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27-09-2026
According to the report from Wiltshire 999s, a major security incident unfolded at the RAF Fairford airbase on the morning of Sunday, 27 September 2026, triggering residential evacuations and a heavy multi-agency emergency response:
Evacuations: Police officers went door-to-door evacuating residents from homes along Horcott Road and nearby areas in the adjacent village of Welford.
Base Security Alert: The base reportedly activated FPCON DELTA, the highest Force Protection Condition, which is applied when a terrorist attack has either occurred or is considered imminent. Heavy machinery was also placed to block unmanned entrances to the airfield.
Timeline & Air Support: The incident began around 1:00 am. During the early stages, a National Police Air Service helicopter was observed circling closely over the installation for approximately an hour.
Emergency Deployment: Armed officers from the Ministry of Defence Police and Gloucestershire Police, alongside units from Wiltshire Police and Thames Valley Police, established a tight perimeter and shut down surrounding roads.
Rescue & Specialized Units: Roughly six ambulances, including four Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) vehicles, staged at an emergency rendezvous point, joined by three fire engines and a command unit. Local reports also indicated the presence of bomb disposal specialists.
Developments: Subsequent updates reported that police were checking vehicles for potential explosives and that arrests had been made, while the exact initial trigger for the alert was not immediately confirmed by officials.