The Latest Breaking News from RAF

Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford air base, used by US air forces

British police have arrested several men under the Explosives Act following increased security at a military base. The army is examining multiple vehicles near RAF Fairford, which is involved in US operations. Various emergency vehicles have been deployed in the nearby village of Fairford as authorities respond to the situation.…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Man arrested on suspicion of conducting ‘hostile surveillance’ at RAF base

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The Independent UK · Jul 31

Prince William promised a three-year-old he'd put a Mickey Mouse drawing on his fridge

Prince William charmed onlookers at RAF Coningsby by setting aside royal duties to connect with a three-year-old boy. He knelt to accept a drawing, promised to display it on his fridge, and even shared a hug. This heartwarming moment highlights how universal parenting experiences transcend royal status, offering a glimpse…

The Times of India · Jun 4

Bulletin AM briefing: UK air base in Cyprus hit by drone strike – and today’s other top stories

Here are five of this morning’s biggest stories.

The Independent UK · Mar 2

Women ‘trafficked through UK airports by Epstein’ just months before his arrest

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The Independent UK · Feb 26

Epstein trafficked women ‘through UK airports until month before arrest’ in 2019

Paedophile financier travelled to and from Britain on private jet 60 times, while he booked commercial flights from or through the country as late as June 2019, according to reports

The Independent UK · Feb 26

UK PM Keir Starmer blocks Donald Trump from using RAF bases for potential Iran strike

Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly blocked Donald Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran, citing legal concerns. This comes amid rising US-Iran tensions and US military build-up. Trump had publicly urged the UK not to cede control of Diego Garcia, a key base, and suggested its use for…

The Times of India · Feb 19

Country diary: Welcome to the woods where bomber aircraft once hid

Speke, Merseyside: Walking through Stockton’s Wood today, you’d never know it played such a vital role in the second world war

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025

Man remanded in custody after RAF aircraft ‘damaged by Palestine Action’

Two Voyager planes suffered £7 million worth of damage from the action, which was claimed by the group Palestine Action, at RAF Brize Norton in June.

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2025

Two further terror arrests after vandalism of planes at RAF base

The spray painting was claimed by soon-to-be banned campaign group Palestine Action.

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2025