These converted VC10s were all 3-point tankers; capable of refuelling one aircraft typically another large aircraft using the main hose or two smaller aircraft using the underwing pods. The variants were known as K. Following the Falklands War, the RAF found itself lacking in the strategic transport capabilities required to sustain the expanded military presence there.
On 19 September , Brize Norton was closed as part of a major upgrade project. The 10,foot 3, m runway was completely resurfaced and new ground lighting and equipment installed to meet Category II operation standards; the first RAF airfield to receive this designation. To accommodate the repatriation services, a purpose-built centre has been constructed, [14] and an exit gate has been refurbished, formally named the Britannia Gate. Brize Norton is already a major airbase for the RAF's transport fleet.
To accommodate this expansion with the number of aircraft stationed at Brize Norton increasing from 28 to 67 , [18] a major infrastructure redevelopment, "Programme Future Brize" was established in The project involves the overhaul of virtually every element of the airfield's infrastructure, including IT, engineering, housing and personnel.
By March , 70 buildings had been refurbished on the station. The final four aircraft flew to the station, conducting a flypast over Wiltshire. Like many UK military bases e.
During the Iraq War four anti-war protesters managed to access the main runway in an attempt to prevent aircraft taking off. A peace camp was held at the base from 21 to 25 April , along with a demonstration in nearby Carterton.
On 12 August , campaigners restricted access at the main entrance for several hours in a protest against British policy in the Middle East. Initially operating two Cherokee aircraft today the fleet consists of two Piper Warriors painted in pseudo-"training black" actually dark blue to enhance visibility in line with RAF training aircraft policies. Military Wiki Explore. Popular pages. Raaen, Jr. Project maintenance. Register Don't have an account? I did live in married quarters later , a flat in Stanmore Crescent our good neighbours were Phil and Jenny Nottingham.
RAF Brize Norton, in Written by graeme mcadam well a fun carefree time at the end of the day,gillian spellar [ trigger]. A beautiful spring evening, we all ended up in the river colne disturbing the trout and mayflies and a few relationships blossomed as a result of our trip that evening but were in the end short lived. Where are you now Gill ,Shirleyand We Hicks? Brize was an amazing location pre M Search for a name in our archive First Name:. Please enter a surname.
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RAF Brize Norton employs about 3, service personnel and civilians. The lodger units at the base include joint air delivery test and evaluation unit, No. It is also home to the Department of Community Mental Health.
In March , one of the radars, the secondary surveillance radar, was moved from the northern side to the southern side of the field to accommodate the houses being constructed at the base. The base will have junior ranks rooms, 64 officers and 50 senior non-commissioned officer rooms under the single living accommodation modernisation of the Future Brize programme. The service families accommodation homes at the base are planned to be replaced with new houses.
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