NATIONRAF Fairford is one of the main bases for US conventional and nuclear bombers in Europe. B2 bombers at Fairford are thought to be carrying the new generation of ‘more useable’ nuclear weapons that could be used against reinforced bunkers in Iraq.

Groups across the south and west of England including Bristol, Bath, Oxford, Gloucester, Frome and Brighton are already organising transport to the action. The Stop the War Coalition national conference on 7th December will be discussing coordination of support for the mass action against Fairford from across the country. Currently the first national Stop the War demonstration is planned for 15th February next year.

People are meeting in Fairford village at noon to march to the base’s main gate for 12.30pm. At this point Gloucestershire Weapons Inspectors will request entry into the base to check on the weapons of mass destruction kept there.

"We want all weapons of mass destruction to be open to inspection," says inspectors coordinator Grace Trevett. "The US is tearing up treaty after treaty and they act as if they have the right to do whatever they like. But rights are universal and apply equally everywhere. Iraq is prepared to allow weapons inspections, let us see if RAF Fairford can do the same."

From 2.30pm people will be circling the base. A candlelit vigil is planned for 5.30pm. Protesters are expected to use their initiative in showing their opposition to the weapons of mass destruction being prepared for war at the base.

The Pentagon chose to locate nuclear and stealth bombers at Fairford because alternative locations in Spain were feared to face too much local opposition. Let’s show them…

For more information about RAF Fiarford go to www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/facility/fairford.htm

LOCATION: Fairford is 10 miles north of Swindon and 20 miles west of Oxford. Fairford is on the A417 going east to west. Or along the A361 going north to south, turning onto the A417 at Lechlade village. RAF Fairford is 10 minutes walk from Fairford Village.