American bombers to be stationed in Britain

Title

American bombers to be stationed in Britain

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:03:06

Description

Defence Secretary Tom King announces in the House of Commons that US B52 heavy bombers are to be stationed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, strengthening the transatlantic relationship between the Uk and USA. He says the Gulf War would come to an end if Iraqi President, Saddam Hussein were to withdraw his troops from Kuwait. Liberal Democrat defence spokesman Menzies Campbell issues a note of caution while anti-war campaigner Labour MP, Dennis Canavan calls for an end to the conflict. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Tom King; Dennis Canavan; Menzies Campbell

Keywords

Aircraft; USA; UK; Military aircraft; International relations; Air force; Gloucestershire; Wars (events); RAF; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Saddam Hussein; Fairford; American (cultural identity)

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