Originally Posted by
DANbudgieman
That's why I suggested re-open Kinloss rather than station the P8s at Lossie.
This would make available a further operational runway locally.
It would please the the local communities no-end and dis-embarrass the Army of a facility they really don't want.
Kinloss should be able to be re-activated at minimal cost (keep the bean counters happy) and demonstrate a firm commitment to the future of the RAF in Scotland. - Everybody wins, but I guess it will never happen...
Once again you show you don't know what you are talking about. As TOFO said earlier, research before posting
The runway IS still operational, as a relief landing field for Lossie and it is used as the base for the local military flying club.