Trump says threat prompted US bomber withdrawal from RAF Fairford

The Pentagon confirmed Sunday that B1 bombers had returned from RAF Fairford in England to their home stations in the United States.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM EDT

Trump said a threat prompted the United States to withdraw bombers from RAF Fairford in England.

The Pentagon confirmed Sunday that the B1 aircraft had left the base and returned to their home stations in the United States.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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