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RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
For the sake of the world one can hope it’s only 2 years max.
I’m not sure why you also tie this in with leaving the EU, if we do (and I hope not).
I’m not sure why you also tie this in with leaving the EU, if we do (and I hope not).
Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
I heard there’s a picture of an F35 circulating with Boss markings on the tail for one of the LN units. Don’t know how true or if it is a photoshop effort.
Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
I was at Luke tuesday talking to a Lt that is going to Hill is Sept. said there was no other place to go right now as Its to early to go to Eileson. So my guess is LN is futher down the road. But I could be wrong
Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
Given that it’s always officially been stated that the squadrons are due to start standing up late 2021 then you wouldn’t be going to LN 2 years earlier really would you?!
Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
They only started the work ready for building of F-35infrastructure within the last month or so. And look how long its been on going at Marham for our jets
Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
True - but the Americans do build quickly when they want too. But hey I love the F15C so I‘m happy having classics for a few years more.
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Being involved in my local plan for the next 15 year house building cycle I would expect the building target for Fairford's District Council to be significantly/specifically increased if the majority of the 2,00 (plus families)j are to live off base. That might locally be a political "hot potato". I recently heard that a significant amount of accommodation is to be built on base; that could speed up the provision of accommodation and avoid aggravating the local housing market. One airfield RIAT is apparently considering moving to is as unlikely as returning to North Weald. All the above rumors come with a severe health warning.
Meanwhile, and more importantly, I do wonder about U-2 fleet health. Have a nice Bank Holday.
Film an
Meanwhile, and more importantly, I do wonder about U-2 fleet health. Have a nice Bank Holday.
Film an
Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
Westy
All the building work at Lakenheath is/will be by UK contractors. It was even a news story on the MoD website
All the building work at Lakenheath is/will be by UK contractors. It was even a news story on the MoD website
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Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
Having spoken to numerous RIAT people ,they are expecting to remain at Fairford.
Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
I have heard, though not sure of its validity, that Marshalls are moving over a 10 year period to one of two existing airfields other than Mildenhall. One has a "modern" spec military runway though mothballed, the other requires a new longer runway. I am not saying which because it's a "dodgy" rumor. So Possibly Mildenhall is either staying USAF or going for housing eventually. Perhaps Marshalls could no longer wait to make a fortune developing Cambridge. At this rate the USAF might forget to shut Mildenhall.
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Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
Hardly a rumour, it's been quite widely reported in the press that Wyton, Duxford and Cranfield are the choices being looked at
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Mark
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If our airforces are never used, they have achieved their finest goal.
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Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
Wyton (airfield) is closed and being developed for housing so that's off the list
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Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
Wyton is certainly on the shortlist for Marshalls. The link below is one of many news reports naming the base.Ghost from above wrote: ↑Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:16 pmWyton (airfield) is closed and being developed for housing so that's off the list
https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/c ... s-16273168
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Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
and Scampton on the cards for closure
Comfortably Numb
Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
so you are stating Scampton will Not close?? the three bases selected for the Reds to relocate to are wittering Waddington and leeming, the GOV petition keep the Reds in lincolnshire as of 11 june 2019 as 11,149 signatures and must reach 100,000 signatures by the closing date of 28 july 2019 I suggest you read it.
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Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
mods feel free to move above if in wrong section.
Comfortably Numb
Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
I think Agent K is talking about Scampton being a potential destination for Marshalls.baz1 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:20 pmso you are stating Scampton will Not close?? the three bases selected for the Reds to relocate to are wittering Waddington and leeming, the GOV petition keep the Reds in lincolnshire as of 11 june 2019 as 11,149 signatures and must reach 100,000 signatures by the closing date of 28 july 2019 I suggest you read it.
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Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
yes maybe your right just the way I read it.
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Re: RAF Mildenhall to close. Lakenheath to get F-35 by 2020
Thanks Wes/Baz yeh I was referring to Marshalls! apologies for any confusion caused.
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