March 28, 2024
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Two B-1B Lancers stage drills on western coast of Korean peninsula

Deployment marks second day of U.S. bomber flights near ROK

Two B-1B Lancer strategic bombers on Thursday conducted drills on the western coast of the Korean peninsula, a South Korean military officer confirmed to NK News.

The bombers were dispatched from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam and flew over the Korean peninsula, reportedly staging simulated bombing drills while flying in formation with around 20 aircraft participating in the annual “Vigilant Ace" air combat drill.

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