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Drones reported over RAF Fairford and three U.S.-used bases in eastern England

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Aerial view of RAF Lakenheath airfield
RAF Lakenheath, one of the U.S.-used bases where drones were reported in 2024 Chris, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

U.S. Air Forces in Europe said small drones of varying size and number had been seen near and over RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Feltwell since Nov. 20, and its update added RAF Fairford in southwest England. It said none affected base residents, facilities or assets.

Sources

  1. OfficialU.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Statement on Installation Security in the UK (Update 1)U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (af.mil) / 2024-11-26
  2. PressDrones spotted near 3 bases used by US Air Force in EnglandAir Force Times (Associated Press) / 2024-11-25

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  1. 26 Nov 2024It happened (this event)
  2. 27 Nov 2024UK defence ministers answer Parliament on drones over US-used RAF bases

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