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flag UK deployed armed forces around Heathrow in 2003 to thwart a potential terrorist missile attack.

flag In February 2003, the UK deployed heavily-armed forces around Heathrow Airport to prevent a potential terrorist missile attack, a move authorized by the Prime Minister but not expected to be so visible, according to newly released National Archives files. flag The operation was in response to a specific terrorist threat. flag Ministers dismissed claims that it was a tactic to build support for the upcoming Iraq invasion and acknowledged the need to avoid causing unnecessary public alarm in future incidents.

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