RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer and a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress are scheduled to conduct a flyover of Sweden’s capital city, Stockholm, Wednesday.
The U.S. aircraft are slated to fly alongside Swedish Gripens in a joint formation between 12:40 and 1:00 p.m. (CET). The flyover comes on the heels of announcements that Sweden is in the final stages of becoming the newest member of the NATO Alliance.
“The strong and enduring bond between the United States and Sweden, rooted in mutual interests and shared values, is poised to reach new heights,” stated Gen. James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command. “As Sweden prepares to join the NATO Alliance as its 32nd member, we eagerly anticipate deepening our collaboration with our Swedish Allies. Initiatives like this joint flyover are just the beginning, as we work together to advance international stability and security.”
The aircraft are slated to fly over Avicii Arena, Sweden’s Parliament House, the Stockholm Arlanda Airport, and the Uppsala Airport.
U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa officials note that scheduled flyover events are subject to short-notice changes or cancellations. Updates, if necessary, will be shared as available.
The U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer fact sheet can be found at: https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104500/b-1b-lancer/
The U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress fact sheet can be found at: https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104465/b-52h-stratofortress/
For more information, please contact the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Public Affairs Office at +49 06371-47-6558 or via email at usafepao.pao@us.af.mil or after hours at usafepa.pastaffdutyofficer@us.af.mil.