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RF2H20BD5–B1 Lancer Aircraft deployed from Dyess, AFB, to RAF Fairford as part of Bomber Task Force Europe. The aircraft are from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squ
RF2BAFPNN–A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, during aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 March 17, 2020 over Keflavik, Iceland.
RF2HXPRPF–A B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe over England, May 11, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions are intended to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the collective defense of the NATO alliance and are a visible demonstration of the U.S. capability of extended deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelly O’Connor)
RM2GYNKKD–A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief catches a B-1B Lancer after its arrival at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Oct. 6, 2021. Two B-1’s and aircraft operators arrived at RAF Fairford to support a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. (U.S. Senior Airman Colin Hollowell)
RF2F1H6XC–F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron conduct aerial operations with a B-2A Spirit in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the Keflavik, Iceland March 16, 2020. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with NATO allies and theater partners in combined and joint operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Matthew Plew)
RM2GKMC42–An inert munition is deconstructed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe out of Morón Air Base, Spain, May 25, 2021. The Department of Defense maintains command and control of its bomber force for any mission, anywhere in the world at any time.
RF2F1HPN7–F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron conduct aerial operations with a B-2A Spirit in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the
RF2AA0PR0–A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress flies over Norway during training and integration with the Royal Norwegian Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 Nov. 6, 2019. The deployment allows aircrews and support personnel to conduct theater integration and to improve bomber interoperability with joint partners and allied nations.
RMWE6K5D–A United States Air Force B2 Spirit, currently deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, flies above the English countryside near Dover with two RAF F-35 jets. For the first time, Royal Air Force F-35 Lightning jets have been conducting integration flying training with the B-2 Spirit stealth bombers of the United States Air Force as part of their deployment to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK. The USAF deployment of the B-2Õs from the Bomber Task Force Europe is long-planned. Whilst deployed to the UK the aircraft will conduct a series of training activities in Europe. During this deploy
RMT0F9KF–RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, UK. 19th March 2019. RAF Fairford welcomes a Bomber Task Force deployment of six Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft to RAF Fairford from the 2nd Bomb Wing in Louisiana, USA - the largest deployment of B-52s to the UK since Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The aircraft will perform training sorties over The Baltic, Central Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and Morocco. Credit: Steven May/Alamy Live News
RM2J30T17–February 24, 2022 - United Kingdom - U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Howze (left) and Capt. Alexander Harvey (right), pilots, 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, RAF Fairford, England, approach the RAF Fairford runway in a B-52H Stratofortress after a mission with the Swedish Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Europe, Feb. 24, 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. (Credit Image: © U.S. Air Force/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com)
RM2J05801–United Kingdom. 4th Mar, 2022. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Loucks (left), and Capt. Corbin Boodee (right), 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, RAF Fairford, England, land a B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford after an integration mission with NATO Allies and partners, during Bomber Task Force Europe March 04, 2022. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. Credit: U.S. Air Force/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
RM2H6DG7M–Fairford, UK. 15th Nov, 2021. The last two of a contingent of US Air force B-1 strategic bombers leave RAF Fairford to return to the USA after completing their bomber task force mission in Europe. Credit: Uwe Deffner/Alamy Live News
RM2EACKYJ–Handout file photo dated September 14, 2020 of aB-1 Lancer departs Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, , on its way to Europe in support of a Bomber Task Force mission. The US Air Force is deploying B-1 bombers to Norway for the first time in a move that sends a clear message to Moscow that the US military will operate in the strategically important Arctic region and demonstrate that it will defend allies in the area against any Russian aggression close to the country's border. Four US Air Force B-1 bombers are being deployed to Orland Air Base in Norway, and within the next three weeks, missions
RM2B14T8P–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Tumbleson, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., inspects the wings of a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, March 28, 2019. There are more than 400 Airmen and six aircraft deployed to RAF Fairford in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force in Europe and the base acts as the United States Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Philip Bryant)
RM2EWKJ7R–A U. S. Air Force B-2A Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. , and a Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning II
RMT4E0FX–Media and guests capture footage during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019, regarding a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 aircraft, Airmen and support equipment are currently deployed from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to support the BTF. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa’s forward-operating location for bombers. The deployment includes joint and allied training to enhance interoperability and readiness.
RMA9282R–A scaled model of the EC145 Eurocopter the civilian verson of the UH 145 at the Farnborough Airshow Hampshire U K
RF2H20DK0–B1 Lancer Aircraft deployed from Dyess, AFB, to RAF Fairford as part of Bomber Task Force Europe. The aircraft are from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squ
RF2BAFPRH–U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, launch anti-missile flares during aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 March 16, 2020 over the North Sea.
RF2D4RDK1–A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron pilot positions a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress behind a U.S. Air Force 60th Air Mobility Wing KC-10 Extender over Saudi Arabia in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 1, 2019. The Stratofortress conducted a sortie to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in order to conduct interoperability training with Saudi partners in support of shared regional security interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
RM2GYNKK8–A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepares to land at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Oct. 7, 2021. The 9th EBS, conducting a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment, will operate out of RAF Fairford to support strategic bomber missions throughout U.S. European Command’s theater. “Deploying to places like RAF Fairford provides us the opportunity to gain proficiency at operating at a forward location and put Dynamic Force Employment into action while projecting long-range airpower within the European theater,” said Lt. Col. Nathan Jenkins, 9th EBS commander. “We are excite
RM2GKPJBD–A Hellenic F-16 Fighting Falcon escorts a B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe, June 14, 2021. Forward locations in U.S. European Command enable Airmen to live, train, and fight with the allies and partners from across Europe.
RF2GH1TDY–F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron conduct aerial operations with a B-2A Spirit in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the
RMT0F9NC–RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, UK. 19th March 2019. Flight crew from the USAF 2nd Bomb Wing stand in front of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber as RAF Fairford welcomes a Bomber Task Force deployment of six Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft to RAF Fairford from the 2nd Bomb Wing in Louisiana, USA - the largest deployment of B-52s to the UK since Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The aircraft will perform training sorties over The Baltic, Central Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. Credit: Steven May/Alamy Live News
RM2H6DG7H–Fairford, UK. 15th Nov, 2021. The last two of a contingent of US Air force B-1 strategic bombers leave RAF Fairford to return to the USA after completing their bomber task force mission in Europe. Credit: Uwe Deffner/Alamy Live News
RM2EWKJP9–Two B-52 Stratofortresses fly over RAF Station Fairford, United Kingdom, Aug. 22, 2020. Strategic bombers contribute to European theater stability as
RMT4E0FY–Media and guests capture footage during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019, regarding a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 aircraft, Airmen and support equipment are currently deployed from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to support the BTF. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa’s forward-operating location for bombers. The deployment includes joint and allied training to enhance interoperability and readiness.
RM2H20BNA–B1 Lancer Aircraft deployed from Dyess, AFB, to RAF Fairford as part of Bomber Task Force Europe. The aircraft are from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squ
RF2BAFPPF–U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, launch anti-missile flares during aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 March 16, 2020 over the North Sea.
RF2ARKYXR–A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron pilot positions a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress behind a U.S. Air Force 60th Air Mobility Wing KC-10 Extender over Saudi Arabia in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 1, 2019. The Stratofortress conducted a sortie to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in order to conduct interoperability training with Saudi partners in support of shared regional security interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
RM2H2FCW6–A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes off at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, to conduct a Bomber Task Force Europe mission set, Oct. 19, 2021. Two B-1’s departed RAF Fairford to conduct a Bomber Task Force Europe throughout the Black Sea region while integrating with Eastern European allies and partners during a counter maritime training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colin Hollowell)
RM2GKP053–Four Swedish Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets escort a B-52H Stratofortress over Europe during a Bomber Task Force Europe 21-3 flight en route to a maritime training scenario, June 09, 2021. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe.
RF2GH1XXA–A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron sits on the flightline at Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, March 14, 2021. Conducting B
RMT0F9MB–RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, UK. 19th March 2019. Flight crew from the USAF 2nd Bomb Wing stand in front of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber as RAF Fairford welcomes a Bomber Task Force deployment of six Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft to RAF Fairford from the 2nd Bomb Wing in Louisiana, USA - the largest deployment of B-52s to the UK since Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The aircraft will perform training sorties over The Baltic, Central Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. Credit: Steven May/Alamy Live News
RM2H6DG81–Fairford, UK. 15th Nov, 2021. The last two of a contingent of US Air force B-1 strategic bombers leave RAF Fairford to return to the USA after completing their bomber task force mission in Europe. Credit: Uwe Deffner/Alamy Live News
RMT4CKXY–Col. Ron Cheatham, 501st Combat Support Wing vice commander, speaks during a press conference at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019, regarding the Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, Airmen and support equipment is currently deployed from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to support the BTF. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa’s forward-operating location for bombers. The deployment includes joint and allied training to enhance interoperab
RF2H20DBK–B1 Lancer Aircraft deployed from Dyess, AFB, to RAF Fairford as part of Bomber Task Force Europe. The aircraft are from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squ
RF2B89CJ7–A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth strategic bomber flies in formation with a F-15C Eagle fighter jets during operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 March 16, 2020 over Keflavik, Iceland.
RF2GDCMXN–A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron sits on the flightline at Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, March 14, 2021. Conducting Bomber Task Force Europe deployments and operations provides aircrew with enhanced readiness and training necessary to respond to any contingency or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
RM2H4G96A–A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes off at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, to participate in a Bomber Task Force Europe mission, Oct. 27, 2021. “Bombers enhance our ability to address dynamic threats and counter adversary actions in the region as an effective joint force,” said Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander. Operations and engagements with NATO allies and global partners demonstrate the shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colin Hollowell)
RM2GKP030–A Swedish Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter pilot gives a thumbs up to the crew of a B-52H Stratofortress during a Bomber Task Force Europe 21-3 flight en route to a maritime training scenario, June 09, 2021. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe.
RF2GH1W3F–A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes off from Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, March 14, 2021. The 9th EBS operated ou
RMT0F9NW–RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, UK. 19th March 2019. Flight crew and ground crew from the USAF 2nd Bomb Wing stand in front of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber as RAF Fairford welcomes a Bomber Task Force deployment of six Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft to RAF Fairford from the 2nd Bomb Wing in Louisiana, USA - the largest deployment of B-52s to the UK since Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The aircraft will perform training sorties over The Baltic, Central Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. Credit: Steven May/Alamy Live News
RM2H6DG7Y–Fairford, UK. 15th Nov, 2021. The last two of a contingent of US Air force B-1 strategic bombers leave RAF Fairford to return to the USA after completing their bomber task force mission in Europe. Credit: Uwe Deffner/Alamy Live News
RMT4E0G0–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Esposito, Bomber Task Force in Europe commander, speaks with reporter during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019, regarding a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 aircraft, Airmen and support equipment are currently deployed from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to support the BTF. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa’s forward-operating location for bombers. The deployment includes joint and allied training to enhance inter
RM2H20D22–B1 Lancer Aircraft deployed from Dyess, AFB, to RAF Fairford as part of Bomber Task Force Europe. The aircraft are from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squ
RF2B89CHC–A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth strategic bomber flies in formation with a F-15C Eagle fighter jets during operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 March 17, 2020 over Keflavik, Iceland.
RM2BM9J4D–A B-1B Lancer flies during a training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe, May 5, 2020. Aircrews from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, took off on their long-range, long-duration Bomber Task Force mission to conduct interoperability training with Danish fighter aircraft and Estonian joint terminal attack controllers ground teams. Training with our NATO allies and theater partner nations contribute to enhanced resiliency and interoperability and enables us to build enduring relationships necessary to confront the broad range of global challenges. (Courtesy photo by
RM2GKP024–Two Swedish Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets escort a B-52H Stratofortress over Europe during a Bomber Task Force Europe 21-3 flight en route to a maritime training scenario, June 09, 2021. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in our history.
RF2GH1Y56–A B-1B Lancer pilot prepares to take off from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 21, 2021. The B-1 is capable of providing vast numbers of precision an
RMT0F9KB–RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, UK. 19th March 2019. Lieutenant General Jeffrey Harrigian, Deputy Commander of US Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa welcomes a Bomber Task Force deployment of six Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft to RAF Fairford from the 2nd Bomb Wing in Louisiana, USA - the largest deployment of B-52s to the UK since Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The aircraft will perform training sorties over The Baltic, Central Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and Morocco. Credit: Steven May/Alamy Live News
RM2H6DGC2–Fairford, UK. 15th Nov, 2021. The last two of a contingent of US Air force B-1 strategic bombers leave RAF Fairford to return to the USA after completing their bomber task force mission in Europe. Credit: Uwe Deffner/Alamy Live News
RMT4E0FW–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Esposito, Bomber Task Force in Europe commander, speaks during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019, regarding a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 aircraft, Airmen and support equipment are currently deployed from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to support the BTF. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa’s forward-operating location for bombers. The deployment includes joint and allied training to enhance interoperability an
RF2H20D88–B1 Lancer Aircraft deployed from Dyess, AFB, to RAF Fairford as part of Bomber Task Force Europe. The aircraft are from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squ
RF2B89CJ2–A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth strategic bomber flies in formation with a F-15C Eagle fighter jets during operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 March 16, 2020 over Keflavik, Iceland.
RM2BM6R01–A B-1B Lancer flies with a Danish F-16 during a training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe, May 5, 2020. Aircrews from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, took off on their long-range, long-duration Bomber Task Force mission to conduct interoperability training with Danish fighter aircraft and Estonian joint terminal attack controllers ground teams. Training with our NATO allies and theater partner nations contribute to enhanced resiliency and interoperability and enables us to build enduring relationships necessary to confront the broad range of global challenges.
RM2GKP04Y–Two Swedish Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets escort a B-52H Stratofortress over Europe during a Bomber Task Force Europe 21-3 flight en route to a maritime training scenario, June 09, 2021. U.S. European Command lives, trains, and fights with the allies and partners from bases in Europe that are critical for more timely and coordinated response when needed.
RMT0F9K9–RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, UK. 19th March 2019. Lieutenant General Jeffrey Harrigian, Deputy Commander of US Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa welcomes a Bomber Task Force deployment of six Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft to RAF Fairford from the 2nd Bomb Wing in Louisiana, USA - the largest deployment of B-52s to the UK since Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The aircraft will perform training sorties over The Baltic, Central Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and Morocco. Credit: Steven May/Alamy Live News
RM2H6DG7T–Fairford, UK. 15th Nov, 2021. The last two of a contingent of US Air force B-1 strategic bombers leave RAF Fairford to return to the USA after completing their bomber task force mission in Europe. Credit: Uwe Deffner/Alamy Live News
RMT4E0FP–U.S. Air Force Col. Ron Cheatham, 501st Combat Support Wing vice commander, speaks during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019, regarding the Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 aircraft, Airmen and support equipment are currently deployed from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to support the BTF. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa’s forward-operating location for bombers. The deployment includes joint and allied training to enhance interoperability an
RF2H20CR1–B1 Lancer Aircraft deployed from Dyess, AFB, to RAF Fairford as part of Bomber Task Force Europe. The aircraft are from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squ
RF2B89CHK–A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth strategic bomber flies in formation with a F-15C Eagle fighter jets during operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 March 16, 2020 over Keflavik, Iceland.
RM2BM9J45–A B-1B Lancer flies with two Danish F-16s during a training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe, May 5, 2020. Aircrews from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, took off on their long-range, long-duration Bomber Task Force mission to conduct interoperability training with Danish fighter aircraft and Estonian joint terminal attack controllers ground teams. Training with our NATO allies and theater partner nations contribute to enhanced resiliency and interoperability and enables us to build enduring relationships necessary to confront the broad range of global challeng
RM2GKDHH4–Fuels technicians assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, wait for a trio of B-2 Spirits to land at Lajes Field, Azores, March 22, 2021. The fuels technicians hot-pit refueled the aircraft to support the Bomber Task Force Europe mission.
RMT0F9MM–RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, UK. 19th March 2019. Lieutenant General Jeffrey Harrigian, Deputy Commander of US Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa welcomes a Bomber Task Force deployment of six Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft to RAF Fairford from the 2nd Bomb Wing in Louisiana, USA - the largest deployment of B-52s to the UK since Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The aircraft will perform training sorties over The Baltic, Central Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and Morocco. Credit: Steven May/Alamy Live News
RM2B8WWAE–Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber leaving for the USA after exercises in Europe, RAF Fairford, UK
RMT4E0FT–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces in Africa deputy commander, speaks during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019, regarding a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 aircraft, Airmen and support equipment are currently deployed from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to support the BTF. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford as USAFE-AFAFRICA's forward-operating location for bombers. The deployment includes joint and allied training to enhance interoperability
RF2H20CD1–B1 Lancer Aircraft deployed from Dyess, AFB, to RAF Fairford as part of Bomber Task Force Europe. The aircraft are from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squ
RF2B89CHM–A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth strategic bomber flies in formation with a F-15C Eagle fighter jets during operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 March 16, 2020 over Keflavik, Iceland.
RM2BM9J4A–A B-1B Lancer flies with two Danish F-16s during a training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe, May 5, 2020. Aircrews from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, took off on their long-range, long-duration Bomber Task Force mission to conduct interoperability training with Danish fighter aircraft and Estonian joint terminal attack controllers ground teams. Training with our NATO allies and theater partner nations contribute to enhanced resiliency and interoperability and enables us to build enduring relationships necessary to confront the broad range of global challeng
RM2GKNC9C–Airmen assigned to the 2nd Communications Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, perform their daily requirements in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Morón Air Base, Spain, Friday, June 4, 2021. The Department of Defense maintains command and control of its bomber force for any mission, anywhere in the world at any time.
RMT0FDTK– RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, UK. 19th March 2019. RAF Fairford welcomes a Bomber Task Force deployment of six Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft to RAF Fairford from the 2nd Bomb Wing in Louisiana, USA - the largest deployment of B-52s to the UK since Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. These B-52H aircraft were built back in 1960/1961 are now almost 60 years old. The aircraft will perform training sorties over The Baltic, Central Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and Morocco. Credit: Steven May/Alamy Live News
RM2B8WWC7–Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber leaving for the USA after exercises in Europe, RAF Fairford, UK
RMT4CKY1–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander, speaks during a press conference at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019, regarding the Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, Airmen and support equipment is currently deployed from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to support the BTF. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa’s forward-operating location for bombers. The deployment includes
RM2H20C5B–B1 Lancer Aircraft deployed from Dyess, AFB, to RAF Fairford as part of Bomber Task Force Europe. The aircraft are from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squ
RF2B89CHT–A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth strategic bomber flies in formation with a F-15C Eagle fighter jets during operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 March 16, 2020 over Keflavik, Iceland.
RM2BM6PYT–A B-1B Lancer flies with a Danish F-16 during a training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe, May 5, 2020. Aircrews from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, took off on their long-range, long-duration Bomber Task Force mission to conduct interoperability training with Danish fighter aircraft and Estonian joint terminal attack controllers ground teams. Training with our NATO allies and theater partner nations contribute to enhanced resiliency and interoperability and enables us to build enduring relationships necessary to confront the broad range of global challenges.
RM2GKCYWG–Lt. Col. Ryan Stallsworth, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander, exits a B-1B Lancer at Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, March 16, 2021. Supporting Bomber Task Force Europe missions showcases the Department of Defense’s commitment to delivering dynamic force employment in support of the National Defense Strategy.
RMT0F9P4–RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, UK. 19th March 2019. RAF Fairford welcomes a Bomber Task Force deployment of six Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft to RAF Fairford from the 2nd Bomb Wing in Louisiana, USA - the largest deployment of B-52s to the UK since Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The aircraft will perform training sorties over The Baltic, Central Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and Morocco. This aircraft shows bomber mission markings from sorties over Afghanistan and Iraq - Credit: Steven May/Alamy Live News
RM2B8WWCN–Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber leaving for the USA after exercises in Europe, RAF Fairford, UK
RMT4E0FR–U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sarah Johnson, 501st Combat Support Wing public affairs officer, speaks during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019, regarding the Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 aircraft, Airmen and support equipment are currently deployed from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to support the BTF. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa’s forward-operating location for bombers. The deployment includes joint and allied training to enhance interop
RF2H20AY1–B1 Lancer Aircraft deployed from Dyess, AFB, to RAF Fairford as part of Bomber Task Force Europe. The aircraft are from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squ
RF2B89CJ6–A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth strategic bomber flies in formation with and a Royal Netherlands air force F-35A stealth fighter jet during operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 March 20, 2020 over the North Sea.
RM2BM6R0R–A B-1B Lancer flies with a Danish F-16 during a training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe, May 5, 2020. Aircrews from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, took off on their long-range, long-duration Bomber Task Force mission to conduct interoperability training with Danish fighter aircraft and Estonian joint terminal attack controllers ground teams. Training with our NATO allies and theater partner nations contribute to enhanced resiliency and interoperability and enables us to build enduring relationships necessary to confront the broad range of global challenges.
RM2GKNX5P–A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off out of Morón Air Base, Spain to fly over the continent of Africa in support of Bomber Task Force Europe June 9, 2021. The Department of Defense maintains command and control of its bomber force for any mission, anywhere in the world at any time.
RMT0FDNE–RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, UK. 19th March 2019. RAF Fairford welcomes a Bomber Task Force deployment of six Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft to RAF Fairford from the 2nd Bomb Wing in Louisiana, USA - the largest deployment of B-52s to the UK since Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. These B-52H aircraft were built back in 1960/1961 are now almost 60 years old. The aircraft will perform training sorties over The Baltic, Central Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and Morocco. Credit: Steven May/Alamy Live News
RM2B8WWCB–Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber leaving for the USA after exercises in Europe, RAF Fairford, UK
RMT4E0FK–U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sarah Johnson, 501st Combat Support Wing public affairs officer, presents Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa deputy commander, during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019, regarding a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 aircraft, Airmen and support equipment is currently deployed from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to support the BTF. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford as USAFE-AFAFRICA's forward-operating location for bombers. The deploy
RF2H20CKD–B1 Lancer Aircraft deployed from Dyess, AFB, to RAF Fairford as part of Bomber Task Force Europe. The aircraft are from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squ
RF2B89CJK–A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth strategic bomber flies in formation with and a Royal Netherlands air force F-35A stealth fighter jet during operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 March 20, 2020 over the North Sea.
RM2BM6R06–A B-1B Lancer flies with a Danish F-16 during a training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe, May 5, 2020. Aircrews from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, took off on their long-range, long-duration Bomber Task Force mission to conduct interoperability training with Danish fighter aircraft and Estonian joint terminal attack controllers ground teams. Training with our NATO allies and theater partner nations contribute to enhanced resiliency and interoperability and enables us to build enduring relationships necessary to confront the broad range of global challenges.
RM2GKPJCN–A Turkish F-16D Fighting Falcon integrates with a B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, out of Morón Air Base, Spain, in support of Bomber Task Force Europe June 14, 2021. Given the inherent speed, flexibility, and range of strategic bombers, Bomber Task Force missions highlight U.S. capabilities to work closely with our allies and partners to any potential adversary.
RMT0F9P9–RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, UK. 19th March 2019. Flight crew from the USAF 2nd Bomb Wing being interviewed by the media in front of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber as RAF Fairford welcomes a Bomber Task Force deployment of six Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft to RAF Fairford from the 2nd Bomb Wing in Louisiana, USA - the largest deployment of B-52s to the UK since Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The aircraft will perform training sorties over The Baltic, Central Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and Morocco. Credit: Steven May/Alamy Live News
RM2B8WWAP–Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber leaving for the USA after exercises in Europe, RAF Fairford, UK
RMT4E0FJ–U.S. Air Force Capt. Austyn Wilson (right), 20th Bomb Squadron weapons system officer deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and other members of the 20th BS pose during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019, regarding a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 aircraft, Airmen and support equipment are currently deployed from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to support the BTF. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa’s forward-operating location for bombe
