Some of the largest planes in the US Air Force will soon be seen, and heard, over the skies of Wiltshire today.

Throughout Thursday, several B-52 bomber plans are expected to arrive in the UK from the US.

And many of these planes are arriving at RAF Fairford.

 

According to the UK Defence Journal, RAF Fairford is currently a NATO standby airfield shared with the United States Air Force, and therefore not in everyday use.

 

The first planes arrived this morning, and more are expected to arrive throughout the day.

However, residents living close to Fairford are not excited about their arrival, as it's causing distress for people.

 

Dave Guy said on Twitter: "Dear @usairforce as much as I appreciate the excitement, could you tell your Fairford B52 crews that sneaking up on residential areas at roughly 2k ft is not fun for those on the ground? Thx much."

Earlier this year, the US Air Force planes were stationed at RAF Fairford, which operates jointly as one of the USAF's European air bases, during the response to the war in Ukraine.

The aircraft also conducted routine training with European air forces.

According to the U.S. Air Force, the B-52H Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions.

The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet (15,166.6 meters).

It can carry nuclear or precision-guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability.

In a conventional conflict, the B-52 can perform strategic attack, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air and maritime operations.

Earlier this week, a US Air Force Osprey plane was spotted soaring over Wiltshire as it flew from Ely in East Cambridgeshire down towards Cornwall.

The Osprey is originally stationed in Maidenhall.

Despite its status as a Royal Air Force station, it Mildenhall primarily supports United States Air Force operations and is currently the home of the 100th Air Refueling Wing.