F-22 Raptor fighter jets deploy to the UK as a large number of other US military aircraft transit through. Featuring a specialist ‘Nuke Sniffing’ aircraft known as a WC-135 Constant Phoenix from 1965. Filmed at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall.
Summary
This video documents a significant deployment of United States military aircraft to the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on operations conducted at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall. The footage highlights the presence of F-22 Raptor fighter jets as they deploy to the region. Alongside these advanced fighters, a large number of other US military aircraft are shown transiting through the area during this period. A notable feature of the collection is a specialist aircraft known as the WC-135 Constant Phoenix, which has been in service since 1965 and is utilized for detecting nuclear materials. The recording takes place in 2026 within the context of what appears to be Operation Epic Fury. The content serves as an overview of these specific assets and their movement across British soil, providing visual evidence of the scale of this military activity without offering broader analysis or external conclusions.
