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Who pays for US bases here?
The UK hosts US military personnel and equipment at several bases, including RAF Fairford. While the UK provides the land and some infrastructure, the US typically covers the costs of its own operations, personnel, and specific facilities it uses. This arrangement reflects the close defence ties between the two nations.
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