The wonders of a B-52 - A large jetliner sitting on top of an airport ...
A B-52H Stratofortress forward deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford, England, awaits a training mission in support of either, BALTOPS 15 or Saber Strike 15, June 16, 2015. Three B-52s and over 200 military pers... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxis to an apron on the taxiway at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 1, 2017. Aircraft from more than 10 countries participated in Arctic... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 1, 2017. The B-52 returned from a mission in support of exercise Arctic Challenge, a multinatio... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker touches down at Royal Air Force
A KC-135 Stratotanker touches down at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 1, 2017, during BALTOPS 17. Four KC-135s from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom, parti... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Royal Air Force
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 5, 2017, in support of exercise Saber Strike 17. Saber Strike 17 promotes regional stability and security, while strengthening partner ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., departs RAF Fairford, U.K., June 6, 2017 in support of Baltic Operations. BALTOPS provides an opportunity to exercise the increased joint capabilities ... More
Two B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.,
Two B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., fly over Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 8, 2017. Aircrew from the 37th Bomb Squadron are participating in bomber assurance and deterrence missions in ... More
Two B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to Ellsworth Air
Two B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., fly over Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 7, 2017. These bombers are participating in exercises Saber Strike and Baltic Operations (BALTO... More
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base,
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. The B-2 routinely conducts bomber assurance and deterrence missions providing a flexible and v... More
A B-1B Lancer, 28th Bomb Wing, participates in BALTOPS
A B-1B Lancer, 28th Bomb Wing, participates in BALTOPS over the Baltic Sea, June 9, 2017. The exercise is designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, to strengthen combined response capabilities, as w... More
Bombers over the Baltic - NATO military activities in Poland
A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker, 459th Air Refueling Squadron, leads the formation of Two USAF B-1B Lancers, 28th Bomb Wing, one USAF B-52H, 2nd Bomb Wing, two German air force Eurofighter Typhoons, Two P... More
A B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress are
A B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress are parked on the ramp at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 12, 2017. This marks the first time in history that all three Air Force Global Strike Command’s s... More
A B-52H Stratofortress, 2nd Bomb Wing, refuels from
A B-52H Stratofortress, 2nd Bomb Wing, refuels from a KC-135R Stratotanker during BALTOPS over Latvia, June 14, 2017. The U.S. Air Force is supporting this exercise with approximately 900 Airmen, eight F-16s fr... More
A B-52 Stratofortress taxis for takeoff at Royal Air
A B-52 Stratofortress taxis for takeoff at Royal Air Force Base, Fairford, U.K., Sept. 19, 2017. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies a... More
Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare
Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to change a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Faiford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overhe... More
A B-52 Stratofortress aircrew poses for a photo after
A B-52 Stratofortress aircrew poses for a photo after landing at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 22, 2017. The aircrew participated in SERPENTEX 17, a coalition exercise that brought teams together from th... More
2nd Maintenance Squadron fuels Airmen refuel a B-52
2nd Maintenance Squadron fuels Airmen refuel a B-52 upon landing at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 25, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperat... More
Maintainers from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit
Maintainers from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit remove a panel from a B-52 Stratofortress while deployed to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Ki... More
A B-52H Stratofortress arrives at Royal Air Force Fairford,
A B-52H Stratofortress arrives at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 1, 2017. Three B-52s from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., operated out of RAF Fairford in support of exercises ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxis to an apron on the taxiway at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 1, 2017. Aircraft from more than 10 countries participated in Arctic... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 1, 2017. The B-52 returned from a mission in support of exercise Arctic Challenge, a two-week m... More
A B-52H Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., touches down on the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 1, 2017. These bombers will participate in exercises Saber Strike, Arctic Challenge and Baltic... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 127th Air Refueling
A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 127th Air Refueling Squadron, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, taxis to its parking spot after landing at Riga International Airport, Latvia, June 4, 2017. The KC-135’... More
A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker lands
A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker lands on a runway at Riga International Airport, Latvia, June 4, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members and 20 countries participated in the exercise from ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxis the runway at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 5, 2017, in support of Saber Strike 17. Saber Strike is a NATO close-air support exercise that... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lifts off the runway at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 6, 2017. Crew members aboard B-52s will participate in BALTOPS, an annual, multinational, ... More
Two B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to Ellsworth Air
Two B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., fly over Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 7, 2017. These bombers are participating in exercises Saber Strike and Baltic Operations (BALTO... More
U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Russ Miller, 171st Air
U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Russ Miller, 171st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, looks over a checklist during a refueling mission during exercise Saber Strike 17 above Riga, Latvia, June 8, 2017. During the fligh... More
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base,
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., taxis the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. The bomber assurance and deterrence missions conducted by the B-2s are representative of the U.S. c... More
A B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress are
A B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress are parked on the ramp at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 12, 2017. This marks the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command’... More
Distinguished visitors and local officials near RAF
Distinguished visitors and local officials near RAF Fairford tour a static formation of all three Air Force Global Strike Command strategic bombers during their historic, simultaneous deployment to the European... More
A B-52H Stratofortress, 2nd Bomb Wing, refuels from
A B-52H Stratofortress, 2nd Bomb Wing, refuels from a KC-135R Stratotanker during BALTOPS over Latvia, June 14, 2017. The exercise is designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, to strengthen combined... More
AB-52 Stratofortress takes off from Fairford Royal
AB-52 Stratofortress takes off from Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 19, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partne... More
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off the runway at Fairford
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off the runway at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 22, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Fairford Royal
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 25, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partn... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is parked on the tarmac at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 1, 2017. Aircraft from more than 10 countries participated in Arctic Challeng... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 1, 2017. The B-52 returned from a mission in support of exercise Arctic Challenge, a multinatio... More
A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker taxis
A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker taxis to its parking spot after landing at Riga International Airport, Latvia, June 4, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members and 20 countries participated... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules lands on a runway
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules lands on a runway during exercise Saber Strike 17 on Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia, June 7, 2017. U.S. military members are working alongside their NATO partners throughout t... More
A B-52H Stratofortress is prepared for a weapons load
A B-52H Stratofortress is prepared for a weapons load at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 7, 2017. The B-52 long-range conventional and nuclear bomber is capable of dropping or launching the wides... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, flies in to land for exercise Saber Strike 17 at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 7, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress performs a fly-by
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress performs a fly-by during exercise Saber Strike 17 at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 8, 2017. U.S. and NATO distinguished visitor visited the base to see the capabilities ... More
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base,
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. The B-2 routinely conducts bomber assurance and deterrence missions providing a flexible and v... More
A Russian Su-27 Flanker peels away from a U.S. Air
A Russian Su-27 Flanker peels away from a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, 28th Bomb Wing, while participating in BALTOPS over the Baltic Sea, June 9, 2017. The exercise is designed to enhance flexibility and intero... More
Distinguished visitors and local officials near RAF
Distinguished visitors and local officials near RAF Fairford stand beside a B-52H Stratofortress during a tour of all three Air Force Global Strike Command strategic bombers during their historic, simultaneous ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress lands at Fairford Royal Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress lands at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K. after a mission Sept. 19, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with a... More
A B-52 Stratofortress taxis for a takeoff at Fairford
A B-52 Stratofortress taxis for a takeoff at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 22, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies a... More
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Fairford Royal
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 25, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partn... More
A B-52 Stratofortress flies over RAF Fairford, United
A B-52 Stratofortress flies over RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operat... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Calvin Kunkel, 2nd Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Calvin Kunkel, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals a B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom,... More
A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker taxis
A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker taxis to its parking spot after landing at Riga International Airport, Latvia, June 4, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members and 20 countries participated... More
A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base,
A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., lands on the runway at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 7, 2017. Approximately 800 Striker Airmen from Air Force Global Strike Command are participa... More
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base,
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., taxis the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential ... More
A Russian Su-27 Flanker intercepts a U.S. Air Force
A Russian Su-27 Flanker intercepts a U.S. Air Force B-52H, 2nd Bomb Wing, while participating in BALTOPS over the Baltic Sea, June 9, 2017. The exercise is designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, ... More
Distinguished visitors and local officials near RAF
Distinguished visitors and local officials near RAF Fairford tour a static formation of all three Air Force Global Strike Command strategic bombers during their historic, simultaneous deployment to the European... More
Luggage is retrieved from an aircraft at Fairford Royal
Luggage is retrieved from an aircraft at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 11, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies... More
A drogue chute deploys from a B-52 Stratofortress upon
A drogue chute deploys from a B-52 Stratofortress upon llanding at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 19, 2017. The reusable chutes are dropped from the aircraft upon taxiing to be inspected and repacke... More
Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit change
Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit change a drive generator on a B-52 Stratofortress at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 20, 2017. Drive generators must be changed if they overheat during ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress taxis to a parking spot at RAF
A B-52 Stratofortress taxis to a parking spot at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’... More
A B-52H Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands on the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K, June 1, 2017. Bomber missions in the European theatre enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness an... More
Michigan Air National Guard pilots sit in the flightdeck
Michigan Air National Guard pilots sit in the flightdeck of a KC-135 Stratotanker after landing at Riga International Airport, June 4, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members and 20 countries participated i... More
A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base,
A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., departs the runway at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 8, 2017. The bomber is forward deployed in support of exercises BALTOPS and Saber Strike to c... More
A U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command B-1B Lancer
A U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command B-1B Lancer refuels from a U.S. Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Saber Strike 17 above Riga, Latvia, June 8, 2017. U.S. Air National Guard Senior Air... More
A B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.,
A B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., lifts off the runway at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 8, 2017. Aircrew from the 37th Bomb Squadron are participating in joint and multinational exercise... More
A U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command B-1B Lancer
A U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command B-1B Lancer flies overhead during exercise Saber Strike 17 at Adazi Military Range, June 9, 2017. The B-1 was controlled by U.S. Idaho and Michigan Air National Guard join... More
A B-2 Spirt deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base,
A B-2 Spirt deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. The B-2 routinely conducts bomber assurance and deterrence missions providing a flexible and vi... More
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter flies towards
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter flies towards Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during exercise Saber Strike 17 at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 10, 20... More
Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, addresses
Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, addresses news reporters in front of a "tri-bomber" formation of a B-52H Stratofortress, a B-1B Lancer and a B-2 Spirit, during a media day event at RAF Fairford... More
Aircrew retrieve their gear from a B-52 Stratofortress
Aircrew retrieve their gear from a B-52 Stratofortress on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces i... More
A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker lands
A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker lands on a runway at Riga International Airport, Latvia, June 4, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members and 20 countries participated in the exercise from ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Julian Tisdale, left,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Julian Tisdale, left, and Senior Airman Michael Ruiz, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew team members, load BDU-50s (inert munitions) general purpose unguided convention... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Feeback, 28th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Feeback, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals in a B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 7, 2017. Airmen from... More
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base,
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., lands on the flightline at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. The B-2 regularly conducts strategic bomber missions that demonstrate the credibility of the... More
B-1B Lancer crew members addresse news reporters in
B-1B Lancer crew members addresse news reporters in front of a "tri-bomber" formation comprised of a B-1B Lancer, a B-52H Stratofortress and a B-2 Spirit, during a media day event at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 12... More
A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker taxis
A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker taxis to its parking spot after landing at Riga International Airport, Latvia, June 4, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members and 20 countries participated... More
A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base,
A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., receives maintenance on the tarmac at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 7, 2017. Approximately 800 Striker Airmen from Air Force Global Strike Comman... More
Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, addresses
Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, addresses news reporters in front of a "tri-bomber" formation of a B-52H Stratofortress, a B-1B Lancer and a B-2 Spirit, during a media day event at RAF Fairford... More
A B-52 Stratofortress lands on the runway at Fairford
A B-52 Stratofortress lands on the runway at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford and U.S. Air forces in Europe’s forw... More
A Riga International Airport personnel marshals a Michigan
A Riga International Airport personnel marshals a Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker into its parking spot at Riga International Airport, Latvia, June 4, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Ruiz, 2nd Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Ruiz, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew team member, fastens a BDU-50 (inert munition) general purpose unguided conventional weapon to a bomb lift truck at Royal A... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Feeback, 28th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Feeback, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals in a B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 7, 2017. The U.S. Ai... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Feeback, 28th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Feeback, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 7, 2017. B... More
A B-1B Lancer is parked on the flightline at Royal
A B-1B Lancer is parked on the flightline at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 9, 2017. Three B-1s from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., operated out of RAF Fairford in support o... More
Two Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen stand in
Two Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen stand in front of a B-2 Spirit during a media event at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 12, 2017. Approximately 800 Airmen are a part of the historic, simultaneous deployment ... More
A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker sits
A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline at Riga International Airport, Latvia, June 4, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members and 20 countries participated in the exercise ... More
A load crew team from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance
A load crew team from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron removes BDU-50s, (inert munitions) general purpose unguided conventional weapons, from a B-52H Stratofortress at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June ... More
A B-1B Lancer is parked on the flightline at Royal
A B-1B Lancer is parked on the flightline at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 9, 2017. Three B-1s from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., operated out of RAF Fairford in support o... More
A B-52 Stratofortress from the 20th Bomb Squadron arrives
A B-52 Stratofortress from the 20th Bomb Squadron arrives at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. The B-52 is scheduled to conduct theater integration, flying training, and joint and allied trai... More
A B-52 Stratofortress lands at Fairford Royal Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress lands at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K. after a mission Sept. 19, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with a... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Ruiz, center,
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Ruiz, center, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew team member, directs fellow load crew team members during a weapons download at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., Jun... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies toward
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies toward a drop zone during exercise Saber Strike 17 at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 7, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members and 20 countries participated i... More
Airmen pick up their luggage after their arrival to
Airmen pick up their luggage after their arrival to Fairford Royal Air Force Base, Sept. 11, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with a... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules prepares to
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules prepares to drop a containerdelivery system during exercise Saber Strike 17 at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 7, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members and 20 count... More
A B-52 Stratofortress arrives at Fairford Royal Air
A B-52 Stratofortress arrives at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford and U.S. Air forces in Europe’s forward operatin... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies in to
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies in to land for exercise Saber Strike 17 at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 7, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members and 20 countries participated in the exerc... More
Senior Airman Irvin McArthur (left) and Staff Sgt.
Senior Airman Irvin McArthur (left) and Staff Sgt. Sudarien Smith, 20th Airframe and Power Plant General crew chiefs, salute a pilot from the 20th Bomb Squadron prior to takeoff at Royal Air Force Fairford, Uni... More
A B-52 Stratofortress arrives at Fairford Royal Air
A B-52 Stratofortress arrives at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford and U.S. Air forces in Europe’s forward operatin... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies in to
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies in to land for exercise Saber Strike 17 at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 7, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members and 20 countries participated in the exerc... More
A B-52H Stratofortress departs Royal Air Force Fairford,
A B-52H Stratofortress departs Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 11, 2017, in support of exercise Saber Strike 17. Saber Strike is the seventh iteration of a long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led coop... More
A B-52 Stratofortress is marshalled to a parking spot
A B-52 Stratofortress is marshalled to a parking spot at Fairford Royal Air Force Base, U.K., Sept. 14, 2017. The B-52 is scheduled to conduct theater integration, flying training, and joint and allied training... More