A B-52 Stratofortress flies over the runway of RAF Fairford, England Jan. 9, 2018. The aircraft from Minot Air Force Base, , deployed to RAF Fairford to conduct theater integration and training. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise United States Air Forces in Europe's forward operating location for bombers. Training with joint partners, allied nations and other Air Force units helps the 5th Bomb Wing contribute to ready and postured forces.

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