How many raf bases were there in the 1980s?

In the 1980s, the Royal Air Force (RAF) operated around 50 main bases in the UK, with numerous additional sites for training and support. Key bases included RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall, which hosted significant American military presence due to NATO commitments during the Cold War. The exact number of bases could fluctuate due to changes in military strategy and operations throughout the decade.