Why have the US withdrawn all its B1 bombers from RAF Fairford?
Sky’s defence and security editor Deborah Haynes looks at the significance of the move, which comes days after a suspected terror plot near the Gloucestershire base.
The aircraft have returned to the US, with the Pentagon citing operational security but giving no specific reason for the withdrawal.
Deborah examines the possible security concerns, the ongoing threat from Iran and what the move means for US-UK cooperation.
Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/us-removes-all-air-force-bombers-from-raf-fairford-after-suspected-terror-plot-13595162
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