An American B-52 flies at low altitude over the capital of Norway

A U.S. B-52 Stratofortress conducted a dramatic low-altitude flight over Oslo, Norway’s capital, accompanied by two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs.

The flight was part of the TOWER BLOCKHOUSE mission of the Bomber Task Force 25-2, highlighting ongoing military cooperation between the United States and Norway. It marks the twelfth operation completed under the current iteration of the BTF.

“The importance of our partnership with Norway in ensuring a secure and stable Arctic cannot be overstated,” said U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Kendall Smith, BTF lead for U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa.

“This flight is a visible demonstration of peace through strength, reinforced by mutual respect and shared values,” he added.

Bomber Task Force missions serve as essential exercises in interoperability, allowing U.S. strategic bombers to train alongside allied air forces in complex scenarios.

Photo and video: Norwegian Armed Forces. This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.