U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers conduct training with Swedish Air Force
The mission was conducted as part of Bomber Task Force 24-2 and designed to integrate the U.S. bombers with Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters and JTACs.
The mission was conducted as part of Bomber Task Force 24-2 and designed to integrate the U.S. bombers with Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters and JTACs.
The B-1 Lancers successfully carried out the long-planned mission, showcasing the expansive global capabilities of these aircraft.
US strategic bomber aircraft have deployed to Europe and commence integration training with NATO Allies and Partners continuing of a series of scheduled deployments.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, concluded their rotation as part of a Bomber Task Force Europe mission based at RAF Fairford.
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer supersonic strategic bombers landed at Luleå Kallax Air Base, Sweden, for the first time in history on June 19.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers returned to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, U.K., on May 23, 2023, for Bomber Task Force Europe 2023-3.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers returned to RAF Fairford, on May 23, for Bomber Task Force Europe 2023-3 to conduct a long-planned bomber rotation.