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Old 27th Jan 2018, 08:47
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Frelon
 
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RAFKenley says,
Although it is referred to as Kenley Common it isn't actually common land. There is the outer perimeter taxiway and land within, which is the active airfield and owned by the MOD. The area outside of this is owned by City of London; however, the public are permitted to walk on this area as public open space.
Surrey Hills GC only operate Monday - Friday, originally so as not to conflict with 615 operations. However when the "pause" started I understand that they had the options of flying at weekends, but not enough members wanted to fly at weekends!

The local dog walkers then considered the airfield "theirs" at weekends and let their dogs roam freely on the active airfield. The gliding club provided doggy poo bags but the dog walkers thought that as it was public land they were not deemed necessary!

Things will have to change when the fence goes up, but obviously there will be the minority snowflakes who will object.

Let's get Kenley active again with Air Cadet flying. Well done Surrey Hills for keeping a flying presence there.
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