Persons planning gathered outside the air base after a dozen nozzles are rarely seen outside the US.
The F-22 Raptor fighter jets exclusively flew by the US Air Force (USAF) came to RAF LAKENHEATH Suffolke on Wednesday night.
It comes because at least 30 other US military aircraft have been moved from bases to Europe in the last few days, as Israel and Iran continue to attack each other.
The United States’ Defense Officer said they could not provide information on the deployment of aircraft due to “operating security”.
PlanePoters and Flight Trackers reported increased activity around RAF LAKENHEATH [Shaun Whitmore/BBC]
RAF LAKENHEATH accepts the 48th USAF fighter and is the largest US fighter operation in Europe.
The Wing is working for four fighter jets from the F-15 Strike Eagles and F-35A Lighting II aircraft.
RAF LAKENHEATH reported PlanPotters that the last few days have increased activity when the F-22 jet airplanes arrived, as well as 16 F-35A, departing on Monday.
They expressed the excitement to see the aircraft, but also to be concerned about the reasons for their appearance.
John Millard said hoped to watch the F-22 Jet leaves RAF LAKENHEATH [Luke Deal/BBC]
John Millard went to the observation deck to find out himself and said that it was often “jam” when news of coming nozzles stopped.
“This is one of their secret fighter bombers and, of course, there was a lot of interest here,” he said about the F-22 Jets.
“Here, in Lakenheath, they have the F-15 and F-35, so it is unusual for another fighter to actually arrive.”
The base is currently closed due to the United States’ holidays and is expected to leave again in the next few days.
“Unfortunately, we do not know which runway they will use, it all depends on the wind,” Mr Millard continued.
“But yes I will come together.”
Mick Coppin usually aircraft spots on RAF Contingsby in Lincolnshire, but went to RAF LAKENHEATH [Luke Deal/BBC]
Mick Coppin went from Lincolnsshire to monitor activity.
“Today I am quite interesting that we hear this news – now we hope to see a few F -22 Raptors because they are amazing planes,” he said.
“We don’t know the reason here … But only seeing one would be impressive.
“This is a huge power and you don’t see them outside the US, seeing them here would be wonderful.”
Mr Coppin thought the arrival of the F-22S “should all care for us”, but he added that “we could do nothing.”
Steve Huntley said that when he saw the F-22S will be “like Christmas” [Luke Deal/BBC]
Steve Huntley came from Essex and got to the viewing point early.
“I have visited many air exhibitions over the years and have never seen it, and the fact that 12 (F-22) came here last night is something really something,” he said.
“This is a very rare sight.”
Mr Huntley did not believe he needed to worry about it.
“I think it’s more discouraging,” he added.
“They are the best fighter aircraft in the world … They are a wonderful aircraft and an enthusiast is like Christmas.”
Tankers saw that they left the nearby Raf Mildenhall [Shaun Whitmore/BBC]
Tanker aircraft were also noticed by those coming to the nearby RAF Mildenhall.
The 352 wing of special operations, located in this place, performs specialized operations and uses advanced aircraft, tactics and air fuel military equipment for military forces and care.
The United States Officer said to the BBC: “Because of the safety of activity, we cannot provide information on the installation of aircraft, staff or opportunities.”
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