What caused the US to remove its bombers in such a hurry? - BBC News
The Pentagon has confirmed the withdrawal of its bombers—approximately a dozen B-1s—from RAF Fairford back to their home stations in America. US media reported a new threat as the reason for this move, following a significant incident on September 27 when police were alerted to three "suspicious vehicles" near the airbase.
A No 10 spokesperson refused to comment on "foreign nations' military operations" but assured that the base remains safe.
Our security correspondent, Frank Gardner, breaks down what we know about the US's decision to withdraw its bombers from the base.
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- In light of the above, remember that: the base remains secure despite the withdrawal of US bombers.