HC Deb 10 November 1948 vol 457 c1527
11. Mr. Warbey

asked the Secretary of State for Air if he will give a list of the R.A.F. aerodromes which have been placed wholly or partly at the disposal of the U.S. Air Force; and if he will state the number of U.S.A.A.F. personnel now stationed in this country.

Mr. de Freitas:

The aerodromes are: Burtonwood, Lakenheath, Marham, Mildenhall, Scampton and Waddington. There is also a headquarters at Bushy Park. The number of officers and men is about 5,700.

Mr. Warbey

Can the Under-Secretary say whether there is any precedent for this arrangement by which foreign combatant forces are stationed in this country in time of peace?

Mr. de Freitas

Not without notice.

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