NutLoose
To be totally honest I have to agree with you. It is barking mad to move training from a suburb facility such as Cosford and 12 billion is a lot of money. However, this decision has not been based on common sense even sound business judgement. It is a political decision as a sweetener after the Red Dragon farce. (My personal opinion!!)
I must admit that because of sentimental reasons I would like to see St Athan remain RAF, but the truth is I believe that the new Academy is just all talk by a bunch of ministers and business groups (paid for with public money) but will never actually happen. Time will tell I suppose.