The US Air Force's B-1 bomber just turned 30
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Getty ImagesThe Boeing B-1 bomber has been the workhorse of the United States Air Force since it was first delivered in June 1985.
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In honor of the elite bomber's birthday, Boeing has announced a number of sweeping upgrades to turn the B-1 into a fully "integrated battle station."
"We're connecting the bombers to a global communications network that increases the situational awareness of the crew and allows for greater agility, like re-targeting weapons while in flight" said Dan Ruder, Boeing's Advance Programs Lead, in a press release.
Take a look back at the history of the B-1.
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