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What is RAF Fairford's role?
RAF Fairford is a Royal Air Force station in Gloucestershire, uniquely significant as a 'forward operating location' for the United States Air Force in Europe. It often hosts US strategic bombers, making it a key site for international defence cooperation. Its presence likely influences the 'well-rehearsed plans' mentioned by police, given the potential security implications of incidents nearby.
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