T7a, one thing that seems to have slipped the political mind in the rush to flog Barnham was that it is frequently used by ATC cadets for training. I know Stanta is nearby by bookings for the regulars needs to take prescedence there.

I would hope Nelson wardroom is listed! Many happy memories of hungover breakfasts in that wonderful hall.

I even learned to play a half-decent frame of snooker in the blind eye upstairs!

I think Nelson Wardroom and land will go to the university. The frieze etc will probably go into the Museum or the refurbished Old Naval Academy Wardroom.

Nope, no bulldozers at Brampton as of Nov/Dec 15, so the site is still standing as it was when it ceased to be operational in 2013. Just the MQs still in use by a handful of individuals with, as I was led to believe, some from Wyton looking to rent them with the increase in numbers there. As I said, an eerie feeling driving round a deserted base at night.

I'm surprised Henlow and Stanbridge weren't mentioned, or have they already gone?

Henlow is still alive and kicking. Various units are still based there.


The airfield also rings out to the sound of Lycoming engines from the flying club, much to the annoyance of certain locals :ok: .

With Brampton, the plans are to flatten everything bar BPOM, which is listed. So far as I have heard, the SFA is to remain as Wyton still has the numbers to justify it for now (~20 yrs back, the situation was reversed).

Interestingly, there is a small group dedicated to preserving theatres and they have their sights set on retaining Brampton Theatre. :D

RAF Brampton Little Theatre - The Theatres Trust

Also in the local area, Molesworth and Alconbury are to close but their functions are to consolidate at Croughton.

Nelson wardroom is grade II listed.
See:
https://historicengland.org.uk/listi...-entry/1387145

Brokenlink - they won't/don't think about what the Cadet Forces do....... :oh:

PTR 175 - the airfield might ring to the sounds of Lycomings, but the Tech Area is no where as busy as it once was; RAF Pol have moved out and PTs have/are moving out slowly. As for the airfield, we shall wait and see what happens with the ACO Gliding announcement, probably lose the VGS and the private aircraft will be asked to vacate; leaving the whole site to be redeveloped!!