Lets have a small cheer at least - good news
I have landed at SM 2-3 times, and the answer is very much yes. I can understand, to a degree, the comments on Upavon and Halton. But helping SM makes real sense. There is already a great atmosphere in the buildings that have been restored. The whole site retains a rural feel.
But most importantly, it is all under the driving vision of Russell Savory, who is a highly motivated, energetic and inspirational character.
No doubt helping his success in accessing public funding, he very much sees SM as being an educational resource for schoolchildren of the region - not just for military history, but for wildlife (he is a very knowledgable twitcher and conservationist), and the site has amazing flora and fauna.
I don't begrudge him his succcess in getting some of Osborne's handouts (and with the HLF) one jot. It will become an even better place to land and visit.
But most importantly, it is all under the driving vision of Russell Savory, who is a highly motivated, energetic and inspirational character.
No doubt helping his success in accessing public funding, he very much sees SM as being an educational resource for schoolchildren of the region - not just for military history, but for wildlife (he is a very knowledgable twitcher and conservationist), and the site has amazing flora and fauna.
I don't begrudge him his succcess in getting some of Osborne's handouts (and with the HLF) one jot. It will become an even better place to land and visit.
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Cranfield. PM incoming Joe. For anyone else I've just bumped it to the top of the Private Flying forum.
Edit: Skua I've checked SM's website, they are hosting a couple of fly ins this year which is good news.
Edit: Skua I've checked SM's website, they are hosting a couple of fly ins this year which is good news.
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