“Two of the largest U.S. army heavy bombers, the beasts B52, conducted a flight over Tirana in the framework of the 100^th 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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The two planes flew over Tirana’s Skanderbeg Square between at 2:45- 3:00 p.m. in honor of 100 years of U.S.-Albania diplomatic relations, including the relationship as NATO Allies and partners.

The United States Ambassador Yuri Kim joined a crowd of people at Skanderbeg Square to watch the military performance.

“We’re very happy to be here, in the middle of Tirana, in the middle of Albania for the historic flyover of two B52 bombers! As everybody knows these are the biggest aircrafts in the U.S. military and they are conducting an exercise, flying over the region, including Albania but not just Albania. Other countries as well. It should make very clear that for the United States, our defense relationship, our alliance with Albania is extremely important. We stand by our NATO Ally always. First, last, always!” Ambassador Kim said in her remarks.

“There should be no doubt about that!  And I am very pleased to be here with your Chief of Defense. I know that there have been some incidents recently, but we are with you all the way. And we’re looking forward to seeing the results of the investigation and holding accountable those who are responsible,” she added.

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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