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US Air Force B-1 bomber lands at RAF Fairford
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A US Air Force B-1 Lancer bomber arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening after the UK granted permission for “defensive” US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases.
Why it matters
A Rockwell B-1 Lancer bomber landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening. The aircraft is described as capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles. The excerpt states the UK prime minister granted permission for “defensive” US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases. The excerpt describes the authorization as covering operations from RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia. The UK armed forces chief is quoted as expecting the US to launch missions from the Gloucestershire base “within the next few days.”
Implications
- • US strike aircraft are now positioned at RAF Fairford.
- • US missions can be launched from RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia under the UK-approved “defensive” terms described in the excerpt.
Who is affected
- • UK prime minister and defense decision-makers
- • US Department of Defense and US Air Force mission planners
- • RAF Fairford base operations and support personnel
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