Culdrose is not what it used to be!
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:59 pm
Hi all,
I have been noting for a very long time now, that R.N.A.S. Culdrose's influence has been steadily waning!
Except for the very well deserved 'marching through Helston in No.1 dress rig with arms and bayonets drawn', then
it has to be said that for years and years now, the aircraft actually seemingly using this base have steadily decreased.
I can remember all the way through the 1960's, the 1970's, the 1980's, the 1990's and the 2000's, (up to about 2008) aircraft movements were
very many and regular, but since then, movements have decreased ever more.
The most that we see nowadays are a very occasional Merlin helicopter, an occasional Hawk trainer and an occasional Avenger over our Stithians area!
It seems that gone are the days that they flew all day and every day, (except for the 7 days a week SAR Sea Kings!)
It is such a shame - let's hope that in the future they will once again fly (almost) 365 days a year!
I have been noting for a very long time now, that R.N.A.S. Culdrose's influence has been steadily waning!
Except for the very well deserved 'marching through Helston in No.1 dress rig with arms and bayonets drawn', then
it has to be said that for years and years now, the aircraft actually seemingly using this base have steadily decreased.
I can remember all the way through the 1960's, the 1970's, the 1980's, the 1990's and the 2000's, (up to about 2008) aircraft movements were
very many and regular, but since then, movements have decreased ever more.
The most that we see nowadays are a very occasional Merlin helicopter, an occasional Hawk trainer and an occasional Avenger over our Stithians area!
It seems that gone are the days that they flew all day and every day, (except for the 7 days a week SAR Sea Kings!)
It is such a shame - let's hope that in the future they will once again fly (almost) 365 days a year!
