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Old 17th Nov 2005, 15:31
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But the most apt name for a Jockistani base was, of course, HMS Tern in the Orkneys....

Because its real name was Twatt. It remained a reserve station under Lossiemouth's control until January 1949 and was then retained by the RN until sold off in 1957.

Other places for your list, Jacko:

Acklington, Andover, Bassingbourn, Binbrook, Bovingdon, Gaydon, Gravely, Kemble, Little Rissington, Manby, North Weald, Oakington, Strubby, Swinderby, Syerston

And those are just the ones in civilised parts of the world! All were still open when I joined the RAF.....
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