Originally Posted by
ACW599
I'd agree that the classical 1930s Expansion Scheme messes were (and still sometimes are) rather fine. However, some of the modern ones are fairly dire.
When I was on UWAS in 1973 the mess at St Athan felt like the height of luxury. On 633 VGS in 2013 the mess at Cosford...er...didn't.
I too was on UWAS and much appreciated the 'Georgian' architecture and solid comfortcomforts.I assumed all RAF officer's messes were of the same standard.
We once detached to Aberporth, where we were accommodated in buildings that were more temporary than permanent and I remember being rather disappointed at the surroundings.