The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. It has been nicknamed the "Bone". As of 2024, it is one of the U.S. Air Force's three strategic bomber types, along with the B-2 Spirit and the B-52 Stratofortress. It carries up to a 75,000-pound (34,000 kg) payload.
A U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer flies over an undisclosed location.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Nichols, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, prepares a panel on a B-1B Lancer for flight during Red Flag 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 13, 2023.
2 U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron fly over RAF Fairford, England, October 14, 2023
U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick Korfhage, left, 37th Bomb Squadron weapon systems officer, and Capt. Conner Tillo, 37th BS pilot, await boarding a B-1B Lancer during Red Flag 23-2, a large force exercise, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 20, 2023.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nevin Konopka, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals clear to proceed during Red Flag 23-2, a large force exercise, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 22, 2023.
A U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer flies over an undisclosed location.
B-1B bomber landing at Ørland Air Station Norway
230315-F-HK266-1008 - Raiders at Red Flag 23-2 Day 3
Global Power Bomber CTF conducts B-1B external captive carry demonstration (201120-F-JG201-9095)
A B-1B Lancer at the Dyess AFB Air Show in May 2018.