B2: Stealth at War

SINOPSIS

The story of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, the most expensive aircraft in the world and America's secret weapon for 20 years. Dr Rebecca Grant explains how the aircraft was designed to avoid infrared detection using ingenuity, innovation and unexpected help from Cold War adversaries. Retired Colonel Tony Imondi also outlines how it eludes detection and what is involved in a successful mission. Finally, the programme examines the future for the B-2 in the face of technological advances.