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US B-52H Bomber Departs Barksdale AFB

A US Air Force B-52H strategic bomber has departed Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.

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Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 16:03 UTC
US B-52H Bomber Departs Barksdale AFB
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A US Air Force B-52H 'Stratofortress' strategic bomber, identified by its tail number 61-0029, has taken off from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. This departure follows recent reports of multiple B-52 bombers being deployed and resupplied at RAF Fairford in the UK, indicating ongoing strategic bomber operations. The aircraft's movement from a major US base suggests it may be part of a broader deployment or training exercise.
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