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Why is Fairford a US base?
RAF Fairford is one of several UK bases leased to the United States under agreements dating back to the Cold War. It serves as a crucial operational hub for US Air Force strategic bombers, allowing them to project power globally. This long-standing arrangement highlights the close defence ties between the two nations.
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