A social media campaign to save and preserve the historic RAF Scampton base has outlined its vision for the site, with a view to making it a working museum and heritage centre.
A campaign called Save Scampton said the time has now come to step up efforts to try and save “this most valuable heritage asset”.
The campaigners are proposing to establish a charitable trust to raise money and to present a proposal to the MoD for the retention and preservation of Scampton to be run on a ‘not for profit basis’.
Once sufficient funds are raised Save Scampton’s vision for the base would be to:
It would have a working runway
Scampton Heritage Centre and Museum
Provide a base for small private aircraft and executive jets
Heliport
Veterans’ village providing secure homes for veterans
Hotel accommodation for visitors
Control tower with viewing platform with facilities for aviation fans and photographers
Storage and a base for heritage aircraft
Aircraft restoration businesses
Usage for film shoots
Air shows and open days
Classic car storage and restoration businesses
The Red Arrows flying over their home city. Photo: Mike Ling
During the Second World War, RAF Scampton was home to 617 Squadron which famously took part in the Dambusters raids in 1943.
Save Scampton said that any renovation and preservation would be in keeping with the architectural style of the existing buildings.
A professional team, including legal, technical and land professionals has already been set up and more volunteers are needed to take the vision forward.
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