History of U.S. Bomber Aircraft in Europe

Mr. William Butler, the Command Historian of U.S. European Command (EUCOM), talks about the history of U.S. Bomber Aircraft in Europe in this mini-documentary. July 17, 2020 marks the 72nd anniversary of the arrival of U.S. Bomber Aircraft on the continent.



By Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Castellano AFN Stuttgart Germany Jul 17, 2020
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