One of the widest runways in the UK at 9000 feet +, only 300 long using that direction tho
Did 2 tours, late 70s to early 80s - young simple and single, had a marvellous time. Second tour when we lost the jets to the politicians in jockistan.
Airdays, blowing up stuff for the attack runs by Buccanneers. Huge AOCs parades. Freedoms of Newquay, Truro, St Columb etc, all good days out with free beer flowing.
The closure decision was a major factor in my career change - could not envisage staying in MQs any longer and own our house in sunny (not today) Newquay.
Good place for many of the best reasons - people, job to do, work and play hard, banter with the crews, competing to be galley rat, SAROPs, Fastnet race response, strong rugby club, ex cpls end in the mess bar
Having my 'own' little tanks to play with.
All over now. Turn the page and walk on.