US air force responds to suspected drone activity over UK base
What happened
US Air Force personnel at RAF Lakenheath in eastern England responded to a suspected unauthorised drone on Friday night, according to a USAF spokesperson.
The spokesperson said no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected.
Britain's Ministry of Defence said the situation is resolved and that it is working with the Americans to establish the facts.
West Suffolk MP Nick Timothy said base officials told him the public faces no threat.
The base, home to nearly 7,000 active-duty personnel, was put on "Charlie alert" in September, according to the Guardian.
“USAF security forces personnel responded to the reports and the situation is now resolved.”
Guardian
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