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RAF Base Drone Incursions
In November 2024, unauthorized drones swarmed RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and other UK bases for multiple nights. A police helicopter took emergency evasive action as objects 'targeted' and chased it at 190mph. F-15s scrambled. Russian involvement suspected but unproven.
2024
Suffolk, England
50+ witnesses
Mysterious drones invaded multiple UK military bases.
The Incursions
November 20-26, 2024:
- RAF Lakenheath
- RAF Mildenhall
- RAF Feltwell
- RAF Fairford
- Multiple nights
The Drones
What was observed:
- Multiple objects
- Coordinated movements
- High-speed capable
- Advanced maneuvering
- Unknown operators
Helicopter Incident
November 22, 2024:
- Police helicopter
- Objects pursued it
- Matched 190mph speed
- Corkscrew maneuvers
- Emergency evasive action
Military Response
Actions taken:
- F-15Es scrambled
- ORCUS counter-drone systems
- British troops deployed
- Airspace monitoring
- No interceptions made
Flight Disruptions
Impact:
- KC-46A diverted to Glasgow
- F-35As grounded briefly
- Operations affected
- Security alert raised
- Base lockdowns
The Investigation
Suspected origin:
- Russian involvement suggested
- No proof obtained
- Technology unknown
- Source unidentified
- Investigation ongoing