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A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and a U.S. B-1B Lancer from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flew a Bomber Task Force mission off the coast of Iceland, March 19, 2021.
The bombers integrated with four Norwegian F-35 Lightning aircraft that are currently fulfilling NATO’s Icelandic Air Policing mission. The aircraft carried out complex operations at night after beginning the mission from three different bases on two continents. The sortie provided an opportunity for the aircraft to advance their cross-platform data-sharing capabilities, improving 5th generation interoperability.
Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness of the U.S. Air Force, which is necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe.
“Executing this mission is no small feat,” said Gen. Jeff Harrigian, commander U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command. “Integrating fourth and fifth generation aircraft alongside our Norwegian allies is a critical strategic capability for the future success of NATO operations.”
Bomber Task Force missions 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.
Continuing coverage of this deployment will be available on this website, and on the DVIDS hub at: https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/bombertaskforceeurope.
| Date Taken: | 03.22.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 03.22.2021 05:43 |
| Story ID: | 391944 |
| Location: | RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, DE |
| Web Views: | 74 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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