Red Arrows to remain at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire
The Red Arrows will remain at RAF Scampton for the foreseeable future, it was announced today.
The MoD has revealed it intends to keep the display team and the RAF’s Air Surveillance and Control System (Asacs) at the base, north of Lincoln.
It also unveiled plans to resurface the runway at RAF Scampton.
Gainsborough MP Edward Leigh applauded the decision, saying it was the vindication of a long campaign and a credit to the hard work of people who had fought the keep Scampton open.
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He said: “The Red Arrows are a treasured part of Lincolnshire and I welcome their continued presence.
“The MoD’s investment in RAF Scampton’s runway demonstrates a welcome commitment to the future of the base. It is appropriate that the decision to keep open the historic home of 617 Squadron, the Dambusters, comes in the month which a lasting memorial will finally be opened to the brave men of bomber command, many of whom flew from bases in Lincolnshire.
“It is fantastic news that we will keep all the jobs associated not only with the Red Arrows, but also with the ASACS unit, within the local area.
I have always been clear on my desire to keep the Red Arrows flying out of the home of the Dambusters and I welcome the MoD’s vote of confidence in North Lincolnshire.”
Comments
by Lincoln_Jock
Monday, June 25 2012, 10:30AM
“Ok we all get it now - the RAF didn't let you join so now you go on the warpath and woe betide anyone who dares show support.
Pretty red planes cost money, but make people look up and go "oohhhh" & "awwwww". Fireworks do the same so why not have a rant about that whilst you're at it.”
by nigelsparky
Thursday, June 21 2012, 4:06PM
“oh don't you just love all the "killjoys" someone hide the knives flipping heck get a life instead of moaning incessantly on how much things cost that actually bring pleasure to people. Ok it might not be your cup of tea, but it is to other people.”
by Gnome_Chomsky
Wednesday, June 20 2012, 9:43PM
“helgy2 - Thanks for that. You increased my knowledge of the allegedly vital facilities Scampton has by, oh, 0%.”
by camelherder
Wednesday, June 20 2012, 8:24PM
“Doesn't matter how much people moan the Red Arrows are here to stay at least until the Hawk aircraft is no longer a viable option for the RAF. What happens then is the question?”
by hornet68
Wednesday, June 20 2012, 9:53AM
“again ill say....yadda yadda yadda Adrian1208 your boring us and nobody really cares that you dont like the red arrows. yawn.”
by Mr_Sneer
Wednesday, June 20 2012, 9:31AM
“"£7.3m is a lot of money to save, especially on something we don't even need, it would cost alot less than that to keep Queens Park School open"
And you say I don't have a clue? Ell oh ell.
The Red Arrows are paid for by every taxpayer in the UK and are for the enjoyment and benefit for the UK as a whole. That you don't like them is neither here nor there, because - and I suggest you brace yourself for this news - you aren't the centre of the universe and there are 65m other people in the country to consider. Furthermore, why should that money go to a small school in Lincoln when there are probably tens of thousands of other institutions all over the UK who could make an equally valid claim to have the money spent on them?”
by helgy2
Wednesday, June 20 2012, 8:12AM
“Gnome_Chomsky
Swimming pool,an airfield,houses,radar are indeed facilities half have gone but they are not what keeps Scampton open and Scampton will never close due to what it has and it's essencial to the remaining bases.”
by Adrian1208
Wednesday, June 20 2012, 12:04AM
“It's only a matter of time before we have yet another Red Arrow crash.
rick29 The MOD don't want to be moving the reds to Waddington, they want to be closing them down.
Mr_Sneer You don't have a clue, whats the cost of resurfacing the runway, keeping Scampton open, the death of a pilot, replacing an aeroplane, anyway £7.3m is a lot of money to save, especially on something we don't even need, it would cost alot less than that to keep Queens Park School open
It seems we have some small narrow minded people that get so excited, at seeing such colourful pretty patterns of smoke, if this is what makes your day then you must have a very dull & depressing life”
by Gnome_Chomsky
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 10:27PM
“What facilities it has?
An airfield - Look around Lincolnshire at how many airfields are closed.
Radar - RAF Stenigot is virtually a memorial now.
Houses - Er ...
Swimming pool - Really? Is City pool still open?”
by LincSteve
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 10:18PM
“After Scampton's runway has been re-surfaced, it should be utilised as fully as possible. Here's a radical idea.
Make Scampton into a 'living museum'. With it's provenance and existing museum , it couldn't fail. Could it?? Base the Red Arrows & BBMF there. Offer the spare hangarage to the likes of the Vulcan to the Sky trust & other 'privateers'. Then every year, the "Scampton International Air Show" could be held. There would be lots of on-site parking, plus additional near-by park & ride facilities on the Lincolnshire show ground.
The added benefit is that anyone who bought a ticket just to see the vulcan wouldn't be dissapointed when their people once again say "sorry, we can't fly because...... (enter any number of excuses here)."”