Why is the UK Ministry of Defence reviewing military flight records?

The UK Ministry of Defence is reviewing military flight records to determine if Jeffrey Epstein's private jet landed at RAF bases and to assist ongoing investigations into possible criminal activity.

Which RAF bases are mentioned in the Epstein probe?

RAF Northolt near London and RAF Marham in eastern England are mentioned as possible locations where Epstein's private jet may have landed.

What role are British police playing in the Epstein investigation?

British police are assessing whether Epstein trafficked women through London airports and a central England airport, and may investigate flights at military bases.

What triggered the review of flight records by the Ministry of Defence?

The Defence Secretary ordered the review following the release of files suggesting Epstein's jet landed at British military bases.

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UK reviewing military flight records in latest Epstein probe

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Posted on February 27, 2026

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Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Overview of the Ministry of Defence’s Response

Flight Records Under Scrutiny

LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Britain's Ministry of Defence is reviewing flight records that could hold information relating to Jeffrey Epstein, a ministry spokesperson said, after files appeared to show the late U.S. sex offender landed his private jet at military bases.

British police are already assessing whether Epstein trafficked women through two London airports and one in central England on private flights, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to investigate the disgraced financier's ties to Britain.

RAF Bases Implicated

But calls are growing for police to also investigate whether Royal Air Force bases such as Marham, in eastern England, and Northolt, near London, were used for the same activity after the files appeared to show Epstein's private jet had landed there too.

Private jets regularly use RAF Northolt, but it is much less common for them to land at RAF Marham, which is a key frontline base.

Actions by Ministry Officials

Defence minister John Healey has now ordered a review of military flight records, the MoD spokesperson said in a statement late on Thursday.

"The Defence Secretary has ordered a review of all records that the department may hold relating to Epstein flights landing at RAF bases to ensure that any information which relates to Epstein's crimes is uncovered and provided to the relevant authorities," the spokesperson said.

The MoD will support any civilian police investigations, the statement said, adding that the ministry's thoughts were with the victims of Epstein's "vile crimes".

Continuing Impact of the Epstein Scandal

Nearly seven years after his death, the Epstein scandal continues to rock the British establishment.

Recent Legal Actions and Releases

The latest batch of files released in January led to the brief arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles' brother, and then of Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the U.S, over their suspected sharing of confidential government documents with Epstein.

Reporting and Editing Attribution

(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti, writing by Sarah YoungEditing by Gareth Jones)

UK reviewing military flight records in latest Epstein probe

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UK Ministry of Defence Reviews Military Flight Records in Epstein Investigation