There's at least 18 large US military logistical / refueling aircraft that have now arrived in Portugal - 12 having become stationed plus 6 or so hovering the Portuguese military air field / Lages base (some just call it base # 4).

The issue is being argued, and questioned if this was for so-called more simple NATO excercises (which no one really believes) or intended for the middle east amidst the (let us call it "tension" for the moment).. tension.

I must add that years ago the US presence in our Lages military base had been thankfully, very significantly downgraded and downsized.

So, the issue is being argued, and the Portuguese traditional Left (communist party) plus the centrist slightly left Portuguese Socialist Party (habitually Government or habitual main opposition party, now tied in such position wirh the more hard core globalist new Chega.. (Chega are the ones that are fine not only just backing Ukraine to the utmost degree, but also Nathanyahu as well b t w, but I digress).

So, concerns ...

On the B-2 bombers that have taken off:

"Immediate post-takeoff refueling was conducted, which strongly suggests the aircraft may be heavily loaded, potentially with ordnance, indicating operational intent".

B-2 stealth bombers under the callsigns MYTEE11 FLT and MYTEE21 FLT-estimated to include 4 to 6 stealth bombers-departed Whiteman Air Force Base overnight. They are currently en route to Guam, now approaching Hawaiian airspace, supported by USAF aerial refueling tankers.

Key observations:

• Immediate post-takeoff refueling was conducted, which strongly suggests the aircraft may be heavily loaded, potentially with ordnance, indicating operational intent.
• Over the past several days, a deliberate aerial refueling bridge was established, with tankers pre-positioned along the flight path.

https://x.com/Global_Mil_Info/status/1936410710944125079?t=8t2Ec27OziRVvxHZc4zGiA&s=19

https://x.com/prayingmedic/status/1936420689520795915?t=aQl4PioMtePYN7B_YaBY5A&s=19

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