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35 Fighter Base in Britain, Forcing American Troops Into Shelters — UNITED24 Media
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Key Points:
- US military personnel at RAF Lakenheath in eastern England were ordered to take shelter on November 13 due to reports of unauthorized drone activity over the base, prompting heightened security measures.
- The US Air Force confirmed a response to suspected unauthorized drones near the installation, with no injuries or damage reported, while the British Ministry of Defense coordinated with American forces.
- Officials stated the incident was resolved, and investigations into the circumstances are ongoing; local authorities confirmed there was no threat to the surrounding community.
- RAF Lakenheath hosts the US Air Force’s 48th Fighter Wing, operating advanced F-35A and F-15E aircraft, but details about the drones and their operators remain undisclosed.
- A related incident involved three unidentified drones over a German military facility near Arrow-3 missile defense systems, leading to an investigation into possible reconnaissance activities.
