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The United States Air Force referred questions about the incident at the base, which is home to both the 501st Combat Support Wing Headquarters and the 420th Air Base Squadron, to British authorities.
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The United States Air Force referred questions about the incident at R.A.F. Fairford, which houses the 501st Combat Support Wing Headquarters and the 420th Air Base Squadron, to British authorities.
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{
    "location": "R.A.F. Fairford",
    "organization": "United States Air Force",
    "military_units": [
        "501st Combat Support Wing Headquarters",
        "420th Air Base Squadron"
    ]
}
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Military International Relations United States
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM (1 week ago)

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5 Arrested as Terrorism Suspects Near U.K. Air Base Used by U.S.
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/27/world/europe/raf-fairford-airbase-arrests.html

Five men were arrested near R.A.F. Fairford, a U.S.-used air base in the U.K., on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism and violating explosives laws. The arrests followed reports of suspicious vehicles heading towards the base, which has been central to the American-Israeli war against Iran.

Terrorism Law Enforcement Military Bases United Kingdom United States Iran Middle East Conflict

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