bomber
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U.S. officials were aware of an Iran-linked plot to attack the bomber aircraft and kill personnel at the base, The Wall Street Journal has reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Xi received the full pageantry of a state visit: a 21-gun salute, a flyover of U.S. jet fighters and a stealth bomber and a gift in the form of a large bald eagle statue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
"But actually using it as a bomber base is a bit worrying."
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
He volunteered for military service during World War II and, with an affinity for math, served as a navigator on a B-17 bomber that saw heavy action.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
"You know, Crow old pal, I think I figured out who the bomber is."
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
It is also a blow for the U.K.’s reputation: The U.S. has been launching heavy bombers from Fairford since World War II.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
In March, small drones flew over Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, home to many B-52 bombers as well as the Global Strike Command, which oversees America’s bomber fleet and its intercontinental-ballistic missiles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Amid ongoing U.S. concerns about security, all the bombers were abruptly flown out of the base last weekend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Rubio, often mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in 2028, touched on what he considered dangers in the world, such as "radical mullahs" in Iran and suicide bombers.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
I didn’t envy people who stayed up in bombers or transports nearly a whole day.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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