The crew of USAF jet Blackbird, pictured at Mildenhall, in 1974.

RAF Mildenhall. Pictured: SR-71A Blackbird.

The airshow at RAF Mildenhall in 1988.

RAF Mildenhall terminal lounge.

RAF Mildenhall. Pictured: SR-71 Blackbird.

RAF Mildenhall Officers mess in 1987.

RAF Mildenhall from above. PICTURE: ANDY ABBOTT

RAF Mildenhall. PICTURE: ANDY ABBOTT

Back from the Gulf. American service personel arrive at RAF Mildenhall. Photo: Graham Corney

RAF Mildenhall home comming servicemen arrive back greeted by collegues. PIC MICHAEL HALL

Aerial view of RAF Mildenhall. Picture: Mike Page

Photos of a Peace Camp outside of RAF Mildenhall.

The First Lady Michelle Obama visits RAF Mildenhall, meeting troops and families based there. Picture: Matthew Usher

The First Lady Michelle Obama visits RAF Mildenhall, meeting troops and families based there - the plane takes off. Picture: Matthew Usher

The First Lady Michelle Obama visits RAF Mildenhall, meeting troops and families based there, waves as she gets on a plane to leave. Picture: Matthew Usher

An Italian peace flag flies in the wind as protesters gather outside the gates of RAF Mildenhall in 2006. Photo: Chris Radburn / PA.

A US Air Force KC 135 tanker lands at RAF Mildenhall. Photo: Simon Finlay

9/11 Memorial and Retreat Ceremony featuring security forces and fire department first responders from both RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall.

The road leading to the The Main Gate at RAF Mildenhall at Beck Row in 2007.