Yes, was just reading this article on the subject
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"One of the things we know about the Pacific is the 'tyranny of distance' - you have to fly for many more hours to touch a few countries," said Gen Armagost from RAF Fairford, in Gloucestershire.
"But the Bomber Task Force is incredibly effective in the European theatre because, for that same duration, we can almost touch the entire continent.
"From Europe, we can fly to Africa, we can fly to the Middle East. And that has been done just in the last few weeks. This is of incredible value."
Because it takes three months of preparation before every arrival - including the securing of parts for maintenance - it means the Bomber Taskforce is keeping RAF Fairford constantly busy.
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