US B‑1 Lancers left RAF Fairford and returned to the United States
The United States has withdrawn all twelve B‑1 Lancer strategic bombers from RAF Fairford, returning them to U.S. bases. The pull‑out follows reports of a suspected Iran‑linked terror plot aimed at the aircraft and personnel on the base.
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- 4 Oct 2026 · 19:43 UTC
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- 4 Oct 2026 · 19:43 UTC
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