Naval Air Station Keflavik Iceland protested the invasion but asked the populace to treat the occupying force as guests. Following talks between British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the United States, Iceland agreed to a tripartite treaty under which United States Marines were to relieve the British garrison in Iceland on the condition that all military forces be withdrawn from Iceland immediately upon the conclusion of the war in Europe. In addition to their defense role, U.S. forces constructed the Keflavik Airport as a refueling point for aircraft deliveries and cargo flights to Europe. With the end of
Lynden Pindling International Airport Lynden Pindling International Airport Lynden Pindling International Airport , formerly known as Nassau International Airport (1957-2006), is the largest airport in the Bahamas and the largest international gateway into the country. It is a major hub for Bahamasair, Western Air and SkyBahamas and is located in western New Providence island near the capital city of Nassau. During World War II on 30 December 1942, the airport was named Windsor Field (after the Duke of Windsor) and became a Royal Air Force station. Windsor Field was the second airport in The Bahamas and was used for delivery flights of US-built fighter