Two B-1B Lancer bombers of the United States Air Force will perform a low-flying flight over Sarajevo and other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday, May 30, as a sign of the strong partnership between the United States and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (OSBiH) and their continued commitment to sovereignty. territorial integrity and multi-ethnic character of BiH.
“This marks the enduring bond between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina,” said General James Hecker, a member of the US Air Force and commander of US air bases in Europe, air forces in Africa and NATO’s Joint Air Command.
“The flight shows our commitment to building strong bilateral relations and is proof of our common values and goals. Through cooperation and understanding, we are building a path to a future of peace, security and prosperity in the region,” he added.
The bombers will fly over Sarajevo, but those two B-1B bombers will be seen all over the country. The aircraft will also participate in a joint military event near Tuzla, which will include the engagement of the Joint Tactical Air Control of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Special Forces of the US Army.
B-1B bombers are stationed at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, as part of the latest cycle of the Bomber Task Force. Missions within this operation allow airmen to continuously conduct emergency operations around the world to maintain global stability and security, while allowing units to familiarize themselves with operations in various regions.
The B-1B is a long-range heavy bomber capable of carrying the largest conventional payload of guided and unguided missiles of any aircraft in the Air Force. The multirole B-1B is the backbone of America’s long-range forces. It is capable of using large amounts of precision and non-precision weapons against any enemy, anywhere in the world, at any time.
According to the Ministry of Defense of BiH, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the overflight can be canceled at any time, even without prior notice, due to weather conditions or requirements related to the military mission of the aircraft.
