Yesterday, April 13th, at the US air base Andersen, in Guam (US territory in Micronesia, Pacific Ocean), an Elephant Walk exercise of weight and respect took place.
A number of major US Air Force aircraft taxied down the base runway. Starting with the B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber and the KC-135 tanker planes.
In all, there were 14 aircraft on the runway at Andersen Air Base, performing a t exercise. Of these were five BUFFs (as the B-52 is also called), six KC-135 Stratotankers, a US Navy MQ-4C Triton UAV and a USAF RQ-4 Global Hawk, and an MH-60S helicopter. Knighthawk, also from the US Navy leading the formation.
“The Elephant Walk showcases the 36th Wing's readiness and ability to generate combat air power at any time to ensure regional stability across the Indo-Pacific“, said a statement from the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF).
The USAF's 36th Wing is the host wing at Andersen AFB.
As stated in the base communiqué, the Elephant Walk is actually a display of air base readiness. After the parade on the runway, the aircraft take off for a given mission.
In addition to being a display of military power, the exercise yields great photos that were shared by the US team located in the Pacific.
The strategically located base receives a wave of important aircraft from the North American arsenal, including the already mentioned B-52H, but other bombers such as the supersonic B-1B Lancer and the stealthy B-2A Spirit.
