After a flyover of the Estonian capital Tallinn to mark the nations independence day, a B-52 bomber followed the border of Belarus and Russia before returning to Britain.
On 24 February, the Finnish Air Force trained together with a 🇺🇸 B-52 Stratofortress bomber and 🇳🇱 F-35s in Estonian airspace. The training session was concluded with a flyover above Tallinn in honour of Estonia’s Independence Day.🇪🇪⁰#ilmavoimat #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO pic.twitter.com/NGwQOXuE85
— Ilmavoimat (@FinnishAirForce) February 24, 2025
Recently, and for the second time in 48 hours, the United States deployed B-52H Stratofortress bombers to the Middle East, demonstrating force projection capabilities and integration with partner nations, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).
The Bomber Task Force mission saw two B-52s take off from RAF Fairford, UK, flying across Europe and six partner nations in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility.
During the flight, the bombers conducted aerial refuelling and training missions at designated ranges. CENTCOM confirmed that one allied air force provided fighter escorts for the duration of the mission, highlighting the high level of coordination involved.
A CENTCOM statement noted:
“For the second time within 48 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted another Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, Feb. 20, demonstrating force projection capabilities and partner nation integration in the region. Two B-52s from RAF Fairford, U.K., flew across Europe and six partner countries in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility during their mission, which included aerial refueling and training missions at ranges. Additionally, one partner nation provided fighter escorts for the bombers throughout the mission.”
The operation, say the Command, underscores CENTCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy strategic assets across vast distances, reinforcing both deterrence and allied cooperation in a region that remains a focal point for US security interests.
The ongoing training is designed to enhance interoperability among allied air forces and ensure that U.S. strategic assets remain optimally integrated into NATO’s collective defence framework.
As the bombers continue their month-long deployment, they will participate in a series of joint exercises and training flights across Europe, demonstrating agility and global strike capabilities. This deployment underscores the U.S. commitment to deterring Russian aggression and maintaining a credible, rapid-response force in the region.
If anyone wants to see a show of force they should watch the trump macron handshake montage on the BBC news website live feed it’s time stamped , 16.36 and titled” A brief history of Macron and Trump’s handshake battles” it’s a brilliant joy to behold two alpha males with a history of practically ripping each others arms off to try and get ahead on the handshake front…it’s brilliant, honestly you must watch it.
Pair of pillocks. Saw the article, but I’ve no time for that bullshit. Same as the supposed “power stance” when the legs are so far apart you look like you have a big problem.
The US just voted with Russia at the UN against Ukraine. They are not Europe’s allies any longer.
That is a total disgrace. I hope the majority of American citizens will retain their traditional sense of fair play at the mid-terms, and show the man-baby that they disapprove of the direction in which he is taking their once great country.
That is almost an unbelievable betrayal of Ukraine.
But we still need to maintain our friendship with the US. Even if it now becomes a friendship not an alliance. The US may change its views again in a decade and we should be open to the fact long term friendships are important, even if we can no longer be formal allies.