Bessoneau Hangar at RAF Odiham
Hello all,
Just after a quick bit of advice. At RAF Odiham we have a Bessoneau Hangar that we believe is the last standing example in the UK. It was built, we think, for the First WW, but we can't be 100% sure. We know that there were hangars at RAF Odiham in the great war but we can't sure if this exact one was there at the time of the war. It was re-canvased by Rubb in the 1980's but the original wooden frame is still extant. In Jan of this year the hangar was condemed as the structure has warped in places and there are cracks in the original 1907 wood!!
We (the Stn) has been tasked with disposing of the hangar as DE have said it's of no further use. Currently, it may be heading for New Zealand, but I'm concerned that it may be lost for ever. This could be seen as an important part of our WW1 heritage and I believe that Lottery funding could be an angle to save it for the nation.
Has anyone got any advice on the historical element and if there would be anyone in the UK interested in keeping it here as an important part of our history?