India
oi-Vicky Nanjappa
Bengaluru, Feb 05: The American B-1B Lancer Heavy Bomber was flown for the first time in India during the Aero India 2021.
The long range multi role bomber had flown to India last week from the Air Force Base in USA’s South Dakota to perform a fly by at the defence exhibition and aero show.
The Bomber flew along with the Made in India Light Combat Aircraft Tejas during the flying display of various military aircraft at the inaugural event of the three day air show in Yelahanka.
Maj Gen Mark Weatherington, 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center Commander from Barksdale AFB, Louisiana said, the U.S. Air Force bomber demonstration during Aero India 2021 is a visual representation of the United States’ continued support and partnership with India. Our bomber force is truly honored to participate in this year’s exhibition and we look forward to furthering our…
