US removes all bombers from UK air base

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

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The US Air Force has pulled all of its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after a suspected terror plot at the base.The Pentagon confirmed all its bombers were headed back to their home bases in the US after being filmed leaving Gloucestershire on Sunday.The return of the bombers follows an alleged attack on the base, and on Saturday a sixth man, a dual UK-Iranian national arrested in connection with the event, was released on bail, according to Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP).The Pentagon confirmed it reshuffled its air force assets in a statement on Sunday.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "US Air Force bombers routinely operate around the world to support global force readiness and operational requirements," it said."While operational security precluded us from confirming the movement of our assets and forces in real time, we can acknowledge now that all US bombers that were deployed to RAF Fairford have redeployed to their home stations in the United States."The airmen that operate...

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Air Force has brought home all of its bombers stationed at RAF Fairford, a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran, following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the base.

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bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been returned to their home stations in the United States, a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News.

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**Summary:** The U.S. has removed all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford base in England, following a suspected terror plot investigation at the facility. This move was made after the Pentagon confirmed that all bombers were heading back to their home bases in the United States. **Why It Matters:** This action underscores the