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B-52 Stratofortress, A-10 Warthogs put in an appearance

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Photo: Latvijas Radio / Vita Anstrate

June 14, 2016, 8:06

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Authors: Eng.LSM.lv (Latvian Public Broadcasting)

In an ear-splitting display of military power Monday, a US Air Force B-52 'Stratofortress' put in an appearance over Latvia as part of ongoing 'Saber Strike' NATO military exercises.

The B-52 put in an overflight of the Adazi military base at a rather lower altitude than its normal operating altitude, as a video clip posted by Latvia's armed forces showed.

Sauszemes un gaisa mācībās #SaberStrike lauka taktiskajā vingrinājumā Ādažu poligonā uzdevumu veic bumbvedējs B-52. pic.twitter.com/FA8MTaLQil
— NBS (@Latvijas_armija) June 13, 2016

Also on hand were two much-loved A-10 Warthog ground attack aircraft who, unusually, seemed quiet in comparison.

Sauszemes, gaisa mācībās #SaberStrike lauka taktiskajā vingrinājumā Ādažu poligonā uzdevumu veic lidmašīnas A-10. pic.twitter.com/MEpdrETp5V
— NBS (@Latvijas_armija) June 13, 2016

Saber Strike exercises have another week to run.

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