Planespotters have gathered out of the air base after a dozen jets that are rarely seen outside the United States have landed.
The Fighter Fighter Fighter Jets F-22, which are exclusively in the US Air Force (USA), arrived at RAF Lakenheath in Safol on Wednesday night.
It comes as at least 30 other military aircraft in the United States have been moved from bases to the United States in Europe over the last few days, while Israel and Iran continue to attack each other.
The United States Defense employee said they could not provide details about the deployment of aircraft due to “operational security”.
Planespotters and tracking flights reported increased activity around Raf Lakenheath [Shaun Whitmore/BBC]
Raf Lakenheath hosts the 48th USAF fighter and is the biggest fighter operation in the United States in Europe.
Four F-15 Strike Eagles and F-35A Lighting II aircraft work.
Planespotters from RAF Lakenheath reported an increase in activity in the last few days with the arrival of the F-22 Jets, as well as the 16 F-35A leaving on Monday.
They expressed excitement from the opportunity to see the aircraft, but also to concern about the causes of their appearance.
John Millard said he hoped to watch the jets F-22 leave Raf lakenheath [Luke Deal/BBC]
John Millard travels to the viewing area to look and said he is often “sweet packed” when the news of the incoming jets break.
“This is one of their stealth bombers and, of course, you are coming here, there is a lot of interest,” he told the F-22 Jets.
“Here at Lakenheath, they have the F-15 and F-35, so it is unusual to arrive another bomber for a fighter.”
The base is currently closed due to a break from the United States and the jets were expected to leave again in the next few days.
“Unfortunately, we do not know which track they will use, it all depends on the wind,” continued Millard.
“But yes, I’ll come.”
Mick Coping Usually plane spots in Raf Congesby in Lincolnshire but travels to Raf Lakenheath [Luke Deal/BBC]
Mick Coping travels from Lincolnshire to the base to monitor the activity.
“It’s quite exciting for me today, hearing this news – now we hope to see some F -22 Raptors because they are great planes,” he said.
“We don’t know the reason here … But just to see one would be grand.
“This is pure power and you do not see them outside the US, to see them here would be wonderful.”
Mr. Copin believed that the arrival of the F-22 should refer to all of us, “but he added that there was nothing we could not do.”
Steve Huntley said the view of the F-22 would be “like Christmas” [Luke Deal/BBC]
Steve Huntley came from Essex and reached the view early.
“I go to a lot of air photos over the years and I have never seen any of the fact that 12 (F-22) arrived here last night is really something,” he said.
“This is a very rare view.”
D -Huntley didn’t believe it was something to worry about.
“I think this is a more deterrent agent,” he added.
“They are the best fighter in the world … They are an amazing plane and is like an enthusiast like Christmas.”
Tankers see a leaving nearby RAF Mildenhall [Shaun Whitmore/BBC]
Tankers are also spotted arriving at the nearby Raf Mildenhall.
The 352 wing for special operations based on the site performs specialized operations and uses modern techniques for aircraft, tactics and air fuel for transportation and delivery of military forces.
An employee of the United States told the BBC: “Due to operational security, we cannot provide details about the deployment of aircraft, staff or opportunities.”
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