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Bunker busters and a Burger King: a visual guide to US military bases on British soil

War with Iran has brought 15 American sites across the UK countryside firmly into the spotlight They are dotted across the UK countryside, often obscured from public view behind highly secured perimeter fences.…

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The GuardianApr 12, 2026, 7:00 AM

Bunker busters and a Burger King: a visual guide to US military bases on British soil

War with Iran has brought 15 American sites across the UK countryside firmly into the spotlight They are dotted across the UK countryside, often obscured from public view behind highly secured perimeter fences. Technically, they are on British soil, and misleadingly most have “Royal Air Force” in their name. But in many respects, these military outposts are under the control of the US president and commander-in-chief. Continue reading...

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