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What is at RAF Fairford?
RAF Fairford is a Royal Air Force station in Gloucestershire, primarily known for hosting US Air Force B-52 strategic bombers. It's a key base for American operations in Europe and a significant asset for NATO. An incident there, especially one linked to a foreign power, would be taken very seriously due to its strategic importance.
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