The U.S. Air Force has removed all of its bombers from a British air base following a security incident that resulted in the arrest of five British men last month. A Pentagon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News on Sunday that all U.S. bombers previously deployed to RAF Fairford have returned to their home stations across the United States. The Wall Street Journal was first to report on the redeployment of the aircraft. A spokesperson emphasized that U.S. Air Force bombers routinely operate globally to maintain force readiness and operational requirements. The personnel operating the nation’s bomber force—including B-1, B-2, and B-52 aircraft—remain fully prepared to deliver precision global strike capabilities anywhere and at any time, including via operations launched and recovered directly from the continental United States. The security concerns followed an incident on Oct. 27, when five men in their 20s, all British nationals from London, were arrested near the RAF Fairford air base on suspicion of terror offenses and explosives. The facility has previously been utilized by American bombers to carry out strikes against Iran. Authorities confirmed that the suspects have since been released on bail.
Source: cbsnews.com
