Four typhoon fighters land at the airport

The Royal Air force arrived on Thursday afternoon in Bermuda at 2:30pm from their first stop in London, after beginning their journey from the Azores.

This fleet of four Typhoon fighter jets, and one Tri-Star military plane, will stay in Bermuda for only a day, before continuing on to Nevada and the Nellis Red Force Base.

At the Nellis Red Force Base, the two squadrons from Leuchars Station, will continue training in an exercise called, "Operation Red Flag." But Bermuda is not just another pit-stop along the way.

It is a necessary stop, according to Eugene Ball, from Aircraft Services of Bermuda, who explained to the Sun that L.F. Wade Airport is an important fixture on the route of the Royal Air Force.

"Without stopping in Bermuda, these planes would risk running out of fuel before reaching their next destination."

Members of the squadron, once arriving in Bermuda, are diligent in their inspection of the aircraft for any possible complications. From top to bottom, the jets are looked over carefully by the corporals and sergeants of the Royal Air Force, while Aircraft Services of Bermuda and L..F. Wade Airport staff, also make sure to fill up the fleet with fuel and assist with any technical difficulties - which thankfully there were none.

The Royal Air Force is scheduled to be in Nevada, training for approximately six weeks. Upon completion, the squadrons will return once again to L.F. Wade Airport, to repeat the process of refueling and inspection, before returning home.