Not only is this spine-tingling, it’s very, very rare. In the United States, noise abatement and safety protocol usually deny such a front-row seat.

It’s a B-1 bomber taking off at Al-Udeid, in Qatar. It’s where the U.S. Air Force has based its aircraft to fight ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

This aircraft is flying off to extinguish evil.

For more on the Rockwell B-1 Lancer, click here.