The report on the BBC suggests that the authorities were well aware of the planned attack.
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A man who lives next to the perimeter of RAF Fairford has told the BBC that local people were sent home by armed police just hours before the suspects were arrested.
The Kempsford resident, who wanted to remain anonymous, says neighbours walking along the perimeter on Saturday afternoon were told to return home and close their doors and windows.
This comes after large vehicles were parked behind the gates of the base on Wednesday, prompting residents to email the base's community liaison officer to ask what was going on.
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