U.S. Military Aircraft Spotted at Freetown International Airport

A United States military aircraft was seen at the Freetown International Airport on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

It was not particularly clear the purpose of the aircraft in Sierra Leone. The sighting has sparked curiosity and speculation about its presence in the country.

Social media buzzed with various theories, with some suggesting that the aircraft was in Sierra Leone for a refueling stop. Others say the aircraft’s presence is unconnected to the recent political situation in the country.

However, Michael Berewa, the State House Director of Communications, clarified the situation. “The military aircraft spotted at Freetown International Airport this morning touched down briefly for a technical stop,” Berewa stated.

The aircraft has been identified as a US Boeing B-52 Globemaster III, known for its immense power and thunderous noise. The brief visit of this formidable warplane has garnered significant attention, highlighting the global reach and operational complexity of the United States military.

Debunking social media rumors about the intended purpose of the aircraft, the Ministry of Information has released a document showing a landing permit was granted to the aircraft by the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority from 23rd June to 25th June.

In a statement, the U.S. Embassy in Freetown said: “We are aware of some misinformation about a U.S. Air Force plane that was seen landing at Lungi Airport. A plane landed for routine refueling, and promptly left Sierra Leone. Rumors of the plane landing in Sierra Leone for any other purpose are false.”

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| 2024-06-25 20:45:35

Be careful America want to create war in sierraLeone Don't trust them
| 2024-06-24 06:24:01

This is very suspicious, let's wait for the outcome but 🤔🤔🤔🤔
| 2024-06-24 00:03:05

The tripatite committee's failure to inform sierra Leone about their aim and objective is the problem.
| 2024-06-23 21:52:29

This shows that Sierra Leone has a good airport. Congratulations to president Bio. He has open the nation to international level.
| 2024-06-23 21:32:48

Wallaye 😔🥱
Abdulai Karim kebe | 2024-06-23 19:03:29

It is a good thing for Bio to that there is a greater power to take he out of he misbehave as per the UN charter and convention against human rights. So of you always say America has no right to intervene in our political business. But you all forget that Sierra Leone is part of the United nations. That being said, there are rules
mohamedj27 | 2024-06-23 16:44:39

Na way plenty man dem, either dem been too small, dem runaway with dem even before the war reach Freetown. The only time wae US b8g plane cam salone, na wae d city been experience, total gun fire continously for long time. Nor to way man dem only weapon na only social media platform. Man dem feel say, na salone d Dunya stop. But watin dae go on na places lek dem Burkina Faso, Niger, even Cameron, central Africa. Or Kenya yesterday. Do for know say, salone dae at peace.
| 2024-06-23 16:40:39

We got to be suspicious about this refuel landing. The same happened the last time with a South African plane and what followed next was a coup attempt. Why would an American fighter plane come to refuel in Salone when there are other Western countries to do so? Something that has never happened before.