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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The U.S. Embassy in Tirana said that this military performance will honour 100 years of U.S.-Albania diplomatic relations.

“Salute the skies on Monday! Adults and kids alike, don’t miss a dazzling military performance, and come to watch the flyover of two U.S. B-52s from Skanderbeg Square on Monday, August 22,” the Embassy said via social media.

“What better way to honor 100 years of U.S.-Albania diplomatic relations, our flourishing defense relationship, and our common NATO values,” the U.S. Embassy noted.

“The B-52s, which for over 60 years have been the backbone of the U.S. strategic bomber force, will make their way through the friendly skies of southeastern Europe, and right here to Albania,” the Embassy added.

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