RAF STATION SCAMPTON...
I've never understood why they don't leave the Reds in situate, move the BBMF from Conningsby, RIAT from Fairford and relocate the the Waddo Airshow and have an 'operational museum' type affair. Retain 313 for practice so no need to find an alternate R313 area..
Plenty of hangar space for a museum similar to the IWM North in Greater Manchester, maybe concentrating more on Bomber Command?
Throughout the year, they could hold open days, concerts with Spit or Hurri (or Reds?) displays to Music... Open days for car clubs, fly ins for civilian flying clubs (without the ridiculous landing fees and handling charges) on certain days with photo opportunities with the aircraft....
A large amount of money would then be raised to fund the museum and other public buildings with the 'Events' held being a paid affair...
Lots of room for other opportunities too...
Motorway network only a few miles away for ease of access all year round, and little disruption to locals, who have a warren of side roads to prevent too much disruption when RIAT and other large events take place...
Lintons FJ training could be relocated to Conningsby where the BBMF have left a gap.
Obviously, some rebuilding and renovation would need to take place but that would be the case where ever they decided to relocate the Squadrons.
More importantly, we would be preserving an RAF Station of major historical interest and importance, rather than just flushing it down the drain....
Last edited by Champagne Anyone?; 25th Jul 2018 at 18:53.