The new requirements for RAF fighter and bomber operations from the south-west needed a matching supply structure, which had not been built.

In early May 1953, the major construction on the base was completed, and SAC was able to use its long runway for strategic bomber operations.

In December 1971, he was selected for bomber aerial operations.

Experiences over Germany had shown a need for long-range escort fighters to protect the Eighth Air Force's heavy bomber operations.

Of the 2,000 airfields in the western Soviet Union, just 200 were considered to be of use for bomber operations.

In 1942 the airstrip was in use to stage fighter and bomber operations and received bombing damage from Japanese forces.

In June 1942 the crews and aircraft moved to the Middle East for bomber operations alongside No. 159 squadron.

Only Andover airfield was hit, and it was used for bomber operations, not fighters.

SAM advancements ended the concept of high-altitude bomber operations, in favor of low-altitude raids.

The Japanese had constructed three small fighter strips on Tinian, but none were suitable for bomber operations.