Is it still at Fairford? I live 2miles NW of the base and was awoken at exactly 0400 UTC on 5 Oct by an almighty noise as something large with lots (or perhaps 75% of lots) of thrust got airborne. It was a beautifully clear and still night. I saw the lights disappearing due west but could hear the noise for at least 5 minutes! My wife complained - but there again...