TIRANA, Aug 22 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama shared Monday evening the image of the two U.S. heavy bombers B-52 that flew low over Tirana’s main Skanderbeg Square earlier today.
“Two of the largest U.S. army heavy bombers, the beasts B52, conducted a flight over Tirana in the framework of the 100th anniversary of the United States-Albania diplomatic ties,” PM Rama said via a post on social media.
The two planes flew over Tirana’s Skanderbeg Square between at 2:45- 3:00 p.m. in a spectacular military performance.
The flight was a unique opportunity for Tirana citizens to watch the two U.S. planes flying low.
The United States Ambassador Yuri Kim joined a crowd of people at Skanderbeg Square to watch the military performance.
The flyover of U.S. long-range, heavy bombers B-52s took place in honour 100 years of U.S.-Albania diplomatic relations, including the relationship as NATO Allies and partners.
The B-52s, which for over 60 years have been the backbone of the U.S. strategic bomber force.
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