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| US to cease Operations at two UK Airbases | |
| 2007-03-30 | |
The Department of Defense announced today that the United States will cease operations at two military facilities in the United Kingdom. With the U.S. European CommandÂ’s force structure realignment and transformation, it was determined that RAF West Ruislip and RAF Daws Hill are no longer required. Facilities affected by this decision will begin the process of return to the host nation. As with all stationing actions, the United States coordinated with host nation officials before making this announcement. For additional information regarding this announcement, contact Navy Region Europe public affairs.
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| Posted by:Anon4021 |
| #3 Daws Hill is aboot 30 mi W of London off M40. It became a major place for directing bombers armed with nukes (from Answers.com) Then, in 1975, activity escalated, revitalizing the base's importance to the American military in Europe. Its nuclear bunker, with 23,000 square feet (2,100 square meters) of space, housed high-tech equipment for the direction of nuclear bombers and guided missiles. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2007-03-30 15:24 |
| #2 what they were used for Propping up the local economy why they're closing We're tired of propping up the local economy |
| Posted by: Dreadnought 2007-03-30 15:17 |
| #1 West Ruislip used to be a SAC forward operating base and weapons stockpile. With extended range aircraft and a different enemy, they're no longer needed. I've never heard of Daws Hill myself. For our Brit friends: exactly where in Britain are these two installations? That would help answer both what they were used for, and why they're closing. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2007-03-30 13:13 |