RAF FAIRFORD, England -- RAF Fairford celebrated its 80th Anniversary with a Heritage Day at RAF Fairford, England, Sep. 13, 2024. To commemorate the historic milestone RAF Fairford opened its gates and invited service-members, civic leaders, local schools and organizations to tour vintage aircraft, vehicles, and historical items from Fairford’s rich history.
RAF Fairford has been used by the U.S. Air Force nearly continuously since it was first built for D-Day operations in 1944, and its support over the years to the B-47, KC-10, KC-135, B-52, B-2, B-1 and others have enabled combat operations around the world. It has had pivotal involvement in Operations Desert Storm, Deliberate Force, Allied Force, Iraqi Freedom, and more.