B-52 Stratofortress

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress flew over Oslo, Norway, in a coordinated low-pass alongside two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs. The flight was part of the Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-2 mission, known as TOWER BLOCKHOUSE, aimed at strengthening NATO interoperability.

U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber conducts low-pass over Oslo during NATO training mission

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A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress flew over Oslo, Norway, in a coordinated low-pass alongside two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs.

Soaring through the skies since the 1950s, the B-52 Stratofortress is a U.S. Air Force (USAF) workhorse and an enduring symbol of American military might. The eight-engine behemoth boasts unique capabilities unmatched by any other American warplane – which is why, after more than 70 years of service, it continues to play a vital role in our nation's defense and national security strategy. And thanks to a collaboration between L3Harris and the USAF, this iconic aircraft is poised to remain mission-ready against highly sophisticated, emerging threats for decades to come.

B-52 Stratofortress bombers conduct first-ever live weapons drop in Sweden

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As part of the mission, the B-52 bombers also performed a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm.

The United States and Italy have reinforced their military cooperation through the SPARTAN MACE Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-2 mission. On 7 March, two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers integrated with two Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons and Italian ground forces to enhance their joint operational capabilities.

U.S. B-52 Stratofortress bombers and Italian Eurofighters enhance joint operations in SPARTAN MACE

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On 7 March, two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers integrated with two Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons and Italian ground forces to enhance their joint operational capabilities.

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers successfully carried out air-to-ground bombing exercises in Finland on 6 March. The bombers, escorted by Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet fighters, dropped guided JDAM bombs on targets at the Rovajärvi firing range.

U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers drop JDAM guided bombs in Finland for the first time

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Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers successfully carried out air-to-ground bombing exercises in Finland on 6 March.

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron sits on a ramp within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 18, 2024. Updated with modern technology, airframe 60-0017 was assigned to the 379th Bombardment Wing at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan, on June 17, 1961. Now, almost 63 years later, the same aircraft has flown out of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, 6,988 miles away, as a part of the same wing at Al Udeid Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo)

B-52 Stratofortress: a legacy of endurance and strategic dominance

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ince its inaugural flight in 1952, the B-52 Stratofortress has continuously proven its role as Air Force Global Strike Command’s most versatile long-range heavy bomber.

Over the past month, the 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) has successfully hosted the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) and four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses as part of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-1. This deployment further solidified RAF Fairford’s position as Europe’s premier forward bomber base and a critical hub for U.S. and NATO operations.

U.S. Air Force: 501st Combat Support Wing powers BTF 25-1 mission success

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The 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) has successfully hosted the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) and four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses as part of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-1.