I may be wrong however, aren't CRCs paid for from the coffers at NATO? If this is the case, then I believe that a review of Boulmer's future is probably based purely on a lack of funding to sort out the accomodation at Scampton/RAF Kirton in Lindsey, which will prevent CRC Scampton from ever becoming a 24 hr CRC due to a lack of bodies.
Why keep Boulmer open long term? Bunkers are very expensive to maintain and as costs spiral, I think the FC branch may be forced to work above ground at a Typhoon base not far from Scampton!
How about a 24 hr CRC with NATO ACCS (or whatever it's called) at Conningsby supported by CRC Scampton during the day or whenever flying is at its busiest?
One thing is for sure, CRC Scampton will not close in the near future, the NATO accountants will not tolerate that surely!!!
B55