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The B-1B bomber Spectre retired to become an advanced maintenance trainer at Tinker Air Force Base.
The bomber was involved in a May 2018 incident in which a fire led to an ejection seat misfire, after which the crew had to make an emergency landing.
The US Air Force disclosed a few days ago that, in early April, the B-1B Lancer 86-109/DY, nicknamed Spectre, has been retired at Tinker Air Force Base to become an advanced maintenance trainer.
The aircraft was towed to an Aircraft Battle Damage Repair training pad at the 76th Maintenance Group s Expeditionary Depot Maintenance Flight on the south side of the base, where it joined a B-52 Stratofortress and a C-135 Stratolifter.
U.S. strategic bombers to integrate with NATO allies in Baltic region 2021-03-03 LETA/TBT Staff
RIGA - U.S. B-1B Lancers from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base (Texas), will fly a Bomber Task Force mission in areas including international airspace of the North and Baltic Seas today, LETA was informed by the U.S. Embassy in Riga.
The flight will include integration with fighter aircraft from a number of NATO allies. Our continued presence is our most visible symbol of assurance and commitment to our allies and provides deterrence against potential adversaries, the embassy said in a statement.