Mapping where US bombers are based around the world
Summary
A group of US B-1B bombers recently left Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford in England, ending the base’s use for missions against Iran that started earlier this year. Several arrests were made in the UK linked to a suspected threat near the base, but the suspects were released on bail. US President Donald Trump said the bombers moved due to “some threats” possibly connected to Iran.Key Facts
- RAF Fairford in western England is the only European base for US heavy bombers.
- The US bombers launched strikes on Iran starting February 28 but recently left the base.
- Six people were arrested over two weeks for suspected terrorism related to the base but were released on bail.
- President Trump said the bomber move was a response to threats thought to be linked to Iran.
- UK police arrested five men for allegedly planning to plant explosives near RAF Fairford; no explosives were found.
- Iran denies involvement and summoned the UK ambassador to protest the arrests.
- The US Air Force operates four bomber types: B-52, B-1B, B-2, and the upcoming B-21 Raider.
- US bombers are permanently based in the US but rotate through overseas bases for specific missions.
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