Suspected drones prompt US response at RAF Lakenheath

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The US Air Force responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, but said no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected.

The US Air Force responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on Friday evening. No personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected and the incident has been resolved, the US Air Force and Ministry of Defence confirmed. An air raid siren sounded and personnel were told to take shelter during the incident.

Suspected drones prompt US response at RAF Lakenheath — Image: East Anglian Daily Times

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MP calls for transparency after suspected drone activity over Suffolk airbaseNick Timothy has reassured residents there is“no threat to the public” following suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath.East Anglian Daily Times · 14 Nov, 10:45
LIVE: Air raid siren rings out at RAF base amid 'suspected drone activity'Live updates after suspected drone activity spotted at RAF Lakenheath.Ipswich Star · 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.East Anglian Daily Times · 13 Nov, 21:03
No threat to public after suspected drone at US air base, says MPThe US Air Force says no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure are affected at RAF Lakenheath.BBC Suffolk · 13 Nov, 20:52
'Suspected drones' over RAF base forces US responseA suspected drone incident has been reported over RAF Lakenheath, forcing a US Air Force response.East Anglian Daily Times · 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.Ipswich Star · 13 Nov, 20:42

In this story: RAF Lakenheath · Suffolk · US Air Force · Ministry of Defence · Nick Timothy · RAF Mildenhall

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