U.S. Air Force Flies B-52 Stratofortress Bomber Over Somalia‏

The US Air Force has flown one of its B-52 Stratofortress bombers off the coast of East Africa on a training mission, with the aircraft passing low over Somalia on Saturday. The flight comes a month after a deadly al Shabaab attack on a Kenyan air base that killed three Americans. US Africa Command on 16 February said "in concert with partners, a B-52 training mission occurred in East Africa.  This long-range, unarmed training mission showcases the global reach and agility of US forces. It also reflects our versatility and continued commitment to our partners."