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Matthew Day died in a crash on 26 August 2022.
Credit: Norfolk Police

Tributes to motorcyclist a year after death in crash with US servicewoman

Matthew Day was killed in a crash with a US servicewoman near Downham Market, Norfolk, in August 2022.

26 Aug

Mikayla Hayes arriving at court for a hearing in October.
Credit: PA

US servicewoman must face British court over biker death crash

Lawyers for Mikayla Hayes argued that she was still on active duty as she returned home from the air base, and should therefore face a US military court.

23 Nov 2022

First US Air Force F-35A fighter jets arrive at RAF Lakenheath

RAF Lakenheath was chosen based on close ties with the Royal Air Force, existing infrastructure, and combined training opportunities.

15 Dec 2021

US warplanes rehearse flypast over London

'Missing Man Formation' over Lakenheath marking anniversary of pilot's death

Lakenheath fighter squadron named after Norse mythological beings

Funeral of RAF Lakenheath pilot Lt Kenneth Allen streamed online

RAF Lakenheath name pilot who died after jet crashed into North Sea

US pilot confirmed dead after jet from Suffolk crashes in North Sea

Wreckage of military jet from Suffolk found in North Sea

Harry Dunn: Coroner warned of US personnel driving on wrong side of road