Big bucks in property !
I can understand the beancounters at the MOD trying to sell off Uxbridge and Bentley priory as these are prime sites for re-developement in some of the most exclusive areas of outer London.
From the defence point of veiw I cant see why the functions of these two stations could not be carried out at another location ( but I will yeald to expert advice on that point ) but as to selling of airfields enough is enough these are important national assets that cant be quickly replaced .