
US air force removes all bombers from British military base RAF Fairford
No reason has been given for the withdrawal, but it follows a major incident last week when police were alerted to "suspicious vehicles" near the airbase.
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No reason has been given for the withdrawal, but it follows a major incident last week when police were alerted to "suspicious vehicles" near the airbase.

The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.
Eric SchmittUS and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)Military Bases and Installations

Aircraft leave Gloucestershire base to return to US following arrest of dual British-Iranian national in central LondonThe US Air Force has pulled its bombers from RAF Fairford following an investigation into an alleged planned terror attack at the base.The bombers were redeployed back to their home bases in the US, according to a Pentagon official who was not authorised to discuss sensitive military movements and spoke on Sunday on condition of anonymity. Continue reading...
Dan Sabbagh, Marina Dunbar, Charlie MoloneyUS militaryUK news
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