The U.S. Air Force Will Deploy It's B-21 Bombers To Three Existing Bomber Bases In The Mid-2020s


U.S. Air Force Link: Air Force selects locations for B-21 aircraft

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider will replace B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit aircraft at three existing bomber bases beginning in the mid-2020s.

The Air Force selected Dyess Air Force Base, Texas; Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota; and Whiteman AFB, Missouri, as reasonable alternatives to host the new B-21 aircraft. Using the current bomber bases will minimize operational impact, reduce overhead, maximize re-use of facilities, and minimize cost, Air Force officials said.

"Our current bomber bases are best suited for the B-21," said Secretary of the Air Force Heather A. Wilson. "We expect the first B-21 Raider aircraft to be delivered in the mid-2020s."

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Update: Air Force: Next-generation B-21 bomber headed to 3 bases (Air Force Times)

WNU Editor: These bases are already taking care of the B-1 and B-2 fleets .... it is only natural that the B-21 fleet will be deployed there.

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