CM
I know all that (MoD issue/MoD paid for, same thing really). I lived on Roman Road in Leeming Village (whilst wearing a light blue suit). I had the unenviable/enviable (delete as required) role of having a foot in both camps.
A local as well as a serviceman.
I bet you 'aided' the noise attenuation (not) on your visits the the premier F3 unit.
Rgds