The papers, seen by SNP Moray MP Angus Robertson, are said to imply the base's Tornado fleet would be transferred.

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Berwick Liberal Democrat MP Alan Beith said it would have "no effect at all" on the base itself, which remains open.

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The Vale of Glamorgan MP Mr Smith said he had evidence that the agency was considering ending repair work at the base altogether.

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