{"id":4060,"date":"2026-01-07T18:26:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/?p=4060"},"modified":"2026-01-07T18:26:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:26:37","slug":"fleet-of-us-spy-planes-amassing-at-raf-bases-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/?p=4060","title":{"rendered":"Fleet of US spy planes amassing at RAF bases in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-4060-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/640x360_MP4_7183935246975810220.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/640x360_MP4_7183935246975810220.mp4\">https:\/\/badvibes.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/640x360_MP4_7183935246975810220.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A squadron of American spy planes has been spotted at a UK airbase as global tensions around\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/venezuela\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Inline Links\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/venezuela\/\">Venezuela<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/russia\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Inline Links\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/russia\/\">Russia<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/greenland\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Inline Links\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/greenland\/\">Greenland<\/a>\u00a0increase.<\/p>\n<p>The 99th Reconnaissance Squadron, equipped with critical intelligence gathering machinery, were seen at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/royal-air-force\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Inline Links\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/royal-air-force\/\">RAF<\/a>\u00a0Fairford\u00a0in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/gloucestershire\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Inline Links\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/gloucestershire\/\">Gloucestershire<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n<p>The squadron\u2019s mission is to \u2018deploy and employ warrior Airmen and execute effective and sustained U-2 operations globally in support of National Objectives.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Fairford\u00a0has long hosted United States Air Force personnel, but onlookers say the last few days have seen a drastic surge in activity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Earlier today, F-35 jets were spotted taking off from RAF Mildenhall as US planes amass in the UK.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">Sign up for all of the latest stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p>Start your day informed with Metro&#8217;s\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/newsletters\/news-updates\/?signup-source=news-article\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\">News Updates<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0newsletter or get\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/newsletters\/breaking-news?ito=news-article&amp;?signup_source=news-article-link\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\">Breaking News<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>alerts the moment it happens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Images taken at Fairford on Monday showed several US Air Force C-17 aircraft \u2013 typically used for heavy transport of equipment and personnel.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"article-image wp-image-26133022\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SEI_279918499-4898.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" alt=\"Military planes are seen at RAF Fairford as the US builds it's military presence at the base. \/\/ Pictures show a build-up of US military planes at an RAF airfield amid rising geopolitical tensions. Fairford has long hosted United States Air Force personnel but onlookers say the last few days has seen a drastic surge in activity. Among the aircrafts spotted recently are at least two Globemaster III, including ones usually stationed out of US bases in Washington and South Carolina. Photo released 07\/01\/2026 Photo released 07\/01\/2026\" width=\"646\" height=\"378\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Large US reconnaissance planes are currently in the UK (Picture: SWNS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"article-image wp-image-26132704\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SEI_279934513-6b99.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" alt=\"LAKENHEATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: An F-35 fighter plane takes off from at RAF Lakenheath on January 07, 2026 in Mildenhall, England. There have been recent reports of increased United States Air Force aircraft arriving at American bases in England this week, including RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk. The reports have come against the backdrop of US officials, including the president, vowing to acquire Greenland, a self-governed territory of Denmark, a NATO member. (Photo by Dan Kitwood\/Getty Images)\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" \/><\/div><figcaption>F-35 planes were seen taking off from RAF Lakenheath (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/downing-street\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Inline Links\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/downing-street\/\">No 10<\/a>\u00a0said it would not comment on speculation or the uses of British military bases by third parties.<\/p>\n<p>The large gathering of planes comes amid rumours of a US takeover of Greenland and as American forces intercepted an oil tanker that historically carried Venezuelan crude oil.<\/p>\n<p>The US European Command, headquartered in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/germany\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Inline Links\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/germany\/\">Germany<\/a>, confirmed today the seizure of the Marinera for \u2018violations of US sanctions\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>It said in a statement on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/twitter\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Inline Links\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/twitter\/\">X<\/a>: \u2018The vessel was seized in the North Atlantic pursuant to a warrant issued by a US federal court after being tracked by USCGC Munro.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The US seized another shadow\u00a0fleet tanker, Sophia, in the Caribbean Sea in the early hours of this morning, with authorities saying that it was carrying oil from Venezuela.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"article-image wp-image-26125959\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SEC_279904358-087c.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" alt=\"\" width=\"646\" height=\"363\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Trump has also mentioned trying to buy Greenland (Pictures: Reuters\/AFP\/Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"article-image wp-image-25726001\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SEI_243982378-0bc8.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" alt=\"Protesters take part in a a demonstration march ending in front of the U.S. consulate, under the slogan, Greenland belongs to the Greenlandic people, in Nuuk, Greenland, March 15, 2025. 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NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN DENMARK.\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Locals have said they are not for sale and are not happy (Picture: Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Trump is also reportedly considering using the military to take over\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/greenland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Inline Links\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/greenland\/\">Greenland<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Washington has said that Trump has been discussing \u2018a range of options\u2019 to acquire the island home to 56,000 people.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has repeatedly insisted that Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory, rightfully belongs to the US.<\/p>\n<p>But Denmark<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/01\/06\/nato-leaders-say-greenland-belongs-people-trump-threats-26108489\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Inline Links\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/01\/06\/nato-leaders-say-greenland-belongs-people-trump-threats-26108489\/\">\u00a0has stressed that the sparsely populated island<\/a>\u00a0is not for sale.<\/p>\n<p>Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen\u00a0warned it could spell the end of Nato \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/04\/21\/what-is-nato-and-which-countries-are-members-3-18651085\/\" data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Inline Links\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/04\/21\/what-is-nato-and-which-countries-are-members-3-18651085\/\">\u00a0a mutual-defence alliance whose members include the UK, the US and European powers<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 and upend the Russia-Ukraine war.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; A squadron of American spy planes has been spotted at a UK airbase as global tensions around\u00a0Venezuela,\u00a0Russia\u00a0and\u00a0Greenland\u00a0increase. 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