Originally Posted by
Wrathmonk
Is that in its current size or reduced to a single station?
http://www.defence-estates.mod.uk/pu...Main_Paper.pdf
<<RAF Cottesmore. Cottesmore will remain the Harrier GR9 hub until
at least 2018 and will be supported by the Operational Conversion Unit at
RAF Wittering until at least 2015. Thereafter, and depending upon the
decision for a second base for JCA and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, the site
could become surplus (possible Army interest as part of an East Midlands
Super Garrison).>>
2015 is not that far off although 'at least' does suggest 2016 or later but as they say, that is a long time in politics and possibly 2 elections before that.
If Cottesmore has the capacity then it would make sense to move earlier. If Wittering has essential infrastructure, not available at Cottesmore, then it would make no sense. [blanket stackers' centre for instance]
