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The US has sent special shelters for B-2 bombers to Diego Garcia and to Fairford Air Base in Britain. These would be needed to conduct sustained B-2 operations from either place, as the tricky maintenance of the stealth coating must be done inside these special shelters. The US has formally asked Britain for permission to operate B-2 bombers from Diego Garcia, and this permission has been given.--Stephen V Cole

 

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