The U.S. Air Force regularly deploys bomber aircraft to the European theater of operations. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges.
The 69th Bomb Squadron’s Knighthawks have returned home to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota from their Bomber Task Force deployment to Royal Air Force Base Fairford, UK, June 26, 2024.
As of June 7, 2024, the 69th EBS has conducted integrated operations with Cyprus, France, Germany, Lithuania, Morocco, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, in an effort to increase military interoperability among the partner nations.
Four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron began flying missions in support of Bomber Task Force 24-3 at RAF Fairford, England, May 24, 2024.