No, this isn’t the sixth planet of the Hoth system.

It’s a B-1B at the McKinley Climatic Laboratory

An ice and snow-covered B-1B bomber undergoes simulated arctic weather conditions during environmental testing in the main chamber of the McKinley Climatic Laboratory.

Each of the aircraft’s 15 major systems was treated by extremely hot and cold temperatures while in the chamber.

The chamber was cooled to -65 degrees Fahrenheit for the test

The laboratory is part of the 3246th Test Wing and the Air Force Armament Division.

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William Ulmer
William Ulmer
10 months ago

What was the Tail number of this Aircraft?

Did this Aircraft go back into Service?