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RAF Fairford: What happened and who is behind the alleged terror plot?

Major incident declared over suspected plot against RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire airbase used by the United States Air Force

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Five arrested near US air base as police probe possible Iran link

Counter terrorism police are leading an investigation into the incident. Five men have been arrested on suspected explosives offences as well as on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.

Euronews · Sep 27

In 1958, a mouse nicknamed Minnie Mouse was sent to space by the United States Air Force under the first Mouse-in-Able (MIA-1) mission aboard a two-stage Thor-Able rocket but the animal didn't survive the flight

In 1958, a mouse nicknamed Minnie Mouse was sent to space by the United States Air Force under the first Mouse-in-Able (MIA-1) mission aboard a two-stage Thor-Able rocket but the animal didn't survive the flight. The mission was launched on April 23 from Cape Canaveral to study how a living…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

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Today I learned that F-35 pilots get $400,000 helmets with 'X-ray vision' - but the Pentagon almost ditched them

F-35 pilots each get a $400,000 helmet connected to six infrared cameras mounted to the airframe of their fighter jet

TechRadar · Aug 31

Royal International Air Tattoo 2026 cancelled by organisers – here’s why

Organisers of The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) have announced the cancellation of this year’s event amid the conflict in the Middle East . According to the RIAT’s website, the decision “follows extensive discussions with the Royal Air Force and the United States Air Force regarding uncertainty over access to…

The Independent UK · May 22

Trump to start flying in $400M Qatari jet at center of corruption accusations this summer: report

Aircraft described as ‘stain on the administration’ could form part of country’s 250th anniversary celebrations

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Inside Donald Trump's 'New Air Force One': Lavish Qatari Gift Transforms Jet Into a Flying Mansion

Democrats in Congress have quickly denounced the arrangement, calling it a breach of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause, which prohibits US officials from accepting gifts from foreign states.

International Business Times UK · May 23, 2025

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Boeing Gets $50B in March Orders—Is BA Stock a Buy Now?

Boeing closed over $50 billion in aircraft orders in March alone added to its more than half a trillion backlog, but the stock still sells off. Time to buy?

MarketBeat · Apr 4, 2025

British troops to help US find who is flying drones over English air bases

A number of drones were spotted flying over three bases overnight, the United States Air Force confirmed.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

US Air Force member’s arrest for kidnap and rape of Japanese schoolgirl raises tensions in Okinawa

The United States Air Force serviceman has been charged with ‘non-consensual sexual intercourse’ and ‘indecent kidnapping’

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

US military test launches 2 unarmed intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2 days

The United States Air Force and U.S. Space Force conducted two routine test launches of unarmed intercontinental ballistic missiles this week from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Space · Jun 7, 2024

US airman denies raping UK citizen at RAF base

Keiran Lee Bogstad will face trial in September 2024

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

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