B-1

American

[bee-wuhn] / ˈbiˈwʌn /

noun

plural

B-1's

a U.S. long-range bomber, having sweptback wings and a subsonic cruising speed.

Etymology

Origin of B-1

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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They join a fleet of US military planes now stationed at the base after a B-1 Lancer bomber arrived on Friday evening, followed by two more on Saturday.

From BBC

On Friday, a US B-1 bomber was seen landing at RAF Fairford, in Gloucestershire.

From BBC

The first B-1 arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening, followed by three more on Saturday.

From BBC

The B-1 Lancer, the fastest in the US Air Force and capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles, arrived into RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening.

From BBC

A US B-1 Lancer bomber capable of carrying 24 cruises missiles has landed in the UK on Friday.

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