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- BBC NewsUS removes all bombers from UK air base
- Deutsche WelleUS pulls bombers out of UK's Fairford airbase after arrests
- RechercheRAF Fairford is about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of London and has been used by U.S. bombers during conflicts in the Middle East, including the war with Iran.
- RechercheThe withdrawal followed an investigation into an alleged planned attack at the base. Six people have been arrested and released on bail during the investigation.
- RechercheThe investigation began after three suspicious vans were spotted near RAF Fairford. Police said petrol was found in the vans, but no explosives.
- RechercheThe sixth person arrested was a 25-year-old dual British-Iranian national, detained in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts and later released on bail.