RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress is scheduled to conduct a flyover in Riga, Latvia, above the Monument of Freedom and Lielvārde Air Base on 16 May at approximately 12:00 p.m. local as part of the Bomber Task Force Europe mission set, demonstrating the United States’ commitment to security in the Baltic region and across NATO’s eastern flank.
The B-52H Stratofortress will fly in formation with Allied fighter jets currently deployed in support of NATO’s Air Policing missions. This multinational flyover highlights Allied cohesion and the strength of coordinated air operations in defense of shared regional security objectives.
Baltic security is essential to the stability of the entire Euro-Atlantic region. This flyover showcases the continued cooperation between Allies to preserve peace, strengthen deterrence, and ensure a secure and prosperous Baltic Sea region.
Optimal flyover visibility is expected from the Monument of Freedom and the riverside. The timing may be adjusted due to weather or operational requirements.
For more information, please contact the USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs office at usafepao.pao@us.af.mil.