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Old May 12th, 2008, 10:09 PM
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Default Re: 50 destroyers for bases deal

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Originally Posted by mikebatzel View Post
Curious. When the above mentioned bases where closed, did the US need to get authorization from Britain since the bases should have gone back to them?

I wouldn't think so. The US would just move it's equipment and gear out and hand the keys back to Britain with a "Thank you very much." Of course Britain and the local government were probably notified far in advance of the intention to vacate, since often the local economy is adversely affected by military base closures.
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