Bomber Mission XXVI: US B-52H Launches Second Day of Strikes on Iran

Two B-52H bombers from RAF Fairford conducted a second consecutive day of missions over Iran as part of Operation EPIC FURY, supported by multiple KC-135 tankers.

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Bomber Mission XXVI - Buff's will be back! #FreeIran‌
--- Operation EPIC FURY ---

Yesterday (20th March 2026) the US bomber fleet at RAF Fairford (EGVA) launched 2x B-52H "Stratofortress" bombers to Iran for the second day in a row for the type. The aircraft involved in this mission are:

Mission XXVI
B-52H "ARNIE24" 60-0012 #AE5875 "Heavy Hauler"
B-52H "ARNIE25" 60-0060 #AE5895 "Iron Butterfly"
KC-135 (x3) "WOODEN??" (Location unknown)
KC-135R "WOODEN09" ? (From Chania)
KC-135R "WOODEN10" ? (From Chania)
KC-135R "WOODEN11" 62-3513 #AE068C (From Chania)

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