Victory in Europe Day pioneered 16th Air Force’s missions
B-47 Stratojets sit on Zaragoza Air Base, Spain, ready for reflex missions in September 1961. 16th Air Force units’ B-47 Stratojets, B-52 Stratofortress, B-58 Hustler and KC-135 Stratotankers conducted reflex missions to deter the Soviets and to back our Allies. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)