Unidentified Drones Spotted Again at US Air Bases in UK

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Unidentified drones have been spotted for the second time in a week over three US air bases in the UK.** The drones were seen overnight at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, and RAF Feltwell in Norfolk. Authorities are yet to identify the drones or determine whether they are hostile. The US Air Force and the Royal Air Force are working together to ensure the safety of base personnel, facilities, and assets. This is a developing story and more details will be published shortly.

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