Monday, June 9, 2014

US Deploys B-2 Bombers To Europe



US Deploys Stealth B-2 Bombers In Europe (VIDEO) -- RT

The US Air Force has sent more of its bombers to Europe, deploying two B-2 stealth aircraft as part of a military exercise. On Sunday they joined three B-52 StratoFortress bombers already deployed in Britain.

All the visiting American aircraft are stationed at RAF Fairford, a British air base west of London.

“This deployment of strategic bombers provides an invaluable opportunity to strengthen and improve interoperability with our allies and partners,” said Adm. Cecil Haney, commander, US Strategic Command in a USAF statement. “The training and integration of strategic forces demonstrates to our nation’s leaders and our allies that we have the right mix of aircraft and expertise to respond to a variety of potential threats and situations.”

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More News On The US Deploying B-2 Bombers To Europe

B-2s arrive at RAF Fairford to train, exercise capability -- Air Force Global Strike Command
U.S. sends stealth bombers to Europe -- Navy Times
Two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers have just arrived in UK for a quite unusual overseas deployment -- The Aviationist

My Comment: This is a very unusual deployment with everyone looking at Russia's involvement in Ukraine as the reason.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Putin has embarrassed Obama for months ......about 2 weeks ago , I have noticed a real change in the demeanor of the president. He is clearly pissed and finally ready to show some teeth.