B-2 Spirit conducts historic hot pit refueling in Norway

A B-2 Spirit assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., taxis into place for a hot pit refuel at Ørland flystasjon, Brekstad, Norway, Aug. 29, 2023. Bomber Task Force missions provide aircrews the ability to forward posture strategic bombers within the European theater, enabling integration with NATO Allies and partners to advance the ability for Allies to operate as a single, cohesive force.

By Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar , U.S. Air Forces Europea and Air Forces Africa Ørland flystasjon, Brekstad, Norway Aug 29, 2023

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The mission also included a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sweden’s accession to NATO.

‘FORTRESS HAIL’ mission bolsters U.S. lethality alongside NATO Allies

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B-2 Spirit conducts historic hot pit refueling in Norway