Suspected drones prompt lockdown at RAF Lakenheath
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 14 Nov, 03:43 · Archive
US Air Force responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on Friday evening.
The US Air Force responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on Friday evening at around 5.30pm. Personnel were told to take shelter as an air raid siren rang out across the base. Sirens were also heard at nearby RAF Feltwell in Norfolk.
Residents in the area reported the extended siren sound, with one describing it as lasting five minutes. An American voice was heard on speakers instructing people to remain indoors and shelter.
By 10.30pm, the Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident had been dealt with. A spokesman said: "USAF Security Forces personnel responded to the reports and the situation is now resolved." He added that the department was working with relevant parties to establish the facts. The US Air Force stated that no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected.
How it is being reported
- LIVE: Air raid siren rings out at RAF base amid 'suspected drone activity'Live updates after suspected drone activity spotted at RAF Lakenheath.Eastern Daily Press · 13 Nov, 21:03
- LIVE: Air raid siren rings out at RAF base amid 'suspected drone activity'Live updates after suspected drone activity spotted at RAF Lakenheath.Norwich Evening News · 13 Nov, 21:03
- 'Suspected drones' over RAF base forces US responseA suspected drone incident has been reported over RAF Lakenheath, forcing a US Air Force response.Eastern Daily Press · 13 Nov, 20:42
- 'Suspected drones' over RAF base forces US responseA suspected drone incident has been reported over RAF Lakenheath, forcing a US Air Force response.Norwich Evening News · 13 Nov, 20:42
In this story: RAF Lakenheath · RAF Feltwell · Suffolk · Norfolk · US Air Force · Ministry of Defence
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