Originally Posted by
ORAC
So, the UK has now given the USA permission to use two UK basis for their operations - Fairford and Diego Garcia.
Presumably to be used to host B-52 and B-2 flights respectively. Though at this stage it’s questionable they will be of much use.
Are B-2s allowed to operate out of Diego Garcia (i.e. does it have the necessary infrastructure?).
I assumed there is a good reason why most B-2 missions originate from the continental US...