Release Details

What:

Members of the electronic and print media are invited to Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) facility in Palmdale, California, to cover a gathering of the extended B-2 "family" as they celebrate the 25^th anniversary of first flight of the U.S. Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.  First flight occurred on July 17, 1989.

When:

Thursday, July 17

Arrival:   7:30 – 8:15 a.m. (for sign-in, security screening)

Transportation, Viewing of B-2 bomber landing:  8:20 – 9:20 a.m.

Ceremony:  10 to 10:40 a.m.

Re-Enactment of First Flight: 11 a.m.

Speaker Media Availability: 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Where:

Northrop Grumman Corporation

3520 E. Ave M (at Northrop Grumman Way)

Palmdale, Calif.

Visuals:

Ceremony will be set against a backdrop of an operational B-2 bomber, and will feature inspirational B-2 activities, including a special appearance by the B-2 Stealth Bike designed and produced by Orange County Choppers, and a static display of the N-9MB aircraft, one of the predecessor aircraft for the B-2. B-roll will also be provided.

Speakers at the event will include Bruce Hinds, who co-piloted the first B-2 flight, and Brig. Gen. Steven Basham, the co-pilot for the first B-2 combat mission.

RSVP: 

July 3

Brooks McKinney, APR

Northrop Grumman

310-812-4964 office

310-864-3785 mobile

brooks.mckinney@ngc.com

IMPORTANT

B-2 SECURITY INFORMATION

All potential media attendees to this event must RSVP no later than Thurs., July 3 for security screening.  We will not be able to admit anyone who is not on our pre-approved media list.  Please RSVP for anyone who MIGHT be asked to cover this event.   

Please RSVP with the following information:

(1)  Name

(2)  Date of Birth

(3)  Media Organization Name

(4)  (If carrying photo/sound recording equipment, please provide a brief description of that equipment)

Upon sign-in, you will be asked to show a state-issued ID and an ID from your media organization.

Also please note that cell phones, pagers, etc. are not permitted at the B-2 event site. Please leave such personal communication devices in your vehicle.

Directions:

From Los Angeles:

•I-405/I-5 North to CA Hwy 14

•Follow Hwy 14 to Palmdale/Lancaster, approx 36 miles

•Exit Hwy 14 at Ave M (Exit #40)

•Turn right and proceed east on Ave M, approx 5 miles

•Turn right at Northrop Grumman Way (Stoplight)

•Proceed to Building 405 by flagpole for check in