727 Sqn Moving
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I just think that there is no benefit in moving the LHF to the southside. There will be no increase in OC, no increase in Flying Hours and the cost will be prohibitive. Why spend all that money for no benefit?
Fradu....Prior to the Lynx being in 13 & 14 there were...... Lynx... 847 were moved out to make room.
Fradu....Prior to the Lynx being in 13 & 14 there were...... Lynx... 847 were moved out to make room.
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There was various rumours about Chinoooks moving into the Dark side but the hangar ceilings were too low or something. I seem to recall post 9/11 something about a permanent QRA Tornado det.
If LHF moved that would leave North side available for more SH/CHF assets to move in should Benson or Odiham get the chop (thread creep and no doubt entirely rumour!)
If LHF moved that would leave North side available for more SH/CHF assets to move in should Benson or Odiham get the chop (thread creep and no doubt entirely rumour!)
Originally Posted by rafloo
Fradu....Prior to the Lynx being in 13 & 14 there were...... Lynx... 847 were moved out to make room.
As a civilian, I have heard several rumours since the announcement that the SHARs would go from people 'on the perimeter'.
Culdrose closing and Chinooks moving in comprised the most popular rotary-wing rumours.
Fixed wing have been more diverse, Jaguars and Tonkas moving in being one such possibility.
A rumour that crops up regularly is FRADU moving back from Culdrose, though this might have originated from the NFSF Hawks based at Yeovilton.
RAF xx Sqn moving in from Valley and/or RAF 100 Sqn from Leeming has also been mentioned to me.
I've always replied, I'll believe it when it happens!
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Hi Guys, thought it about time to bust my cherry so here goes.
As I seem to remember it in the early 90's
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707 - 10 Hangar
3 BAS - 9 Hangar
845/846 - 6,7 & 8 Hangars
899 - 4 Hangar
800/801 - 13 & 14 Hangars
FRADU - 15 Hangar (Hunters)
Heron Flight - 16 Hangar
Back to the original thread the latest I have heard is that 727 are going dark side along with 815, Historic Flight and Heron Flight are going north (good for the FAA Museum) and, just to add to the rumour mill.....
possibly an Army Lynx battallion coming back from Germany..!
No substance... but surely a rumour network is the place to have a rumour, it is doing the rounds...
Thats all for now...
CH........
As I seem to remember it in the early 90's
...707 - 10 Hangar
3 BAS - 9 Hangar
845/846 - 6,7 & 8 Hangars
899 - 4 Hangar
800/801 - 13 & 14 Hangars
FRADU - 15 Hangar (Hunters)
Heron Flight - 16 Hangar
Back to the original thread the latest I have heard is that 727 are going dark side along with 815, Historic Flight and Heron Flight are going north (good for the FAA Museum) and, just to add to the rumour mill.....
possibly an Army Lynx battallion coming back from Germany..!No substance... but surely a rumour network is the place to have a rumour, it is doing the rounds...
Thats all for now...
CH........
This was posted on the Royal Navy web-site...
Relocation of 727 Naval Air Squadron to RNAS Yeovilton
The Royal Navy has announced its intention to relocate 727 Naval Air Squadron from Plymouth Airport to RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset. A study into the recruitment and retention of Royal Navy aircrew has resulted in a rationalization of flying hours at the Squadron and the introduction of a new Air Experience Flying Course. The course is designed to introduce the Fleet Air Arm to prospective candidates and includes a short introductory flight in the Squadron’s aircraft. As a result, it has been decided to relocate the Squadron to RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset where students can be better introduced to the Fleet Air Arm ethos and culture and can gain an insight into the workings of an operational airfield and its associated Squadrons and aircraft.
The Royal Navy has enjoyed a long and productive relationship with Plymouth Airport, starting in 1949 with Tiger Moths for recreational flying for cadets from Britannia Royal Naval College. The number of aircraft rose to 7 when it was decided to start grading aviators prior to formal flying training to prevent unnecessary wastage and by the end of 1966, the Squadron was operating 12 Chipmunks with grading as its primary task. 1994 saw the Chipmunks replaced with 5 Grob aircraft and while grading remains the primary task of the squadron, a variety of other courses are also run including the training of Air Engineers and, until recently, Commando Aircrewmen.
727 Squadron will continue to conduct grading from its new location as well as increasing its portfolio to include up to 350 air experience flights per year for students from around the UK.
The Royal Navy has announced its intention to relocate 727 Naval Air Squadron from Plymouth Airport to RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset. A study into the recruitment and retention of Royal Navy aircrew has resulted in a rationalization of flying hours at the Squadron and the introduction of a new Air Experience Flying Course. The course is designed to introduce the Fleet Air Arm to prospective candidates and includes a short introductory flight in the Squadron’s aircraft. As a result, it has been decided to relocate the Squadron to RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset where students can be better introduced to the Fleet Air Arm ethos and culture and can gain an insight into the workings of an operational airfield and its associated Squadrons and aircraft.
The Royal Navy has enjoyed a long and productive relationship with Plymouth Airport, starting in 1949 with Tiger Moths for recreational flying for cadets from Britannia Royal Naval College. The number of aircraft rose to 7 when it was decided to start grading aviators prior to formal flying training to prevent unnecessary wastage and by the end of 1966, the Squadron was operating 12 Chipmunks with grading as its primary task. 1994 saw the Chipmunks replaced with 5 Grob aircraft and while grading remains the primary task of the squadron, a variety of other courses are also run including the training of Air Engineers and, until recently, Commando Aircrewmen.
727 Squadron will continue to conduct grading from its new location as well as increasing its portfolio to include up to 350 air experience flights per year for students from around the UK.
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727 Squadron will continue to conduct grading from its new location
350 air experience flights per year for students from around the UK.
For Gawds sake, don't tell the treasury
Originally Posted by AllTrimDoubt
Fradu - can you give a link please?
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http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.5549
