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US Air Force says it responded to 'suspected drones' over RAF Lakenheath

US Air Force says it responded to 'suspected drones' over RAF Lakenheath

The American military says there were no injuries or damage after "suspected unauthorised drone activity" this evening.

The US Air Force said it has responded to "suspected unauthorised drone activity" over RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk this evening.

No personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected, a spokesperson for the US Air Force said.

The Ministry of Defence has been contacted for comment.

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The US Air Force said it has responded to "suspected unauthorised drone activity" over RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk this evening. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App.

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