U.S. Air Force in Europe
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U.S. Air Force in Europe

Published 1622 GMT (0022 HKT) June 16, 2015
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The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's most-advanced aircraft. The Raptor's sophisticated aero design, advanced flight controls, thrust vectoring, and high thrust-to-weight ratio provide the capability to outmaneuver all current and projected aircraft. Capt. Raymond Geoffroy/U.S. Air Froce
B-2 stealth bombers have been sent to bases in England as part of U.S. military exercises in Europe. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images
Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers have been participating in exercises near the Baltics. Senior Airman Carlin Leslie/U.S. Air Force
The military has been sending A-10 "tankbuster" jets to air bases of allied countries in Europe. Doug Pensinger/Getty Images
F-15C Eagle jets can provide air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities. 1st Lt. Christopher Mesnard/U.S. Air Force
An Air Force RC-135U had a close encounter with a Russian warplane earlier this year. U.S. Air Force