RAF Mildenhall is a Royal Air Force station in Suffolk, England, serving as a primary U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) forward operating base. Known for hosting U.S. strategic assets including tanker and electronic warfare aircraft supporting NATO and Middle East operations. Recently, the base received combat-damaged aircraft and electronic attack platforms linked to operations involving Iran. Last updated Jul 7th, 2026

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17:23 Apr 12th, 2026

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KC-135 Lands at RAF Mildenhall Damaged

Boeing KC-135 Stratotanke arrives at RAF Mildenhall with heavy shrapnel damage visible across the aircraft.

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15:06 Apr 12th, 2026

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Damaged KC-135R Arrives at Mildenhall

A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker damaged in an Iranian ballistic missile strike on Prince Sultan Air Base has arrived at RAF Mildenhall for repairs.

The aircraft shows visible shrapnel damage across its airframe. During the attack, the U.S. Air Force lost two KC-135Rs, one KC-46A Pegasus, and one E-3G Sentry at the base.