Rare Overhead Look at B-21 Raider Emerges During Mid-Air Refueling

For the first time, America’s next-generation stealth bomber has been captured in a full overhead view while in flight.

During an aerial refueling demonstration with a KC-135 Stratotanker, the US Air Force photographed a B-21 Raider with its entire upper structure exposed, offering one of the clearest looks yet at the aircraft from above.

The images show key surface details, including an open refueling port near the center of the fuselage, an emergency escape panel, data sensors, and forward air intakes.

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