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Old 25th Jul 2004, 14:40
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SirPeterHardingsLovechild
 
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Obviously Lyneham
I wouldn't bank on Lyneham closing quite so soon.

The review that came up with Lyneham closing in 2012 was carried out with information given before they did a whole load of work on the C130K.

That is, the C130K is now likely to be in service well beyond 2012.

Officially, the line is that Lyneham will close in 2012 regardless. (So they're going to have to put the K fleet somewhere)

Rumours, and attitude at Lyneham are as follows, (we are told nothing)

Work goes on as usual.

There is no sign of plans to move the J's to Brize quite yet!

C130 K Mk3A's in service 'til 2020 ?

Most common comment is 'It won't happen in my lifetime' (meaning career)

Work goes on as usual.


PS. The C17 is so good at transporting large amounts of stuff that Brize can't cope and send the odd one to Lyneham to use our Movers!
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