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Offline PaulH2015

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Wellesbourne and XM655
« on: July 15, 2016, 04:30:27 PM »
Stratford-on-Avon Council have published details of modifications to their adopted core strategy document and the upshot for Wellesbourne is:

"Retain and support the enhancement of the established flying functions and aviation related
facilities at Wellesbourne Airfield. "

https://www.stratford.gov.uk/files/seealsodocs/171976/Appendix%202%20-%20Final%20Schedule%20of%20Main%20Modifications%20-%20June%202016.pdf
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2016, 06:29:08 PM »
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2016, 06:40:44 PM »
Sadly another article riddled with mistakes.  :(
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2016, 11:44:02 PM »
Quote from: PaulH2015 on July 15, 2016, 04:30:27 PM
Stratford-on-Avon Council have published details of modifications to their adopted core strategy document and the upshot for Wellesbourne is:

"Retain and support the enhancement of the established flying functions and aviation related
facilities at Wellesbourne Airfield. "

Hopefully that will ensure the future for the Aviation side, and the companies connected to it.
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2016, 01:58:38 PM »
And that we will be able to see at least one Vulcan fast taxy each year.
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2016, 03:43:34 PM »
Just recently the Littler family stated they would not renew leases and would start demolition of the buildings in the New Year. General opinion is that they hope to force the councils hand by rendering the airfield useless. However this is the latest......


http://www.stratford-herald.com/62932-breaking-news-sdc-takes-dramatic-action-stop-wellesbourne-airfield-demolition.html
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2016, 04:02:50 PM »
I'm a bit concerned at this bit
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The cabinet also decided to seek powers to compulsorily purchase the airfield if negotiations with the owners fail
A council run private airfield with a massive market and possibly the easiest access cold war bomber in the country
(for the rare few who haven't been, You walk past a Flying School , out onto the Ramp and You're in touching distance of 655)
this would send the money spinners in the council up and send entry fees for market days/fast taxis' up I think ....

just my bit ..
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2016, 11:23:44 AM »
Hopefully enough to secure its future.  If you haven't visited 655, I recommend you do, even if it would mean a significant journey.  On Saturdays (maybe less so in the depths of winter) there are volunteers on site who will take you round including into the crew area, and if you are reaaally lucky well-behaved children may get to sit up front.
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2016, 07:27:33 PM »
Does that include 50 something Children?  :)
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2016, 07:39:40 PM »
You would never get 50 children in the cockpit of a Vulcan - not even if they were very, very small  ;)
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2016, 10:31:46 PM »
OK Sam, fair point, I meant 50+ years old children like me...
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2016, 12:32:52 PM »
I've sat in the front and I'm a 39yr old child!! lol
I'm Up at Wellesbourne nearly every other month .. always go in, say Hi to the Old Girl and drop some coins in the pot before having some grub at the Cafe
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2016, 01:02:33 PM »
Quote from: Sad Sam on December 14, 2016, 07:39:40 PM
You would never get 50 children in the cockpit of a Vulcan - not even if they were very, very small  ;)

 :) ;) :)
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2016, 05:16:02 PM »
Quote from: Sad Sam on December 14, 2016, 07:39:40 PM
You would never get 50 children in the cockpit of a Vulcan - not even if they were very, very small  ;)

49 and a half?
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Re: Wellesbourne and XM655
« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2016, 12:17:59 PM »
Quote from: Joseph on December 15, 2016, 05:16:02 PM
Quote from: Sad Sam on December 14, 2016, 07:39:40 PM
You would never get 50 children in the cockpit of a Vulcan - not even if they were very, very small  ;)

49 and a half?

BBQ? better legs than on a chicken!
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