美国北达科他州迈诺特空军基地
Photo by U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Brittany Auld | 2013-11-03 14:49:31 |
2013年11月3日,美国空军举行最小间隔起飞(Minimum Interval Takeoff)战备训练,参加训练的 B-52H战略轰炸机机群拖着长长的黑烟飞离迈诺特空军基地。训练的目的是在基地面临核打击的情况下尽可能让更多轰炸机和空中加油机升空,以免遭受毁灭性后果丧失反击能力。(Aircrews from Minot Air Force Base, N.D. and Barksdale AFB, La. participate in a minimum-interval takeoff training exercise at Minot AFB, Nov. 3, 2013. In a conventional conflict, the B-52H can perform strategic attack, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air and maritime operations.)