Washington DC: The noise about the US attack on Iran, the more silence is now. On 21 June, the US had claimed that the mission was completely successful about Operation ‘Midnight Hammer’. But now big questions have arisen about this mission. It is reported that a B-2 stealth bomber involved in this operation has not yet returned to the base. That is, America’s most dangerous and expensive bomber is now considered missing.
Know what happened that day
Two groups were formed under the mission. Both of them flew away from Missouri’s Whiteman Air Force Base. A group went to the west, ie towards the Pacific Ocean. The motive was to mislead Iran. The second group, which had seven B-2 bompers, moved directly towards Iran.
His target was Iran’s nuclear facility – Ford and Natanj. There were also fuel tankers and fighter jets. These jets fired missiles from their respective places. According to reports, these B-2 bombers dropped a total of 14 GBU-57 bunker Buster bombs.
Maxar Technologies/Reuters of Iran’s Fordo Underground Complex
The seven bomber returned safely after 37 hours. But meanwhile, a B-2 bomber of the decoy group sent to the west has not returned yet.
What is known about the missing bomber?
It is reported that this bomber got stuck in emergency during flight. It was launched at Daniel K Inoey International Airport in Hawaii. This runway is shared with Hikam Air Force Base. The callsine of this bomber was – ‘MyTee’. It stands there since landing. No update has come yet to repair or return.
A video of this landing is also viral, which has been shared by former American Air Force Pilot David Martin. However, the US Air Force has kept silence on this entire incident so far. No statement, no explanation.
B-2 bomber has been in trouble earlier alsoB-2 is considered a miracle of bomber technology. But this is not the first time that they have to face a technical crisis. Even in April 2023, a B-2 had to make an emergency landing in Hawaii. In 2022, the entire B-2 fleet was ground, when a bomber crashed in Missouri. The most serious accident occurred in 2008. A B-2 named ‘Spirit of Kansas’ crashed into Guam as soon as he flew. However, the pilots survived.
What is the specialty of B-2 bomber?B-2 is the most expensive and high-tech bomber in America. The price of a unit is two billion dollars. Its main role is to ruin the enemy’s atom and underground facility. America has only 19 B-2 bomber. That is, the loss of every one is a big dent in the strength of America.
What was Iran’s response?Iran has claimed that their nuclear sites did not suffer any serious damage. At the same time, the US says that this attack was completely successful and Iran’s nuclear program went back. But the echo of the missing bomber is now heard from Washington to Tehran. Was this technical failure? Did Iran retaliate? Or is America hiding something?
