During a 44-hour mission in Afghanistan, retired US Air Force colonel Melvin Deaile revealed unusual details about what it’s like to pilot a stealth B-2 bomber for long periods.
According to him, due to the high altitude and pressurized cabin, pilots need to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated, which forces them to urinate about once every hour.
To handle this, pilots use so-called “piddle packs,” plastic bags containing cat litter that can turn urine into gel and prevent leaks. Deaile said he and his co-pilot used approximately 80 of these packs throughout the mission, reserving the aircraft’s restroom only for more serious needs.
Another former serviceman, Lieutenant General Steven Basham, shared his experience on a 30-hour flight, highlighting his nervousness before takeoff and the difficulty of eating during the journey, even though he brought a large amount of food. According to him, the anxious stomach left little room for any real appetite.
Source: Unilad | Photo: X @usairforce | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
