A major incident has been declared near RAF Fairford with specialist explosive units examining multiple vehicles following arrests under the Explosives Act. The incident is taking place in Whelford, which is at the eastern end of the air base that is currently being used for bomber operations in the Iran [read more]
In recent weeks, the Gloucestershire air base of RAF Fairford has once again become a focal point for long-range United States Air Force operations in Europe. The base is currently supporting deployments linked to Operation Epic Fury, a US-led campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure. Long used as a forward operating location for American [read more]
United States Air Force (USAF) B1-B supersonic bombers have started to arrive at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise and the bombing on Iran by the US intensifies. The first aircraft arrived this evening with sources saying up to 6 aircraft are expected [read more]
Two U.S. B-52H Stratofortress bombers, from the 307th Bomb Wing based at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at RAF Fairford on 12 September 2025 to participate in Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2, a major multinational training event led by the Royal Air Force. The deployment underlines allied commitment to maintaining [read more]
Two Boeing B52H Stratofortresses of the US Air Force have arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire this evening for their latest deployment at the strategic air base. The aircraft have been deployed from the 69th Bomb Squadron who are based at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota Details of the [read more]
Four Boeing B-52 Stratofortresses have been deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as part of the latest European Bomber Task Force by the United States Air Force (USAF). The aircraft will operate as the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron taking part in exercises together with NATO Allies and other international partners [read more]
The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2024, which takes place from the 19th to the 21st of July next year at RAF Fairford has already sold 25,000 tickets according to organisers. The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises (RAFCTE), which organises and puts on the annual air show, has said [read more]
The United States Air Force (USAF) has started its latest Bomber Task Force deployment to the UK as Rockwell B1-B Lancer strategic bombers arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire yesterday. The aircraft from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas arrived at RAF Fairford early yesterday [read more]
US Air Force Boeing B52 Stratofortress have begun to arrive at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire ahead of a “long-planned” training mission with NATO allies. Four of the long-range heavy bombers arrived at the base today with up to four more potentially arriving in the coming days. The timing of the [read more]
During August and September of 2020, RAF Fairford in the Cotswolds hosted 6 USAF B-52 Strato fortress heavy bombers as they took part in two exercises in Europe and Africa. The 6 aircraft that took part were: 60-0007 Guardians of the upper realm 60-0029 Warriors beyond the horizon 60-0056 Black [read more]
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