B-1B Lancers Launch for Iran Mission 39 (Operation Epic Fury)

Two B-1B bombers from RAF Fairford conducted Mission 39 to Iran on March 27, 2026, with KC-135 tanker support, as reported by @DefenceGeek.

Retweeted by @hey_itsmyturn from @DefenceGeek:

Bomber Mission 39 - A couple of Divas! #FreeIran‌
--- Operation EPIC FURY ---

Once again, yesterday (27th March 2026) RAF Fairford (EGVA) saw the launch of 2x B-1B "Lancer" bombers for a mission to Iran. I was unable to confirm exactly what tankers refuelled them on the way home, (why will become quite apparent in another post later today)! This mission featured:

Mission XXXIX
B-1B "DIVA43" 86-0108 #AE6BF0 "Aliens with Attitude"
B-1B "DIVA44" 86-0120 #AE6BFA "Whiskey Pete"
KC-135R "VINYL27" 59-1475 #AE04C4 (From EGUN)
KC-135R "VINYL28" 63-8878 #AE05B1 (From EGUN)
KC-135R "VINYL29" 62-3540 #AE0669 (From EGUN)
KC-135T "VINYL30" 58-0095 #AE04FD (Spare, did not launch, from EGUN)

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