Overview
- The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament protest at RAF Fairford drew about 200 people on Saturday, April 25, and ended without arrests.
- Marchers set off from Fairford High Street at noon and held a static protest at the Whelford crash gate until about 3 pm.
- Gloucestershire Police kept a larger presence and worked with organisers and partners, with the force’s assistant chief constable thanking residents for their support.
- Gloucestershire County Council managed 11 rolling road closures from 11 am to 5 pm, which caused short traffic delays for people living nearby.
- Organisers opposed the base’s role hosting US bomber aircraft tied to the conflict with Iran, reflecting CND’s long-running anti-war focus at military sites.