Why is the case against Leuchars so obvious and for Lossiemouth to stay open so logical? A week ago without a word said, Lossiemouth was the popular rumour mongers station to close. Then The Scotsman mentions Leuchars and speculation builds over that station closing. And why would they keep two stations open side by side. There is no military logic in closing two of the three scottish bases. Only pounds, shillings and pence ones. The only reason Kinloss is closing is because Cameron (or whoever) has decided the Nimrod is too expensive to continue with the development of. The role is recognised which is why they are seeking out poor alternatives. Nobody said Lossiemouth or Leuchars would close, its just media speculation and of course the Base personnel are not involved in anyway, but jittery locals and MPs are of course, fighting their corner. But if either closes it will be decided on factors which in the byzantine labyrinth of intrigue, purpose and motive, we just haven't thought of yet.
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