Originally Posted by
sandiego89
So who "owns" the concrete? I thought Wideawake airfield was an US operated facility, but on an UK island. Does UK subsidize the airstrip with landing fees? Contract? Cost share? Or does the US pay the UK for the privilege of having an airstrip?
That's why I said '£££/$$$' ... time will reveal all, I suspect.
The RAF's fault for having such big, heavy, aircraft of course
