Chaps, could I possibly post here, as ex-Lyneham Ground Crew?
I first came 'here' in early 1968, there were only 2 Herc' squadrons then 24 & 36!! The rest were at Fairford (30 & 47), Thorney Island (OCU), Akrotiri (70 SQN) & Changi. (48 SQDN). The brand new Hecs initially only 'lived' at C Site, which we shared with 216 SQDN.
I remember in circa 1969 they built a new NAFFI, and the adage then was that once a new NAAFI is built, then the station will soon close. Lyneham has held out for over fourty years from then, I hope and pray that LYN will still be there in another 40, not just the sake of nostalgia on my part, but sheer common sense. (That would be a hell of a lot of eggs in one Brize basket).
Good luck guys, I'll be keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for you.
(Oh, and 217 was always my favourite A/C)