The Latest Breaking News from RAF Fairford

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

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 17, 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

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 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

Wales Online · Mar 14, 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

Wales Online · Mar 9, 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

Bristol Post · Mar 2, 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

Evening Standard · Feb 11, 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

Birmingham Post · Feb 4, 2022