Two American "global strike" supersonic bombers have touched down in England. The U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Tuesday as part of the Bomber Task Force Europe 2023-3 operation.
The arrival of the aircraft - which are nicknamed 'Bones' - has excited planespotters. Online comments have included "The Bones are back in the Cotswolds," and "I've actually lost track of when they were last here."
The Bomber Task Force iteration will include four B-1B strategic bombers, with the remaining two bombers are scheduled to arrive at RAF Fairford on Thursday afternoon. The U.S. Air Force explain: "Two of the Texas-based supersonic bombers from Dyess Air Force Base’s 7th Bomb Wing entered the theater today by first integrating with Allies and Partners conducting NATO’s Air Policing and Air Shielding missions throughout the Baltic Sea region.
