RAF Mildenhall has supported American troops since 1950, and is currently home to the 100th Air Refuelling Wing.

The quiet Suffolk market town better known as 'Little America'

An F-16 fighter jet ready to have its tank topped up. 

ITV News was invited aboard one of the US Air Force's KC-135 Stratotankers for a flight to Scandinavia.

Life on board the USAF tankers refuelling the fight in the skies

When personnel were scrambled to deal with the situation they found the scare was a false alarm

US base locked down over fears of 'suspected active shooter'

Veterans call for better recognition for the role they played in Britain's nuclear testing programme.
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Nuclear test veterans say time is running out for the government to award them medals for the role they played 70 years ago.

'We were guinea pigs' - Nuclear test veterans call for medals in their lifetimes

The driver of the tractor was arrested at the scene on suspicion of being unfit to drive through drugs. 

Footage shows moment tractor crushes car with driver inside

A fuel tanker was seen taking off from RAF Mildenhall on Thursday.
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Tankers were seen leaving the US Air Force base on Thursday, with Mildenhall confirming they were providing "critical" refuelling support.

Planes depart RAF Mildenhall to support NATO effort in Ukraine

The president of the United States is expected to fly into RAF Mildenhall this evening on Airforce One. Keen plane spotters have been staying near the base.. 

Plane spotters eagerly await the arrival of President Biden at RAF Mildenhall

The US Airman hearing her first overseas posting would be in Suffolk become an internet sensation

A US airman's thrilled reaction to being posted to Europe has gone viral as she suddenly realises she has no idea where Mildenhall in Suffolk is!

The US Airman hearing her first overseas posting is to Suffolk goes viral

Police in Suffolk have confirmed they're dealing with a "significant incident" at RAF Mildenhall. 

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