Originally Posted by Jimlad1
...Perhaps before we come up with the next unlikely scenario, could someone point out any situation where the UK has been denied host nation basing for a military operation since WW2? Struggling to think of anywhere off the top of my head...
No need to go back to WW2. Re basing for strike missions against Libya in 2011:
Italy was in the balance a few times:
"Italy threaten to ban coalition forces in Libyan bombing" (
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"Italy calls for an end to NATO's bombing campaign in Libya." (
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Malta was a no-go from the start:
"Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi said no coalition forces would be allowed to stage from military bases in Malta, but Maltese airspace would be open to international forces involved in the intervention." (
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Cyprus wasn't happy so we respected their stance:
"Cyprus opposes British bases role in airstrikes." (
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