What happened to RAF Alconbury?

It was announced by the Pentagon on 8 January 2015 that RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth would be closing by 2020. Most of the units at Alconbury and Molesworth will be moved to RAF Croughton, along with the personnel.

What is RAF Molesworth used for?

RAF Molesworth
In use	1939 – 1942 (Royal Air Force) 1942 – 1945 (US Army Air Forces) 1945 – 1951 (Royal Air Force) 1951 – present (US Air Force)
Garrison information
Garrison	423d Air Base Group
Airfield information

Is Alconbury a good place to live?

Alconbury Weald is also a great place for business. Designed to encourage people to lead more active lifestyles at home and work, there is plenty of outdoor space for running, cycling or walking, ensuring those living and working at Alconbury Weald can easily make physical activity a part of their daily routine.

When did RAF Upwood close?

1994
RAF Upwood, near Ramsey, was shut by the Ministry of Defence in 1994, but attempts to develop the land failed to take off.

Can you visit RAF Alconbury?

Information, Tickets, & Tours. Experience the rich culture and wonderful hospitality England has to offer! Alconbury ITT is here to help you do just that. We offer many trips to various sites in the UK including London, Stonehenge, Stoke-on-Trent, holiday markets, theater productions in London’s West End and more!

How many US military bases are in UK?

During the 1990s there were approximately 100 US bases in the UK. 13 remain today: RAF Lakenheath, RAF Croughton, RAF Digby, RAF Welford, RAF Fairford, RAF Feltwell, RAF Upwood, RAF Barford St John, RAF Fylingdales and RAF Menwith Hill.

Where should I live near Molesworth UK?

Nearby villages include Little Stukeley, Brampton and Alconbury Weston, nearby cities include Huntingdon, Peterborough and Cambridge. RAF Molesworth is located 14 miles west of RAF Alconbury and 11 miles northwest of Huntingdon.

What county is RAF Molesworth in?

of Cambridgeshire
Welcome to the RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth community! Alconbury and Molesworth are located outside the town of Huntingdon, roughly 30 minutes northwest of Cambridge, in the county of Cambridgeshire.

How many houses does Alconbury Weald have?

200 homes
At Alconbury Weald, Redrow are building 200 homes including 15 affordable homes. The three, four and five-bedroom designs have been inspired by Redrow’s Heritage Collection of Arts & Crafts inspired homes and will look very traditional externally.

Where should I live near Alconbury?

Is RAF Upwood still abandoned?

The site was handed back to MoD in 1994 who closed the site. The buildings remain, although they are now completely stripped. The site has been sold for development; the hangers and runways now in private use. RAF Upwood – Tank!

Is RAF Upwood still there?

Much of the RAF Upwood is unused, closed by the Ministry of Defence in 1994. Most of the station was vacated and the land and buildings sold off to civil ownership. Upwood is also the home of No. 511 (Ramsey) Squadron Air Training Corps who have been on the site since the early 70s.

Is there a middle school at RAF Alconbury?

RAF Alconbury’s Elementary School and Middle/ High School can accommodate children Pre-K through High School. The schools are within walking distance of the MFH on Alconbury and there is a school bus pick up in the majority of the towns and villages for families that opt to reside in the local, off-base community.

Is the 501st Combat Support Wing at RAF Alconbury?

RAF Alconbury hosts the headquarters of the 501st Combat Support Wing and the 423rd Air Base Group, as well as the 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron, 423rd Security Forces Squadron, 423rd Communications Squadron, 423rd Medical Squadron, 423rd Force Support Squadron, and various base support functions.

Who is the owner of the Alconbury Airfield?

4. Alconbury Developments Ltd (“AD”) has agreed with the Ministry of Defence, the owner of a disused airfield at Alconbury, that if planning permission is given AD will redevelop the site into a national distribution centre in return for financial payments to the Ministry.

Who is Lord Slynn of Hadley my Lords?

(APPELLANT) EX PARTE LEGAL & GENERAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY LIMITED (ON APPEAL FROM THE QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION OF THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE) (CONJOINED APPEALS) ON 9 MAY 2001 [2001] UKHL 23 LORD SLYNN OF HADLEY My Lords, 1.

What happened to RAF Alconbury? It was announced by the Pentagon on 8 January 2015 that RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth would be closing by 2020. Most of the units at Alconbury and Molesworth will be moved to RAF Croughton, along with the personnel. What is RAF Molesworth used for? RAF Molesworth In use 1939…