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US military pulls aircraft from second UK airbase over Iran security threat

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US refuelling tankers at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk were moved to Germany on Monday.

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Security levels at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath were upgraded to FPCON Charlie.

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The relocation follows the withdrawal of US bombers from RAF Fairford earlier in the autumn.

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British officials stated that aircraft movements are managed according to operational requirements.

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