THE United States held the world’s biggest “elephant walk” in a spectacular show of strength to Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
More than 4,000 airmen shared the runway with 80 aircrafts in single file, nose-to-tail take-off positions, which is said to resemble elephants walking.
The incredible scenes at Sheppard Air Force Base, in Wichita County, Texas, highlighted the importance of Air Force training and partnerships with allies.
“The key to airpower is exceptional Airmen, and the key to exceptional Airmen is exceptional training,” said General Lyle K Drew.
“That’s what we do here at Sheppard, and this elephant walk was our message to the world that the U.S. and its international partners remain committed to delivering the best-trained Airmen in the world,” he added.
It comes as America sailed a massive warship through the Taiwan Strait in a display of power towards China.
The US Navy described the journey as a “routine transit”, which took place only days after China stopped it’s massive drills around Taiwan.
And US nuclear B-52 bombers were flanked by NATO fighters in V-formation to deliver a similar message to Vladimir Putin last month.
The warning to the tyrant came as jets intercepted a pair of the bombers over the Baltic.
The US demonstrated another ‘elephant walk’ back in December 2020 when a fleet of 30 fighter jets showcased their combat readiness.
I SURE HOPE THAT I AM WRONG ABOUT THIS!!!!!!!!! Grumpy