USAF B-2 Spirit at RAAF Base Amberley - raw footage

Visitors at RAAF Base Amberley.

A United States Air Force B-2 Spirit from 509th Bomb Wing dropped in this week, along with the Commander of US military forces in the Indo-Pacific, Admiral Chris Aquilino.

Admiral Aquilino's visit to Australia was an opportunity for him to view US Air Force capability as part of enhanced US force posture initiatives, and to see our forces working together.

He has also participated in a welcome ceremony for this year’s Marine Rotational Force – Darwin at Robertson Barracks, attended a wreath laying ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, and met with senior ADF personnel.

Admiral Aquilino's visit signifies the close defence relationship between the US and Australia, and our continued commitment to ensure a secure, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

#AusAirForce

[brin]

I grew up right next to RAAF Base Townsville. We had the Neptunes, Mirages, Caribou and Hercules. Then came the F111's . But the highlight I remember is when the RAF brought the Vulcan for a visit at one of the annual air shows. We'd sit on the roof of the house for a ringside seat. Loudest damn thing I've ever heard, and sheer overwhelming awesomeness. I guess this one is comparable in the modern era. Beautiful aircraft.

[andrewd]

One impressive beast! My dad was a WW2 AIF veteran, mostly based in New Guinea during the war. He always spoke highly of the US airmen he encountered during those terrible years. 🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸

[PaulP]

Wow, just Wow. USAF thank you for sending this beauty to Australia

[kymlouise]

I live in Walloon, near Amberley RAAF base & I was outside hosing the garden when it arrived & I honestly thought WTF. I was so impressed with the sheer design & engineering of that air craft & we were astonished at how quiet it is. I will never forget seeing that aircraft so closely 💜

[tonylarkin]

Thanks RAAF, Great to see this Aircraft in Australia..Well Done USAF... Keeping the World Safe

[TheChocDonk]

It was a weird experience seeing this plane fly over my house unexpectedly. I'd only ever seen one in movies/picture/videos. definitely adds an ominous vibe to the landscape.

[Matt-rebt]

What a stunning plane. The B2 is simply a marvel of modern engineering.

[tonyman]

Imagine being chosen to fly an aircraft that is worth over a billion dollars. What an honor!

[jessekaraitiana]

I was fortunate enough to see this beast of a plane.

[kerrycahill]

Great effort showing this. Close up and comparison shots are excellent. Thanks for posting.

[bet-onblack]

This is great to see, the Americans displaying their Air power, helps to keep our country secure and safe ..

[stevep]

Greased it in! Welcome to Australia and very glad to see
you here.

[manfredbauer]

Thank you very much for the great video 👍. what a great, beautiful and impressive plane 😳🤗. and the great shots of the landscape of this beautiful country. I was born in Sydney in 1965. my mom was from Sydney and my father was from Austria. I grew up in Sydney. And I've always been very proud of our RAAF, and also of the Army and Navy🤗. whenever I've been on the beach and the F-111s have flown overhead, I've waved with both hands, and more than once the pilots have wiggled their wings and waved at me from the cockpit. I was so proud of it and so happy about it. And even today I'm still very proud of you 👍👍👍. and in a few years I will come back to the country where I was born and had such a wonderful childhood. and then forever. I'm looking forward to that 🤗. I wish you all good luck and good health in the difficult times we are going through. keep it up and thank you for the great video 👍👍👍 that revived my memory of a wonderful time 🤗. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! GLG Manfred 🤗❤️.

[mogadeet]

Landing that thing must be a whole skill on it's own.

[PeterMoore]

Sweet as. I grew up in a few places as an “airforce kid” and fondly remember the F1-11s, Hercules and Caribous coming in to land at Richmond. We were in South Windsor underneath the flight path and loved it. Mum didn’t like the Caribou though as it shook all our cupboards 😎

[benlandry]

what a privilege to photograph and spot this beast

[michaelw]

What they didn't say in the description, it was a husband (Pilot) and wife (Mission Commander) flying the beast.

[Leefryyinc]

Imagine you being the signaller and seeing this roll up towards you! I'd be blown away!

[ericscottstevens]

Really need the US and Australia to strengthen more military ties from now on. The unfolding events in the Solomon Islands (by a country with expansionist intentions) and also possibly their incorporating Fiji into their scheme of influence should be a major concern. The Japanese had the same ambitions in 1941-1942 and it was a war of attrition culminating with Guadalcanal.
Now more then ever we must maintain relations going forward.
Here in the US we will always stand beside you.

[PaxSierra]

Good to see these visits still ongoing.