Fenton has to be one of, if not the, friendliest stations I have had the privilege to serve on. The atmosphere on station when it was a full flying training unit with 7FTS in the 80s was great. Great mess (long since demolished), great rivalry between 1 and 2 sqns, solo parties, with nurs....... maybe better to stop there.
Such a shame to hear its finally closing. Sadly it probably means an even sadder gradual decay as the remaining infrastructure is left to rot and the few remaining buildings in good condition - the old SHQ, 1 and 3 hangars, the old RFS building, the tower and the old WRAF block
- spiral into decline.
