Thriller drones seen over three US air bases in East Anglia

Quite a lot of unidentified drones have been noticed over three airbases in Britain, the US Air Pressure (USAF) has confirmed.

The incidents, which occurred between Wednesday and Friday, noticed “small unmanned aerial techniques” noticed over RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall, in Suffolk, and RAF Feltwell within the neighbouring county of Norfolk.

The USAF, which makes use of the bases, stated it was unclear at this stage whether or not the drones had been thought-about hostile.

It additionally declined to touch upon whether or not any defence mechanisms had been used, however stated it retained “the precise to guard” installations.

A spokesperson for USAF in Europe stated: “We will affirm that small unmanned aerial techniques [UASs] had been noticed within the neighborhood of and over RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell.

“The variety of UASs fluctuated and so they ranged in dimension/configuration.

“The UASs had been actively monitored and set up leaders decided that not one of the incursions impacted base residents or crucial infrastructure.

“To guard operational safety, we don’t talk about our particular pressure safety measures however retain the precise to guard the set up.

“We proceed to observe our airspace and are working with host-nation authorities and mission companions to make sure the security of base personnel, services and property.”

RAF Mildenhall is primarily house to the USAF’s a centesimal Air Refueling Wing; RAF Lakenheath is house to USAF F-35A and F-15E fighter jets, whereas RAF Feltwell is principally involved with logistics and affords housing for army personnel.

A spokesperson for the British Ministry of Defence, which owns the bases, stated: “We take threats critically and preserve strong measures at defence websites.

“This contains counter drone safety capabilities.

“We cannot remark additional on safety procedures.”