Contractors install new communication lines at RAF
Contractors install new communication lines at RAF Fairford, England, May 4, 2020. Run by the 501st Combat Support Wing Plans and Programs Office, the project aims to recapitalize information technology infrast... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alvaro Gonzalez, 422nd Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alvaro Gonzalez, 422nd Security Forces Squadron flight chief from RAF Croughton, England, poses for a photo in the cockpit of a B-52 Stratofortress during a tour at RAF Fairford, April... More
U.S. Navy minemen, from Navy Munitions Command Unit
U.S. Navy minemen, from Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston, and U.S. Air Force technicians, from the 5th Munitions Squadron, attach a Mark-15 tail fin to an inert MK-62 Quick Strike Mine at Royal Air Force ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Knothe, 420th Air Base
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Knothe, 420th Air Base Squadron commander, welcomes attendees to the RAF Fairford 75th Anniversary Heritage Day at RAF Fairford, England, September 6, 2019. RAF Fairford has been ... More
A Royal Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to RAF
A Royal Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to RAF Marham, England, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England during a training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe on September ... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress pilot, assigned
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress pilot, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, observes the refueling boom prior to making contact with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Ai... More
Members of the Royal Air Force march past distinguished
Members of the Royal Air Force march past distinguished visitors of the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom on July 13, 2018. This year’s RIAT celebrated the 100th anniversary of... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Fant, left, 420th
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Fant, left, 420th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Royal Air Force Fairford weather, briefs the Third Air Force command team and 501st Combat ... More
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James greets
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James greets 1st Lt. Kimberly Jackson, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron maintenance officer in charge, during her visit to Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 17, 2015... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Soule, 351st Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Soule, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts air refueling on a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North D... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D.,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., begins to take off at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, June 7, 2016. This was the beginning of the first training mission conducted in support of... More
A B-52 Stratofortress, from Barksdale Air Force Base,
A B-52 Stratofortress, from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxis down the runway at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 18, 2017, prior to a mission in support of bomber assurance and deterrence ope... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Maginness, 23rd Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Maginness, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander, shows Defense attaché members the bomb bay of a B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 17, 2016. Defense a... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Toyphommalath
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Toyphommalath from the 2nd Munitions Squadron assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, twists in the tip to an inert BDU-50 bomb intended for practice use by B-52H... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – U.S. Air Force Airmen from
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – U.S. Air Force Airmen from Barksdale AFB display the B-52 Bomber for spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom on July ... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, U.K. supplies critical air refueling to a B-52H Stratofortress as part of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 October 28, 2019... More
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford,
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. This marks the first time an F-35B has landed on UK soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Royal Air Force Air (RAF) Chief Marshal Sir Stephen
Royal Air Force Air (RAF) Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, Chief of the Air Staff, salutes members of the RAF during the the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom (UK) on ... More
Senior Airman Zachary Kienert, 5th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Zachary Kienert, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, helps guide an inert Mark-62 Quick Strike Mine to be loaded onto an MJ-1 lift truck at Royal Air Force Fairford, Englan... More
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron fly in formation during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 23, 2019, over the Baltic Sea. Strategic bombers contribute to stability... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Rodes (left), 423rd
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Rodes (left), 423rd Security Forces Squadron resources advisor, briefs the logistics storage innovation project to Maj. Gen. Randall Reed (right), Third Air Force commander, durin... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Rodes (left), 423rd
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Rodes (left), 423rd Security Forces Squadron resources advisor, briefs the logistics storage innovation project to Maj. Gen. Randall Reed (right), Third Air Force commander, and C... More
U.S. Navy minemen, from Navy Munitions Command Unit
U.S. Navy minemen, from Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston, and U.S. Air Force technicians, from the 5th Munitions Squadron, lower an inert MK-62 Quick Strike Mine onto a trailer at Royal Air Force Fairford... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Minot Air Force
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 2, 2016 for Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom. Training with allied nations and organizations contributes to enhanced resiliency and... More
Staff Sgt. Jacob Spillman, Head Quarters United States
Staff Sgt. Jacob Spillman, Head Quarters United States Air Forces in Europe air traffic controller deployed from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, looks for an incoming B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, ... More
Multiple B-52 Stratofortresses deployed from Barksdale
Multiple B-52 Stratofortresses deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxi the flight line in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force in Europe at RAF Fairford, England, March 28, 2019. BTF ... More
A B-2 Stealth Bomber, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing
A B-2 Stealth Bomber, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, flies flies behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, during a training mission for Bomber Tas... More
U.S. Navy minemen, from Navy Munitions Command Unit
U.S. Navy minemen, from Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston, and U.S. Air Force technicians, from the 5th Munitions Squadron, attach a MK-15 tail fin to an inert MK-62 Quick Strike Mine at Royal Air Force Fa... More
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks to Airman 1st Class Cody Crawford, 5th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, during her visit to Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June... More
The Estonian Air Force showcased its L-39C Albatros
The Estonian Air Force showcased its L-39C Albatros during the 2014 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, July 11, 2014. The aircraft are used for training pilots, fighter controllers and tactical ai... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady prepares to land June 8, 2016, at
A U-2 Dragon Lady prepares to land June 8, 2016, at Royal Air Force Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, as a chase car is in pursuit to assist the pilot with landing. The jet was met by an en route recovery tea... More
A French air force KC-135 Stratotanker, refuels a B-52
A French air force KC-135 Stratotanker, refuels a B-52 Stratofortress over Europe Sept. 25, 2017. The Stratofortress is deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom in support of... More
A CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft from the 352nd Special
A CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft from the 352nd Special Operations Wing at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, performs during the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. R... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Velazquez, a 2nd
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Velazquez, a 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, performs preflight checks on a B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepare a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress for take off during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 23, 2019, at R... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. "Chase", an electronic warfare
U.S. Air Force Maj. "Chase", an electronic warfare officer assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron inspects the front of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress in preparation for a flight during Bomber Task Force Eur... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing,
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, begin maintenance on a B-52H Stratofortress bomber’s window during a Bomber Task Force while deployed to Royal Air ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress is parked after arriving from
A B-52H Stratofortress is parked after arriving from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 10, 2019. Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 is a deployment of B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, ... More
A Czech Air Force JAS-39 Gripen flies in for a planned
A Czech Air Force JAS-39 Gripen flies in for a planned intercept of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 23, 2019, over the Baltic Sea. This deployment allows Aircre... More
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to Whiteman Air
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, takes off from RAF Fairford, England, on March 13, 2020. The aircraft is deployed as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, which tests the... More
509th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution
509th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operators from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, conduct hot-pit refueling on a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber at Royal Air Base Fairford, England, on September ... More
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Aflleje, 5th Expeditionary Aircraft
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Aflleje, 5th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons expediter, races to ground his bat, scoring a run for his team at the Fairford Cricket Club, June 8, 2016. The RAF Fairfor... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Ruliffson, 11th Bomb
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Ruliffson, 11th Bomb Squadron commander, and Col. Sandra Vandiviere, 307th Mission Support Group commander, watch a B-52 Stratofortress taxi after landing at RAF Fairford, Englan... More
Col. Ron Cheatham, 501st Combat Support Wing vice commander,
Col. Ron Cheatham, 501st Combat Support Wing vice commander, speaks during a press conference at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019, regarding the Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The contingent of B-52 ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Chipley, 145th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Chipley, 145th Logistics Readiness Squadron, visits various historic sites throughout his two week visit with the Royal Air Force in the United Kingdom, July 17, 2018. The Milita... More
Senior Airman Thomas Chase, 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Thomas Chase, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, waits for repair parts to be delivered for a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofo... More
The Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerial demonstration
The Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerial demonstration team perform a maneuver during the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversary o... More
U.S. Air Force General David L. Goldfein (center),
U.S. Air Force General David L. Goldfein (center), Chief of Staff of the USAF, visits with Airmen from the 352nd Special Operations Support Squadron and 67th Special Operations Squadron during the 2018 Royal In... More
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird performs a maneuver during
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird performs a maneuver during the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, with ... More
Members from the 2nd Bomb Wing in-process and collect
Members from the 2nd Bomb Wing in-process and collect their luggage at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 11, 2017. The airmen are deployed to RAF Fairfield for a 3 week deployment supporting bombe... More
A pilot from the Swiss Air Force demonstrates the flight
A pilot from the Swiss Air Force demonstrates the flight capabilities of a F/A-18C Hornet during the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom on July 13, 2018. This year’s RIAT celebr... More
A Spitfire fighter aircraft flies over the Royal
A Spitfire fighter aircraft flies over the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, with displays of past ... More
Airman 1st Class Austin Sawchuk, a crew chief assigned
Airman 1st Class Austin Sawchuk, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, marshals in a B-2 Spirit on the flight line at Royal Air Base Fairford, England, on August 27, 2019. A Bomber Task Force deployment... More
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 14, 2019, at Royal Air Force Fairford, England. This depl... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremy Hogan, assigned to
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremy Hogan, assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, poses for a portrait in front of a B-2 Spirit on March 19, 2020, at RAF Fairford, Uni... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sarah Johnson, 501st Combat
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sarah Johnson, 501st Combat Support Wing public affairs officer, speaks during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019, regarding the Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. The c... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A spectator displays his
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A spectator displays his collection of aircraft patches and memorabilia during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom on July 14, 2017.... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Buenaventura, 20th Bomb Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Buenaventura, 20th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officer, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and David Marshall, Cotswold airport flight information officer, discuss the feat... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kevan Thomas, a pilot assigned
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kevan Thomas, a pilot assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, does a preflight inspection on a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 23, 2019, at RAF ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin West, 2nd Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin West, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidance and control specialist, performs preventive maintenance on the auto-pilot system for a B-52 Stratofortress at Royal Air Force... More
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to Whiteman Air
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, taxis down a runway at RAF Fairford, England, on March 12, 2020. The aircraft is deployed as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, which t... More
A Polish Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon engages in
A Polish Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon engages in a planned intercept of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 28, 2019, over Poland. This deployment allows aircrew... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Domenic Troilo, a pilot assigned
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Domenic Troilo, a pilot assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron peers out the window of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 28, 2019, over Poland. ... More
Tony Barron, a member of The Vintage & Military Amateur
Tony Barron, a member of The Vintage & Military Amateur Radio Society, speaks to an attendee about the radio on display at the RAF Fairford 75th Anniversary Heritage Day at RAF Fairford, England, September 6, 2... More
Capt. Erik Leitzel, a B-2 Spirit pilot assigned to
Capt. Erik Leitzel, a B-2 Spirit pilot assigned to the 393rd Bomb Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, stands for an interview with a British journalist on August 30, 2019, at Royal Air Force Fairford... More
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbird
FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbird aeronautical team fly past spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, on July 15, 2017. T... More
Air transportation Airmen from the 2nd Logistics Readiness
Air transportation Airmen from the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., unload equipment deployed from Barksdale to RAF Fairford, England, as a part of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bombe... More
Maintainers from the 162nd Wing, Arizona Air National
Maintainers from the 162nd Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, launch F-16C Fighting Falcons at Namest Air Base, Czech Republic. The 162nd Wing flew over 60 sorties during Ample Strike 2018. The Arizona Air Guard... More
A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly
A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly past as part of a USAFE fly over at the Royal International Air Tattoo, 14 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversa... More
Staff Sgt. Jacob Spillman, Head Quarters United States
Staff Sgt. Jacob Spillman, Head Quarters United States Air Forces in Europe air traffic controller deployed from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, updates the arrival board for the incoming B-52H Stratofortress at RA... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. "Hydro" of the 96th Bomber Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. "Hydro" of the 96th Bomber Squadron stationed out of Barksdale Air Force Base, La. performs bombardier duties on a B-52H Stratofortress flying out of RAF Fairford, England while performing ... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, three Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, and a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress fly together during Bomber Task Fo... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Barba, 351st Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Barba, 351st Air Refueling Squadron director of operation and KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, flies a KC-135 assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, after ref... More
A B-52H Stratofortress bomber, assigned to the 2nd
A B-52H Stratofortress bomber, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, deploys a parachute to aid in slowing down the aircraft during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 while deployed... More
Airman 1st Class Khalil Miles-Palmer, 2nd Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Khalil Miles-Palmer, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., performs maintenance on the engine of a B-52 Strato... More
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to Whiteman Air
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, lands at RAF Fairford, England, on March 12, 2020. The aircraft is deployed as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, which tests the readi... More
Mr. Barry Seamonds (right), RAF Fairford assistant
Mr. Barry Seamonds (right), RAF Fairford assistant fire chief for operations, and Pamela Grundy, a British local, demonstrate a popular dance in the 1940’s called the “Lindy Hop,” while at the RAF Fairford 75t... More
A pilot from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force
A pilot from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares to start the engines on a B-52 Stratofortress at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 19, 2017 prior to a mission in support of... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Craig McBean, assigned to
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Craig McBean, assigned to the 5th Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Base, North Dakota, poses for a portrait in front of a B-2 Spirit on March 19, 2020, at RAF Fairford, United Kin... More
U.S. Air Force security forces Airmen pose for a portrait
U.S. Air Force security forces Airmen pose for a portrait in front of a B-2 Spirit on March 19, 2020, at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. McBeana deployed to RAF Fairford in support of Bomber Task Force Europe op... More
The wonders of a B-52 - A large jetliner sitting on top of an airport ...
A B-52H Stratofortress forward deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford, England, awaits a training mission in support of either, BALTOPS 15 or Saber Strike 15, June 16, 2015. Three B-52s and over 200 military pers... More
U.S. Air Force members deployed to Royal Air Force
U.S. Air Force members deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, play cricket at the Fairford Cricket Club, June 8, 2016. The service members joined with locals from the area to learn the sport and ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Perez, 2nd Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Perez, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare specialist, dons his personal protective equipment prior to surging fuel from a B-52 Stratofortress at Royal Air Fo... More
A drag parachute on a B-52 Stratofortress deployed
A drag parachute on a B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is opened after landing at RAF Fairford, England, March 20, 2019. The B-52s arrived at RAF Fairford to conduct theater inte... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed (center), Third
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed (center), Third Air Force commander, greets Royal Air Force Sqn. Ldr. Clive Wood (left), RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth RAF commander, during his visit to the 501st Comba... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D.,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., deploys its chute after landing at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 5, 2015. Three B-52s, maintenance crews and support teams from bases across Air... More
Airmen wait to off load a C-5M Super Galaxy at Royal
Airmen wait to off load a C-5M Super Galaxy at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 12, 2017. The aircraft transported equipment for the 2nd Bomb Wing in support of bomber assurance and deterrence op... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Knox, assigned to
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Knox, assigned to the 5th Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Base, North Dekota, poses for a portrait in front of a B-2 Spirit on March 19, 2020, at RAF Fairford, United King... More
A Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies
A Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies off the wing of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019 over the Barents Sea region of the Arctic Circle. ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Sanden, 2nd Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Sanden, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs a post flight inlets and exhaust inspection on a B-52 Stratofortress at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 18, 201... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a maneuver
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a maneuver during the Royal International Air Tattoo, 15 July, 2017, on RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT 17 commemorates the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, wit... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Bolivar,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Bolivar, assigned to the 5th Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Base, North Dakota, poses for a portrait in front of a B-2 Spirit on March 19, 2020, at RAF Fairford,... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Craig McBean, assigned to
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Craig McBean, assigned to the 5th Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Base, North Dakota, poses for a portrait in front of a B-2 Spirit on March 19, 2020, at RAF Fairford, United Kin... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over June 7, 2016, at Royal
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over June 7, 2016, at Royal Air Force Fairford, Gloucestershire, England. The jet was met by an en route recovery team (ERT) in England to transition aircraft from and to Beale Air Force... More
RIAT 2016 - A fighter jet sitting on top of an airport tarmac
Maj. William Andreotta, a F-35 Heritage Flight Pilot from Luke AFB, parks his F-35 after completing a demonstration at the 2016 Royal Internation Air Tattoo, June 10, 2016, at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT... More
9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen pull down
9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen pull down a U-2 Dragon Lady's wing to level the aircraft June 7, 2016, at Royal Air Force Fairford, Gloucestershire, England. Due to the bicycle-style landing gear, the ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa deputy commander, conducts an interview at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019, regarding the Bomber Task Force in Europe... More
A 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress pops a parachute
A 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress pops a parachute upon landing at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 4. Three B-52s arrived at RAF Fairford to begin a nearly two week deployment for training in the U.S. Euro... More
A B-52H Stratofortress deploys from Minot Air Force
A B-52H Stratofortress deploys from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 2, 2016 for Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom. The deployed B-52s will participate in U.S. European Command’s exercises Baltops 16 and... More
An RAF Fairford Fox mascot adorns the wall of the base
An RAF Fairford Fox mascot adorns the wall of the base theater, where Col. Kurt Wendt, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Keene, 501st Combat Support Wing command chief, spoke wit... More