Aircraft over Kobane

[marksx]

What is the aircraft in this footage from Kobane, at 40s

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-297516...

Is it a B1?

Thanks

[Simpo Two]

Looks like it.

[Eric Mc]

Rockwell B-1B Lancer.

[MarkwG]

I reckon so.

[Z06George]

Yep B1b Lancer. My favourite bomber ever, I miss sitting at the end of the runway at Nellis AFB watching them take off directly over me with full afterburner going.

[marksx]

Thanks.

I have only ever seen one once, at Waddington air show. I'll never forget the low level pass, screaming over the runway with the engines glowing.

A fabulous looking machine.

[Doshy]

Fabulous looking machine, I had assumed they didn't fly anymore. It would seem I'm wrong.

[Eric Mc]

The USAF doesn't have that many bombers in their inventory anymore. They only ever had about 100 B1s but that number is down to around 60 now.

[Simpo Two]

I guess bombers are going out of fashion, being replaced by cruise missiles and other smart weaponry.

[Eric Mc]

I reckon there will be a need for such aircraft for a while yet. The USAF have just started an updgrade programme to see these aircraft through to 2030.