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27th March 2026 | 11:23

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From: Peripatetic

Quote:

https://x.com/DefenceGeek/status/203...043995886?s=20

Quote:

More Bombers Arrive to RAF Fairford FreeIran!

--- Operation EPIC FURY ---

A total of 3 additional B-1B "Lancer" bombers, operating as callsigns "PURSE33", "PURSE34" and "PURSE35" have arrived at RAF Fairford (EGVA) this afternoon, bringing the total US bomber fleet to 21 aircraft.

New arrivals:
B-1B "PURSE33" 85-0060 #AE6BD1 "Dakota Posse"
B-1B "PURSE34" 86-0134 #AE6C05 "Thunderbird"
B-1B "PURSE35" 85-0069 #AE6BD0 "Avenger"

This means there are now:
B-52H "Stratofortress" x 6
B-1B "Lancer" x 15