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Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford

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What happened

The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.

Key facts

  • The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:24:34 UTC.

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  7. Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford

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