Lt. Col. Bradley Dyer, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander, discusses the mission of the B-52H Stratofortress with a local civic leader who visited Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 9, 2015. The civic leaders came to the base to learn about the B-52 and its capabilities as well as how the pilots operate the 50 year-old aircraft. While at RAF Fairford, the bombers conducted training flights with ground and naval forces around the region and participate, in multi-national exercises BALTOPS 15 and Saber Strike 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malia Jenkins)
Local civic leaders view the B-52H Stratofortress during a civic leader tour at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 9, 2015. The civic leaders also viewed the interior of the B-52 where aircrew members explained how the aircraft is operated and some of the functions used to complete a mission. The Airmen and aircraft are a part of U.S. Strategic Command deployment of forces to train with NATO allies and European partners in addition to testing the command’s global reach capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malia Jenkins)
Lt. Col. Bradley Dyer, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander, briefs local civic leaders before a tour of the B-52H Stratofortress at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 9, 2015. While at RAF Fairford, the bombers will conduct training flights with ground and naval forces around the region and participate in multi-national exercises BALTOPS 15 and Saber Strike 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malia Jenkins)
Security forces members from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., check the identification of local civic leaders before a tour of a B-52H Stratofortress at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 9, 2015. Local civic leaders came to the base to learn about the B-52 and its capabilities as well as how the pilots operate the 50 year-old aircraft. The bombers will conduct training flights with ground and naval forces around the region and participate in multi-national exercises BALTOPS 15 and Saber Strike 15. Combined training and theater security cooperation engagements with the United States’ allies and partners demonstrate all organizations share a commitment to promoting a peaceful and stable Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malia Jenkins)
Maj. Luke Dellenbach, 69th Bomb Squadron director of staff, greets a local civic leader during a tour of the B-52H Stratofortress at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 9, 2015. While at RAF Fairford, the bombers will conduct training flights with ground and naval forces around the region and participate in multi-national exercises BALTOPS 15 and Saber Strike 15. Bomber operations provide credible, flexible and ready capability to respond to a variety of potential threats and situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malia Jenkins)