I curb my aged whimpering by reminding myself that the RAF is 1/3 the size it was when I left, and most places I ever worked/lived are now dead and buried. My wife could expand the list considerably*.
I recall staffing something at MoD about the closure of Upavon, and how it was deemed fundamental to RAF History. I also recall reading some impassioned writings/writhings from VVSOs on the topic.
Wiki ... Many of the buildings at Upavon still stand from its original construction. The officers' mess is a fine example of British military architecture. It was built in 1915, and prior to the RAF's departure from Upavon, was the oldest RAF officers' mess in use. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building.
* Jointly: Feltwell, Manby, Strubby, Binbrook, Tengah, Watton, West Drayton, Uxbridge, Bentley Priory, Upwood, Locking, Lyneham, Bracknell, Adastral [
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