B-52 Bomber Maintenance at RAF Fairford: A Day in the Life

Bomber Task Force 24-3: B-52 Maintenance Operations at RAF Fairford

Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct maintenance on B-52H Stratofortress bombers at RAF Fairford, England, in support of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 24-3, May 21, 2024.

BTF missions ensure strategic readiness, enhance interoperability with allied nations, and validate the U.S. Air Force’s global strike capabilities. Regular deployments like BTF 24-3 reinforce the U.S. commitment to extended deterrence and a free, secure international airspace across Europe and beyond.

🎥: Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson | Minot Air Force Base