Update from the
BBC Saturday, 29 July 2006, 00:19 GMT 01:19 UK
US President George Bush has apologised to Tony Blair for using Prestwick Airport to refuel planes carrying bombs to Israel, Mr Blair's spokesman says.
The spokesman said Mr Bush gave a "one-line" apology for the fact that proper procedures were not followed.
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The point seems to be involving civilians in the trade of war materials between two 'third party' countries. Since the USAAAF have military bases, they could have used them for staging and, of course, not then have to declare the cargo. But, given the recent information on the way that the USA transported individuals on 'civilian' flights through UK airspace, it was probably time for some to protest. Especially since Blair won't.