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Who owns US bases in UK?
The UK government owns the land and facilities at RAF Fairford and other US bases. The US military operates them under agreements with the UK, which allow them to use the bases for their operations. This arrangement means the UK still has ultimate control, even though the US has removed its bombers.
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