British military builds airbases on Azores Islands during World War II

The video discusses the Anglo-Portuguese alliance and the creation of an aircraft state host in the mid-Atlantic. It highlights the cooperation of the Portuguese in preparing a naval site and constructing an airfield using advanced methods. The airfield was completed quickly, allowing aircraft operations to commence, establishing a crucial transatlantic link. This development was strategically important, addressing the threat posed by EU boats.

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