The US bombers heading to the UK for 'the big one': RAF Fairford awaits arrival of fleet of B1 aircraft from Texas base that can carry 34 tonnes of ordnance on every mission

Sources have suggested that Saturday could be D-day for Trump's new gigantic bombardment - exactly a week after America and Israel first attacked Iran as part of 'Operation Epic Fury'.


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