US Bombers Fly Over All NATO Countries on Memorial Day
May 31, 2021 | International
U.S. long-range strategic bombers are taking part in a mission on Memorial Day over all 30 NATO nations in Europe and North America, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa (USAFE) said in a statement on Monday, Stars and Stripes reported.
The B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, which were deployed to Moron Air Base in Spain, were flying with planes from more than 20 allies in a mission called “Operation Allied Sky,” according to the statement
“Today’s mission is an awesome demonstration of NATO air superiority,” said Gen. Jeff Harrigian, NATO Allied Air Command and USAFE-AFAFRICA commander.
There has been increased concern among NATO allies over the military resurgence of Russia, including the Kremlin’s deployment last month of thousands of troops to the border area along Ukraine…
(Excerpts from Newsmax)
