U.S. Air Force returns bombers from RAF Fairford in England to the United States
The U.S. Air Force returned bombers from RAF Fairford to U.S. bases after an investigation into an alleged planned attack on the England base.
A Pentagon official said the aircraft were redeployed to their home bases in the United States after operating from RAF Fairford.
The move followed an investigation into an alleged planned attack on the U.S.-run base, according to reports citing the official.
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- ABC News — Air Force removes bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack ↗
- ABC News — US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack, brings them back to the US ↗
- PBS NewsHour — AP report: U.S. Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack ↗