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B-52s integrate with NATO Allies over Europe

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Loucks, left, and Capt. Corbin Boodee, assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at RAF Fairford, England, return to base after an integration mission with NATO Allies and Partners in a B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe on March 4, 2022. The U.S. is the only Allied nation that maintains strategic bomber capabilities and exercises their global reach on behalf of Allies and Partners around the globe anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Corban Lundborg 

B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota conducted a series of integration flights connecting with Romania, Greece, and Italy, March 7, 2022.

The B-52 aircraft took off from RAF Fairford and flew over central Europe to meet up with Romanian Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, this integration provided crucial Close Air Support training.

Before returning to base the B-52 aircraft integrated with Italian and Greek aircrafts. The purpose of these integrations was to practice bilateral operations and bomber aircraft intercept procedures.

Given the inherent speed, flexibility, and range of strategic bombers, Bomber Task Force missions highlight U.S. capabilities and commitment to work closely with our Allies and partners.

Coverage of BTF deployments will be continuously available on the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service at: www.dvidshub.net/feature/bombertaskforceeurope.

For any questions related to BTF missions please contact USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs at +49 06371-47-6558 or email usafepao.pao@us.af.mil or usafepa.pastaffdutyofficer@us.af.mil.