B-2A Spirit, Aircraft, Photo by: MSgt. Rose Reynolds.
Primary Function: Multirole strategic bomber. Contractors: Northrop B-2 Division (prime contractor), Boeing Military Airplane Co., LTV Aircraft Products Group and General Electric Aircraft Engine Group. Speed: High subsonic. Dimensions: Wingspan 172 ft. length 69 ft., height 17 ft. Range: Intercontinental, unrefueled. Armament: Nuclear (short-range attack missiles, gravity weapons) and conventional. Crew: two, with space for a third.
The Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing will conduct B-2 flyovers throughout Missouri, to honor health care professionals and essential workers this afternoon. A B-2 Stealth Bomber will leave out of Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster.
Camdenton @ 4:14 pm
Cape Girardeau @ 4:50 pm
St. Louis @ 5:12 pm
Columbia @ 5:43 pm
Jefferson City @ 6:00 pm
Springfield @ 6:22 pm
The times are subject to change.
All residents are encouraged to follow strict social distancing guidelines and refrain from gathering in large viewing groups.
