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US withdraws all B-1B bombers from RAF Fairford after suspected terror plot

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The U.S. Air Force has withdrawn all B-1B Lancer bombers from RAF Fairford, returning 12 aircraft to bases in the United States, according to one report. The move came about a week after arrests in an investigation into a suspected planned attack at the British base.

Discovered 2026-10-04T19:05:18.480259-07:00 | 2026-10-04T19:05:18.480259-07:00

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  • The withdrawal removes the U.S. bomber presence from RAF Fairford, a base used for strikes on Iran, following an investigation into a suspected attack there.
  • The reported return of 12 B-1Bs to U.S. bases is a notable shift in forward basing; the articles do not specify whether the aircraft will be redeployed elsewhere.

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