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Old 8th Nov 2016, 09:55
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Apparently an MP was overheard mentioning that one base that has recently had a simulator built there would be closed - Odiham fits that bill and the MP had just been there.

What they need to do is reopen Lyneham as an airfield and put the AH force and maybe some SF assets in there. It is now only the REME trg center as the tri-service tech trg school didn't appear to survive first contact. The solar farm is allegedly not making much money and Lyneham is perfectly placed for access to SPTA for helicopter trg.

Wonder where the Commando Logisitics Regiment will go when they close Chivenor (again)!

Shouyld never have closed Greenham Common as that would have been a perfect 3rd runway for London.
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