US Air Force B-52H bombers showcase airpower in the Middle East

[rebewranger]

US Air Force B-52H bombers showcase airpower in the Middle East
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By
Colton Jones
Jun 10, 2022
 
Photo by Christian Sullivan
U.S. Air Force B-52H “Stratofortress” strategic bombers aircrews assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, successfully completed a presence patrol in the Middle East.

Coalition and regional partner air forces joined two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses, two KC-10 Extenders, and three KC-135s Stratotankerers on a presence patrol mission across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on June 8, 2022.

The bomber’s flight originated at Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota, and flew over the East Mediterranean, Arabian Peninsula, and the Red Sea before departing the region.

https://defence-blog.com/us-air-force-b-52h-bombers-showcase-airpower-in-the-middle-east/

[rebewranger]

Interesting!  The AF didn't send it's latest pile of junk, the KC 46.

[PeteS in CA]

The KC-46, at present, is only operated within the US, the groups operating it are still gaining familiarity with it, and there are several aircraft for which it has not yet been approved for refueling, https://www.airforcemag.com/air-mobility-command-to-start-integrating-kc-46-into-limited-operations/ . KC-135 and KC-10 groups are the most experienced, most flexible, and their former duties over the US have been largely taken over by KC-46 groups (with the few exceptions).