Capt. Curtis Michael, 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, inspects underneath the B-1B Lancer during preflight checks Feb. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 53rd Wing bomber from Dyess AFB, Texas was here for a few missions and to allow wing personnel an opportunity to see one of their geographically separated aircraft up close. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Maintainers and aircrew load up luggage onto a B-1B Lancer prior to the aircraft leaving Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. and returning to its home station Feb. 20. The 53rd Wing bomber from Dyess AFB, Texas was here for a few missions and to allow wing personnel an opportunity to see one of their geographically separated aircraft up close. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Maj. Dominic Ross, 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, plots out the course for the B-1B Lancer flight prior to take off Feb. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 53rd Wing bomber from Dyess AFB, Texas was here for a few missions and to allow wing personnel an opportunity to see one of their geographically separated aircraft up close. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
The sun rises over B-1B Lancer maintainers and aircrew Feb. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 53rd Wing bomber from Dyess AFB, Texas was here for a few missions and to allow wing personnel an opportunity to see one of their geographically separated aircraft up close. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Senior Airman Sam Gearhart, 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, pulls the chock prior to marshalling out the B-1B Lancer Feb. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 53rd Wing bomber from Dyess AFB, Texas was here for a few missions and to allow wing personnel an opportunity to see one of their geographically separated aircraft up close. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Capt. Curtis Michael, 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, inspects one of the B-1B Lancer’s four engines during preflight checks Feb. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 53rd Wing bomber from Dyess AFB, Texas was here for a few missions and to allow wing personnel an opportunity to see one of their geographically separated aircraft up close. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Senior Airman Sam Gearhart, 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, communicates with the B-1B Lancer aircrew during preflight checks Feb. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 53rd Wing bomber from Dyess AFB, Texas was here for a few missions and to allow wing personnel an opportunity to see one of their geographically separated aircraft up close. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Capt. Curtis Michael, 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, looks over maps and aircraft checklists prior to departure Feb. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 53rd Wing bomber from Dyess AFB, Texas was here for a few missions and to allow wing personnel an opportunity to see one of their geographically separated aircraft up close. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Senior Airman Sam Gearhart, 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, waves goodbye after saluting the B-1B Lancer pilot as the aircraft begins taxiing Feb. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 53rd Wing bomber from Dyess AFB, Texas was here for a few missions and to allow wing personnel an opportunity to see one of their geographically separated aircraft up close. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
A B-1B Lancer lifts off from the Eglin Air Force Base runway Feb. 20 to return home. The 53rd Wing bomber from Dyess AFB, Texas was here for a few missions and to allow wing personnel an opportunity to see one of their geographically separated aircraft up close. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)