B-1 bombers feature in Trump’s welcome for Xi
Two B-1 bombers flew overhead during the welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping by US President Donald Trump, according to BBC News. The aircraft are part of the US combat arsenal and are known for the loud noise produced during low passes.
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping with a ceremony that included a military flyover, BBC News reported. Two B-1 bombers flew overhead during the event. The aircraft are a significant part of the US combat arsenal, according to the supplied material.
The report also noted that the bombers produce a notably loud roar when they pass overhead. It does not provide the location of the ceremony, the date of the meeting or details of the leaders’ discussions. The flyover formed part of the public presentation of Xi’s welcome.
The available material does not say why the B-1s were selected, whether other aircraft took part or how either government described the display.
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