Whats The Light On A B-2

Look at this any one know what it is ?



This Pic was taken at the royal international air tattoo in 1999 at RAF Fairford in uk

[edit on 22-7-2004 by jupiter1]

Just normal landing lights, there are also 2 on the nose wheel if you look

Originally posted by jupiter1
Look at this any one know what it is ?



This Pic was taken at the royal international air tattoo in 1999 at RAF Fairford in uk

[edit on 22-7-2004 by jupiter1]

It is a landing gear light. I helps the pilot land the aircraft with the aid of an on board camera.

oh ok thanks for telling me i just wernt to sure thats all

It's a light for the bay door....it illuminates the rear wheel area and gear door of the aircraft (that's where the name of the aircraft is painted). If it were a landing light, the nose wheel light would be on........I was stationed at Whiteman AFB for a few years........never recall seeing landing lights on the rear gear. I do remember them re-painting the names on the door to make it look like we accepted a new aircraft, when in reality it would be delivered late......I guess if you plan an arrival you have to go through with it even if it's not really there !!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by jupiter1
Look at this any one know what it is ?



This Pic was taken at the royal international air tattoo in 1999 at RAF Fairford in uk

[edit on 22-7-2004 by jupiter1]

If you look close, you can see that the nose wheel has a similar light. This means that it is a Landing light. It is used for landing and taxing at night.

Tim
ATS Director of Counter-Ignorance

Memory fading again.......ache.......you're completely correct......checkout www.af.mil and go to the photos section....lots of great pics on just about everything there.