Apr 4 2024

Hellenic Air Force teams up with US Bomber Task Force

RAMSTEIN, Germany - On April 2, 2024, Hellenic Air Force F-16 jets conducted joint training with a U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber over the Mediterranean Sea.

Bomber Task Forces provide U.S. and NATO leaders with strategic options to assure, deter and defend against potential adversary aggression throughout Europe

A combined training called "Onyx Dive" took place in the Athens Flight Information Region enabling integration manoevures bolstering flying skills and interoperability of Allied air forces.

Eight Hellenic Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft participated in the joint training, escorting a B-1B strategic bomber and practicing aircraft aerial drills. Photo courtesy Hellenic Air Force.

The Hellenic fighter jets conducted formation and escort maneouvres with the U.S. B-1B enhancing integration and interoperability. Photo courtesy Hellenic Air Force.

Eight Hellenic Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft participated in the joint training, escorting a B-1B strategic bomber and practicing aircraft aerial drills.

The purpose of said joint training was to increase operational readiness, interoperability, combat capability, as well as to further upgrade the military cooperation of the two Air Forces.

Bomber Task Forces provide U.S. and NATO leaders with strategic options to assure, deter and defend against potential adversary aggression throughout Europe. The regular deployment of U.S. strategic bombers to Europe demonstrates the strong transatlantic link in NATO and underlines the solid commitment to deterrence and defence in the Euro-Atlantic area.

Story by Allied Air Command Public Affairs Office