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  "path": "/2026/03/23/b-52s-launching-from-raf-fairford-with-jdams/",
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  "tags": [
    "Iran",
    "Troubled Areas",
    "B-52H Stratofortress",
    "GBU-31",
    "Joint Direct Attack Munition",
    "Operation Epic Fury",
    "RAF Fairford",
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  "textContent": "After initially employing only AGM-158 JASSM stand-off weapons, B-52s are now launching from RAF Fairford with the external pylons fully loaded with GBU-31 JDAM bombs. After weeks flying only with AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) under their wings, the U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers deployed to RAF Fairford, UK, have now switched […]",
  "title": "B-52s are now Launching from RAF Fairford Loaded with JDAM Bombs"
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