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Men held in 'major incident' near RAF Fairford

Men held in 'major incident' near RAF Fairford
BBC News Sunday 27 September 2026, 07:41 UTC 1 min read
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A major incident is declared and villagers have been evacuated from their homes in Whelford near RAF Fairford.

A major incident is declared and villagers have been evacuated from their homes in Whelford near RAF Fairford.
RAF Fairford (ORG) Whelford (LOCATION)
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