Visit RAF Fairford In The B-1 Lancer

Visit RAF Fairford In The B-1 Lancer vintage style military aviation travel poster art by Squadron Posters!

RAF Fairford was the only TransOceanic Abort Landing site for NASA’s Space Shuttle in the UK. Its runway is sufficiently long for a shuttle landing (3,045 m (9,990 ft)), and it also had NASA-trained fire and medical crews stationed on the airfield. The runway is rated with an unrestricted load-bearing capacity, meaning that it can support any aircraft with any type of load. RAF Fairford is also the home of the Royal International Air Tattoo, an annual air display, which is one of the largest air shows in the world, with the 2003 show recognised by Guinness World Records as the largest military airshow ever, with an attendance of 535 aircraft.

The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. It has been nicknamed the “Bone” (from “B-One”). As of 2026, it is one of the U.S. Air Force’s three strategic bomber types, along with the B-2 Spirit and the B-52 Stratofortress. It carries up to a 75,000-pound (34,000 kg) payload. The B-1 was first envisioned in the 1960s as a bomber that would combine the Mach 2 speed of the B-58 Hustler with the range and payload of the B-52, ultimately replacing both. After a long series of studies, North American Rockwell (subsequently renamed Rockwell International, B-1 division, later acquired by Boeing) won the design contest for what emerged as the B-1A. Prototypes of this version could fly Mach 2.2 at high altitude and long distances and at Mach 0.85 at very low altitudes. The program was canceled in 1977 due to its high cost, the introduction of the AGM-86 cruise missile that flew the same basic speed and distance, and early work on the B-2 stealth bomber. Check out this stunning Visit RAF Fairford In The B-1 Lancer art by Squadron Posters!

Squadron Posters offers the world’s largest collection of squadron-specific artwork! Explore our stunning vintage-style military aviation travel posters honoring all branches of service. Our artwork doesn’t just represent aircraft, armored cavalry, or ships – it celebrates the adventures, assignments, and places that become part of your story. From the Space Needle and New Orleans to the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt. Rushmore, and the National Mall, our posters capture the destinations connected to military life. McChord AFB may not be in Seattle, but if you were stationed there, chances are your memories include the Space Needle! (Visit our Facebook page HERE.)

That’s what makes Squadron Posters different – our artwork is about remembering where you’ve lived, where you’ve served, and the adventures you’ve experienced along the way. Collect your travels and tell your story!