Spanish Hornets escort U.S. B-1B bombers to Norway in NATO’s latest Bomber Task Force mission

Spanish Hornets escort U.S. B-1B bombers to Norway in NATO’s latest Bomber Task Force mission

Upon arrival in the North Atlantic region, the bombers were escorted by Spanish Air and Space Force EF/A-18M Hornets operating from Keflavik Air Base, Iceland. The Spanish fighters are participating in their first NATO Air Policing mission in Iceland, conducting airborne surveillance, interception, and quick reaction alert under the Alliance’s integrated air defence system.     During the deployment, the B-1Bs will fly Ally-led missions with Nor…