R.A.F. Fairford was the site of repeated antiwar protests during the Iraq War in 2003. Now it is being used again as a base for U.S. bombing missions in the Middle East.
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TUE · 2026-03-17 · 04:01 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0317-25181
NSR-2026-0317-25181News Report·SCO·Conflict
As American Bombers Take Off From R.A.F. Fairford in UK, Iraq War Looms Large
U.S. bombers are operating oot o R.A.F.
Megan SpeciaNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-03-17 · 04:01 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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U.S. bombers are operating oot o R.A.F. Fairford in the UK, a base that wis a site o antiwar protests durin the 2003 Iraq War. The base is bein uised again for U.S. bombin missions in the Middle East. This deployment echoes the earlier conflict, givin the base a similar role tae whit it played durin the Iraq War. The specific destination or purpose o thir missions wisnae detailed in the report. The news highlights the base's historical significance as a launchpad for U.S. military operations in the region.
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R.A.F. Fairford is being used again as a base for U.S. bombing missions in the Middle East.
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R.A.F. Fairford was the site of repeated antiwar protests during the Iraq war in 2003.
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Iraq War looms large.
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