Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit

During its design and development, the Northrop B-2 program was a "black" project requiring a secret clearance for all program personnel before its revelation to the public. They built this 44 years ago (1979), kept it classified until 1989. Between 1979 and 1989, many people would see the bomber flyover and immediately report it as a UFO because it looked too futuristic. Imagine what they built in the last five years. | Airline Secrets Exposed

The Northrop (later Northrop Grumman) B-2 Spirit is an American heavy strategic bomber, featuring low observable stealth technology designed for penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses; it is a flying wing design with a crew of two. | War History Online

Thirty years ago the B-2 Spirit took to the skies. Today, the legendary stealth aircraft is more advanced than ever and helps form the backbone of the Air Force’s strike and deterrent capabilities. Learn more: http://www.northropgrumman.com/B-2 #NorthropGrumman #B2FlyingSince89 | Northrop Grumman Corporation