A B-1B lands after first supersonic flight using synthetic fuel

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A B-1B Lancer lands after becoming the Air Force's first aircraft to fly at the supersonic speed using a 50/50 blend of synthetic and petroleum fuel March 19 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The supersonic flight occured over the White Sands Missile Range airspace in south-central New Mexico, but took off from Dyess AFB.
U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jennifer Romig
Source: US Air Force
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