US Air Force B-2 stealth bombers completed a 37-hour bombing mission over the weekend, targeting Iranian nuclear sites. This operation, dubbed 'Operation Midnight Hammer', is one of the longest B-2 flights in decades. The record for the longest B-2 flight, a 44-hour mission in 2001 to Afghanistan, involved retired pilots Melvin Deaile and Brian Neal. They detailed the challenges of the mission, including aerial refueling, limited sleep, and the unique demands of flying the B-2 bomber. The recent mission to Iran showcased the impressive maintenance and operational capabilities of the limited B-2 fleet.

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