Check Out These Photos of a “Naked” B-1 Bomber Venting Fuel During a Functional Check Flight

The B-1B is the Lancer 86-0115 “Rage” regenerated from the Boneyard to be returned to active service, during a post-depot functional check flight. On Feb. 26, 2026, aviation photographer Ryan Rodriguez (@ryan_big_country_aviation) shot some really unique images: a “naked” B-1B Lancer, venting fuel at high altitude over Abilene, Texas.  Here’s how he recalled the sighting […]