysterious target" that needed cover at an altitude of 8500 meters according to the scheduled flight plan.

Even if you are going to conduct a second test, you should start preparing at least a few days in advance.

"It's too late to say this now, and it's not something you and I can decide."