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Scampton to close

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by Davem245 » Tue Jul 24, 2018 1:11 pm

or Aldi

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by Bobcode » Tue Jul 24, 2018 1:26 pm

How about RAF Honington for the Reds........just a thought !

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by Nighthawke » Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:04 pm

As far as I recall there would be a lot of infrastructure to put back at Honington to reactivate for full flying ops.

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by davedubya » Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:08 pm

Bobcode wrote:
Tue Jul 24, 2018 1:26 pm
How about RAF Honington for the Reds........just a thought !
Nah, RAF Wethersfield is clearly the better option.

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by plmc135 » Tue Jul 24, 2018 4:54 pm

How about Shawbury, for the Hawks anyway RTP :Oops:

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by reheat module » Tue Jul 24, 2018 7:21 pm

James Cutting wrote:
Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:49 am
:lol: ?..small, quick, noisy and will look great in red... :lol:
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Re: Scampton to close

Post by reheat module » Tue Jul 24, 2018 7:27 pm

From earlier years at Scampton, RAFAT have a number of constraints which impact operationally on a very busy station, including block timings for movements. Some units 'may' be more receptive to this than others.
Alongside this, when they moved from Scampton in the 90s, Leeming was discussed. One concern raised was the proximity of the A1 in terms of extra potential RTA, this may be a discussion point for Cottesmore too.
Conscious that Lee had F3 and Cott had Harrier, but they didn't impose the timings and fascination as the reds.
Another point is the feasibility or proximity for a R313 type airspace and any knock on effect.
Much to muse...
Nonetheless, sad to see any relocation out of bomber county.
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Re: Scampton to close

Post by TeeJay » Wed Jul 25, 2018 4:57 am

Nighthawke wrote:
Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:04 pm
As far as I recall there would be a lot of infrastructure to put back at Honington to reactivate for full flying ops.
Yeah, re-installing a runway for a start :lol:

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by grayson » Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:34 am

I lived in Scruton (2 miles from Leeming ) in the 80s when the Red Arrows were either based at Leeming , or spent a lot of time there. Nice to get the odd free display but no real impact on anybody, frankly., let alone the A1 . The Tornadoes' later arrival created enough (sound) waves for some nice man from MoD to give me new double glazing and a decent cheque . (not compo culture! we all got it offered pre emptively by MoD )

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by Vulcanone » Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:01 am

The Reds moved to Scampton from Kemble in 1983.

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by raflec » Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:34 pm

They have said they are looking at all options including civilian.
How about Doncaster / Sheffield or even Humberside.
That way they can still practice in the skies they are use to.

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by reheat module » Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:44 pm

I drive past Humberside airport on a frequent basis and noted the BAe facility there; unaware of what they do there though.
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Re: Scampton to close

Post by POL » Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:58 pm

It's an aircraft maintenance academy.

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by reheat module » Wed Jul 25, 2018 3:33 pm

Thank you.
A civilian equivalent of RAF Cosford ?
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Re: Scampton to close

Post by passat man » Wed Jul 25, 2018 4:21 pm

Please....newer hawks would be ok, they are still the best team out there, but how about a new British built aircraft.

I think the release mentioned a much more modern base, maybe they are planning to take over Mildenhall when its handed over :)

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by Nighthawke » Wed Jul 25, 2018 4:34 pm

This is to save money not spend a whole load more!

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by Bobcode » Wed Jul 25, 2018 4:40 pm

TeeJay wrote:
Wed Jul 25, 2018 4:57 am
Nighthawke wrote:
Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:04 pm
As far as I recall there would be a lot of infrastructure to put back at Honington to reactivate for full flying ops.
Yeah, re-installing a runway for a start :lol:
I’m visiting Honington tomorrow, I’ll have a good look round :thumb:

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Re: Scampton to close

Post by airfixpilot » Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:20 pm

Oh dear, Oh dear. :(

Scampton to close, its just another cost cutting exercise by the government. No more major airshows in Lincolnshire and the Red Arrows going?. If not the Reds need a new home with clear airspace above to practice. Otherwise they may be pushed into normal service as advanced trainers. Its a shame as Lincolnshire is the home of RAFs bomber county, and a new memorial just opened near Lincoln/Waddington. Lincolnshire is steeped in WW2 bomber history with lots of old airfields in the county, and each airfield told a story, not just Scampton.
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Re: Scampton to close

Post by airfixpilot » Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:29 pm

reheat module wrote:
Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:44 pm
I drive past Humberside airport on a frequent basis and noted the BAe facility there; unaware of what they do there though.
Would the Reds use Humberside as a home, as they are in some respects just a ambassador and commercial advert for buisness for the UK, and not operational as a fighting force until needed. The transit time to RAF Scampton would be low and having BAE facility, would aid the trainees, and the Reds. :Oops: :roll: :pop: ( What a daft thing to think)

Sorry raflec, you have already pointed this out :blush: :blush:
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Re: Scampton to close

Post by Mike » Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:31 pm

airfixpilot wrote:
Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:29 pm


Would the Reds use Humberside as a home?
No.
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