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US Military Responds to Suspected Drones at Suffolk Airbase

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US Air Force personnel responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath on Friday evening.

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Base officials confirmed no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected by the incident.

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West Suffolk MP Nick Timothy assured constituents that there was no ongoing threat to the public.

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The facility hosts the 48th fighter wing and operates under an elevated 'Charlie alert' security status.

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