Fairford Royal Air Force Base5 days agoWarning to plane spotters amid 'chaos' near RAF baseUS bombers arriving and departing from a Gloucestershire base have drummed up a lot of interest.5 days ago6 days agoUS bomber declares emergency as it returns to baseThe aircraft issued a 7700 distress code as it was flying to the east of Southampton. 6 days ago20 Mar 2026Why are UK military bases being used in Iran conflict?The Prime Minister says the US can use British military bases for "limited defensive purpose".20 Mar 202620 Mar 2026'US bombers make my house shake'RAF Fairford is being used by the United States Air Force to launch operations against Iran.20 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Roads closed and screens put up around RAF baseThe base has been used to launch defensive US military strikes on Iran.17 Mar 202611 Mar 2026US bombers take off from RAF FairfordSir Keir Starmer granted the US permission to use the base for "defensive" action against Iran.11 Mar 202610 Mar 2026US military prepare explosive ordnance at UK air baseUS military personnel spotted preparing explosive ordnance at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.10 Mar 20269 Mar 2026B-52s arrive at UK air base amid conflict with IranThe military bombers are capable of launching missiles more than 1,500 miles.9 Mar 20267 Mar 2026Anti-war protest at RAF base being used by USSeveral US bombers have now landed at the airbase in order to launch strikes at Iran.7 Mar 2026...
