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RAMSTEIN, Germany – Two US B-52s departed from RAF Fairford to carry out the Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission, which performed simulated deep precision strikes with 4^th and 5^th generation fighters against adversarial integrated air defence systems near Orland Air Base, Norway on September 15, 2022.

After completing the training scenarios, the B-52s travelled to Germany near the Grafenwöhr range to conduct Air-Land strike training with German Joint Terminal Air Controllers (JTAC). The Allied aircraft worked out fighter-bomber escort procedures and communications along the way.

Upon completion, one B-52 returned to base and the other flew to Ostrava, Czech Republic, to land in support of NATO Days, September 15-19.

Training with different operators and platforms is essential for both aircrew and JTACs to maintain their currency, which enhances Air-Land cooperation. Given the inherent speed, flexibility, and range of strategic bombers, BTF missions highlight Allied capabilities and commitment to a cohesive Alliance wherever needed.

Two US B-52s departed from RAF Fairford to carry out the Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission, which performed simulated deep precision strikes with 4th and 5th generation fighters against adversarial integrated air defence systems near Orland Air Base, Norway on September 15, 2022. Photo courtesy of Royal Norwegian Air Force.

Two US B-52s departed from RAF Fairford to carry out the Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission, which performed simulated deep precision strikes with 4th and 5th generation fighters against adversarial integrated air defence systems near Orland Air Base, Norway on September 15, 2022. Photo courtesy of Royal Air Force.