Threat was to RAF Mildenhall not to the town, says MP
Summary
West Suffolk MP Nick Timothy said a defence minister confirmed the reported threat was aimed at RAF Mildenhall, not the town’s civilians or civilian infrastructure. He said the threat was not imminent and that aircraft departures were precautionary; the Ministry of Defence has been asked to comment.Key Facts
- More than 12 US Air Force aircraft left RAF Mildenhall, according to the report.
- The aircraft landed at other US bases in Europe and at Prestwick Airport in Scotland.
- Timothy said the minister described the threat as directed at the base, not the town.
- Timothy said the threat was not imminent and the response was precautionary.
- RAF Mildenhall is home to the 100th Air Refuelling Wing, the only permanent US air refuelling wing in Europe.
- About 3,000 military personnel are stationed at RAF Mildenhall.
- The departures followed a security incident at the US-operated RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
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