Cats The question is the positioning of the fence. No one is saying that the public should be allowed to wander without some sort of 'reference point'.
The point in question is the fence should be away (on the non airfield side) of the peri-track giving more 'space' for operations and emergencies.
As it is intended to allow the public access at non flying times I do not see any point in reducing the flying area even more when flying is in progress, as the public can wander around the peri-track and see it in its original state.
The other important issue is the structure would alter the original character of the scheduled area that bears no relationship to its original use and purpose.
Kenley is important from both an Air Cadets and a historic point, and a structure on the peri-track in no advantage to either.
Half the problem is those involved in making the decisions do not operate from the location, and are used to large airfields without 'issues'. letter on its way to Croydon Council reminding them of the historic importance of this scheduled area and pointing out that the proposal is not beneficial to both aviation safety or a historically valuable site.
Last edited by POBJOY; 9th Feb 2018 at 18:16.