The decision to close RAF Lyneham was made by the MoD in 2002 as part of a strategic review of military bases.

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The more involved part of the mod, however, was getting the buttons to work wirelessly with the phone.

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The MOD offered him counselling as part of his eight-man team - but what man wants to pour their heart out in front of seven other men, even if they are their band of brothers?

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