B-21 Raider In Flight Test But Was Today First Flight?

The US Air Force next generation stealth bomber known as the B-21 Raider was seen flying early this morning from the airport and factory complex known as Plant 42, in Palmdale, California. It is known to have landed at Edwards Air Force Base soon after.

While both the US Air Force and aerospace prime contractor Northrop Grumman have confirmed the B-21 is in flight test, both are so far unwilling or unable to confirm today’s flight was the bomber’s actual first flight.