France Just Closed Its Airspace to U.S. Bombers Attacking Iran — A B-1B Had to Fly Around NATO Allies to Get Home From ...
Summary and Key Points: Dr. Brent M. Eastwood breaks down the diplomatic friction fracturing NATO during the 2026 Operation Epic Fury. On March 18, a USAF B-1B Lancer (tail number 86-0120) returning to RAF Fairford was forced into a massive, fuel-draining …