U.S. Air Force Keeps Pulling Old B-1B Bombers from 'Boneyard'

Source: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/us-air-force-keeps-pulling-old-b-1b-bombers-boneyard-212001

The U.S. Air Force has reactivated another B-1B Lancer, nicknamed "Rage," from the "Boneyard" at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. This aircraft, initially retired and preserved in Type 2000 storage, was brought back to replace a damaged B-1B.

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Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: The U.S. Air Force's fleet of B-1 Lancer bombers has been steadily reduced, with fewer than 50 remaining in service. Despite the ongoing retirement process, some B-1s have been pulled from the "Boneyard" at Davis-Monthan AFB for restoration due to other aircraft being damaged beyond repair.

-Recently, the B-1B "Rage" was regenerated after being stored in a reclaimable condition.