No existing space at Boscombe or space to build the domestic side without 100's of millions being spent .Much more than would be generated by selling Benson, Wallop and Odiham. No appetite from the government to spend. Especially the compensation to Qinetiq.

In the end it's need to know principles. So don't expect anything published to be anything other than what they deam low risk and are prepared to let people know.

Pretty sure they've just blasted over the top of Taunton

If a base closes and has part let out or parts demolished then the chances after 5 years are nil. I think the rumour behind this is probably related to the increase in deployments to NATO members bases. This can be seen at Lossiemouth where the US Navy P-8's regularly visit and have some facilities ...

Debris hit a car. Very sad

They may well use the North east end following the refurb and extension of the parking pans with hydrant fuelling facilities

Sad news, It's being reported that George ' Johnny' Johnson (The last Dambuster) has passed away. Total legend. Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, – and done a hundred t...

Watching the livestream and looks like a cut down B2 but I think it should be called "Ghostraider" as the profile in the light reminds me of a ghost. You'll see what I mean when you watch the unveiling.

https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we ... 21-raider/

Looks like a loss of situational awareness. Awful and unsurvivable. My thoughts go out to the families.

And 2 rigs at Culdrose. Time will tell if they can support financially 2 active training sites.

Just like to say if your refering to the 1989 OSA that in fact parts of the 1911 OSA are still live. The part that captures the disclosure of information is in section 1.1 (c) https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/1-2/28/section/1 1Penalties for spying. (1)If any person for any purpose prejudici...

Airframes for rescue training will be placed at Culdrose instead of Predannack. The location of the area will make them to far from the viewing area to see.

Sad state of affairs that due to increased theft of parts from the airframes in the fire dump a number of these airframes are and have been removed. This is to encourage people to not access the site. No doubt if trespass continues MOD will be forced to put a fence up and look at prosecutions. . So ...

KC-130J pilot receives DFC for saving the aircraft after mid-air collision with F-35B. Superb flying Marine Capt. Michael Wolff. Saving your crew in a severely disabled aircraft.Well deserved https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/military/story/2022-05-27/marine-pilot-receives-distinguished-flyi...

USAF has selected the E-7 to partially replace the E-3. Funding will be provided by reducing the E-3 fleet by 15.Contract will be in FY23.

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display ... apability/

This was off the old BBC so they likely have done some due diligence over the last few days prior to posting it today.
I like you hope it's still there but it's getting a bit of a scorched earth policy by Russia to stop any reuse

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says that the Mira has been destroyed in the conflict.
I know it's a civvy but it's transported a number of airframes from various bases for us.

Very much still open, was there not long ago with in depth maintenance, FRADU and Merlin flights in and out. King Airs carry out navigation training from here as well.

UK Defence Journal saying 3 sold

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british ... -to-chile/

It won't be the new building for the airframes as it's not got the height for the aircraft or hangar doors to get the aircraft in. This building is more for the smaller items. This building was designed with educational / research tours in mind but the H&S on the existing hangars is likely to make t...