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2007-03-30 Britain

US to cease Operations at two UK Airbases

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Posted by Anon4021 2007-03-30 12:16|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#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">Old Patriot 2007-03-30 13:13|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2007-03-30 13:13|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2007-03-30 15:17|| Front Page Top

#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">Alaska Paul 2007-03-30 15:24|| 2007-03-30 15:24|| Front Page Top

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