The big boys arrive: More US bombers fly in to UK airbase ahead of 'the big one' as US promises 'surge' in attacks against Iran

The long-range strategic aircraft are capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles, making them among the most powerful conventional bombers in the US arsenal.


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