Four United States Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, on February 11, 2025 marking the start of Bomber Task Force (BTF) Europe 25-2.
While transiting into Europe, the U.S. bombers conducted a routine mission with Finland, France and Sweden; and throughout the month long deployment, the bombers will participate in a series of exercises and training flights alongside Allied air forces, building cohesion and sharpening collective capabilities.
“Bomber Task Force missions reinforce our ability to rapidly project combat power, demonstrating U.S. lethality and readiness in a dynamic security environment,” said Major General Joseph Campo, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Director of Operations, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration. “Training alongside our Allies and partners ensures seamless integration, enhancing our collective deterrence and warfighting capability across Europe and Africa” he added. Läs artikel