American Bombers In Sweden For First Time In Modern History

Swedish Armed Forces: "Joint training is about increasing interoperability, that is, our ability to operate together with the United States".

Swedish Armed Forces: "On Monday, June 19, two American B-1B Lancers from the Bomber Task Force (BTF) landed at Luleå-Kallax airport to base Norrbotten's air fleet, F 21. For the first time in modern times, American bombers have thus landed in Sweden".

Statement By The Swedish Armed Forces:

SWEDISH ARMED FORCES: This is a historic event.  In these troubled times and while waiting for NATO membership, it is important to have strong partners.