Two thunderous B-1 Lancer night launches - RAF Fairford - 23rd October 2021

It was tricky filming these B-1B Lancers in the dark, but these jets were absolutely stunning to see after sunset on the 23rd October. Under the call signs of DARK 61 (86-0140) and DARK 62 (86-0136) these jets departed just after 6:30pm, and their callsign was very fitting, until the burners came in of course. These jets are on deployment with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron EBS executing Agile Combat Employment during a Bomber Task Force Europe mission. These jets have been conducting hot pit refuelling at RAF Fairford and Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany as well as flying missions over the Baltic region and the Black Sea. The B-1 has to be the current highlight of military aviation for me. What a treat to be rattled by these jets 😎😎😎 If you’re wondering what they look like in the daytime, you can see that here - #B1 #Fairford