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US air force removes all bombers from British military base RAF Fairford

BBC News October 05, 2026 13 views
US air force removes all bombers from British military base RAF Fairford

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The United States Air Force has announced that all bombers stationed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, have been re‑deployed to their home bases in the United States.

In a statement released by the U.S. Air Force, officials confirmed that the aircraft, which had been operating from the British airfield, have now returned to their respective domestic bases.

RAF Fairford has long served as a key location for U.S. strategic bomber operations, hosting aircraft such as the B‑52 Stratofortress and B‑1 Lancer during joint exercises and deterrence patrols.

The move follows routine adjustments to the deployment of U.S. forces in Europe, reflecting shifting operational priorities and the ongoing partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States.

While the statement did not specify the number or type of aircraft involved, it underscored the continued cooperation between the two nations in maintaining air‑power readiness across the Atlantic.

<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>

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