US Rushes 24 Military Aircraft From Their UK Bases: What it Means
Summary
At least 12 U.S. military aircraft left RAF Mildenhall in England on Monday, less than three weeks after about 12 aircraft departed RAF Fairford. The Wall Street Journal reported that the Mildenhall move responded to a threat from Iran; U.S. European Command said it rotates aircraft for training and operational needs and would not discuss specific force-protection measures.Key Facts
- Flight-tracking data showed at least nine KC-135 tanker aircraft and three Ospreys leaving RAF Mildenhall.
- The tankers were reported to have moved to bases in Germany and Spain, and to Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Scotland.
- The Ospreys moved to RAF Lakenheath, a nearby base in England.
- About 12 U.S. aircraft had left RAF Fairford less than three weeks earlier.
- The United Kingdom has allowed U.S. aircraft to operate from British bases for what it describes as defensive strikes on Iran.
- Defense analyst Jennifer Kavanagh said moving aircraft to nearby bases may not protect them from threats and raised questions about the security of U.S. overseas bases.
- U.S. European Command said aircraft move between locations for reasons that include training and operational requirements.
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