The US has relocated three Boeings B-52 bombers to Britain. The bombers are not equipped with any type of weaponry, ITAR-TASS says, citing the press service of the US Strategic Command.
The bombers will be stationed at the Royal Air Force Fairford(RAF Fairford) in Gloucestershire for two weeks. During this period of time, the bombers will perform training flights in compliance with the US European Command in regards to strategic responsibility. The bomber's crewwill also get acquainted with military bases in the regions and military operations, they are to perform.
In March, the US sent seven additional military planes for patrolling the Baltic region's airspace as a result of a controversy with Russia over an issue with Ukraine. Six American F-15 Eagles and a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker were relocated from Britain to Zokniai airfield nearby Šiauliai in Lithuania. At the same time, the US announced that it "would extend its joint training program on the US military base in Poland."
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