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The Latest Breaking News from RAF Fairford

A bittersweet thrill: daytrippers watch US warplanes in action at RAF Fairford

With some misgivings, families and aviation enthusiasts bring stepladders and picnics to the perimeter fence

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6

Watch: US B-52 bomber lands at UK air base as Iran conflict spirals

A US Air Force B-52 bomber plane landed at RAF Fairford airbase on Monday (9 March), after the US and Israel’s airstrikes towards Iran sparked widespread regional conflict.

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Two more US aircraft arrive at RAF Fairford

Aircraft touch down in Gloucestershire after Trump given use of British bases for defensive operations in Iran

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8

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Britain on brink of joining Trump’s war with US bombers flying from RAF Fairford to target Iran

The Ministry of Defence said the US aircraft will carry out ‘defensive’ missions against Iranian missile sites putting British lives at risk

Evening Standard · Mar 7

US using British bases for ‘specific defensive operations’ after bombers arrive

The first B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening, with three more following on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Mar 7

Four US bombers land at RAF base in UK after warning of surge in strikes on Iran

B-1 Lancers arrive at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after Starmer allows US to use UK as a base for ‘defensive’ action

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7

US bomber that can carry 24 cruise missiles and hit 900mph lands in UK

The B-1 Lancer landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday.

Evening Standard · Mar 6

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US bomber ‘the Bone’ that can hit 900mph lands in UK ahead of ‘surge’ in Iran strikes

The 146ft B-1 Lancer is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Watch: MP recalls Starmer defended ‘activist’ who broke into RAF base 21 years ago in court

Independent MP Zarah Sultana drew a sharp comparison between Keir Starmer’s past and present when recalling how, as a barrister, he defended an activist who broke into RAF Fairford what> to prevent war crimes crimes either needs quotes or a different way into it> in Iraq—calling it “not terrorism, but…

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Why Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis’ school holidays have started early

The kids were spotted out at RAF Fairford with their parents earlier this week

GoodToKnow · Jul 15, 2023

USAF B52s fly out of RAF Fairford as Putin issues nuclear warning to West

Four Stratofortresses headed out over the North Sea

Wales Online · Sep 21, 2022

First pictures as USAF B52 bombers land at RAF Fairford - updated

Giant aircraft flying to RAF Fairford

Wales Online · Aug 18, 2022

Red Arrows' International Air Tattoo air show route home and timings

They are at the world's biggest military air show

Nottingham Post · Jul 15, 2022

From the Doomsday plane to B-52s, the USAF and RAF planes roaring over the UK as war in Ukraine rages

American and British war planes have been seen criss-crossing the country on a variety of missions and exercises

Wales Online · Mar 25, 2022

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Wales Online · Mar 21, 2022

USAF B52 bomber flies out of RAF Fairford towards Europe as war in Ukraine continues

Latest mission for huge bombers following Putin's invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2022

US Air Force B-52 Bombers spotted on secret flight above UK skies amid Ukraine war

The two US Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses were tracked flying one behind the other over Glasgow, Scotland, hours after a spy plane nicknamed Dragon Lady landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022

'Dragon Lady' spy plane lands at UK base after unknown mission amid Ukraine-Russia war

The U-2 spy plane landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and is an icon of the Cold War - with a range of specifications to make it one of the most stealthiest and secretive craft in the air

Wales Online · Mar 14, 2022

Watch huge USAF B52s fly with NATO allies after taking off from RAF Fairford in England

In-flight footage of pre-planned integration mission as war in Ukraine continues

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Wales Online · Mar 9, 2022

Fearsome sight as huge USAF B52 bombers take off from RAF Fairford on latest mission

Two bombers under callsign FEAR flew out from Gloucestershire base and headed over Wales and the South West of England

Bristol Post · Mar 2, 2022

American B-52 bombers fly over Bristol amid crisis in Ukraine

Two Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crafts left RAF Fairford at around 9.40am, flew over Bristol and the west country, and are currently heading north over the English Channel as of 10.45am

Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2022

Four American long-range bombers arrive in UK as Russia tensions remain high

The four US bombers are part of a long-planned military drill with NATO allies

Birmingham Post · Feb 4, 2022

Royal International Air Tattoo contract awarded to Gloucestershire agency

PinPoint Media will help market the return of the world’s largest military air show to RAF Fairford

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