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RAF Fairford Explosives Investigation

Police have evacuated homes near RAF Fairford, an air base in England used by the US, and arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences.

Where it stands

The US has returned all B-1 bombers stationed at RAF Fairford to their American home bases.

Following:
October 2026
Mon, Oct 5
Oct 5The UK government insisted RAF Fairford remained safe
Oct 5Trump said suspected Iran-linked threats prompted the B-1 bomber withdrawal
Sun, Oct 4
Oct 4The US withdrew all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford
September 2026
Tue, Sep 29
Sep 29Marco Rubio alleged foreign involvement in the airbase explosives incident
Sun, Sep 27
Sep 27Police evacuated homes and arrested men over suspected explosives offences
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