What is RAF Molesworth used for?

What is RAF Molesworth used for?

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 is a Molesworth?

Molesworth is a spectacular and iconic high county reserve with a rich farming history. In New Zealand, the name Molesworth evokes the nation’s high-country farming identity– musterers and stockmen and their dogs working livestock in vast tussock landscapes. It may seem isolated, but it has a long human history.

When did RAF Upwood close?

1994
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 RAF Molesworth closing?

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 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.

Is RAF Alconbury active?

Royal Air Force Alconbury or more simply RAF Alconbury is an active Royal Air Force station near Huntingdon, England….

Who owns Molesworth?

the Crown
Molesworth comprises of three stations, all owned by the Crown – Molesworth, Tarndale and St Helen’s. Collectively they once ran 95,000 sheep but their close grazing, along with millions of rabbits, and a very severe climate, denuded the grass and native plant cover of the properties.

How long does it take to drive through Molesworth Station?

The main section through Molesworth between Cob Cottage and Acheron Accommodation House is 59 km, taking a minimum of two hours of driving.

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!

Has RAF Upwood been demolished?

Anyone wanting access to RAF Upwood need to speak to Strawson Property, as they own the site. Most of the site at Upwood is derelict. The site closed in 1995 and most of the buildings have been vandalised. Strawson Property own the rest of the site and have been awaiting planning permission for years.

What US Air Force bases are in England?

RAF Lakenheath
RAF Lakenheath and its sister base RAF Mildenhall are the two main U.S. Air Force bases in United Kingdom, and 48th Fighter Wing is the only U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter wing in U.K. and also in Europe.

Where is the village of Molesworth in Cambridgeshire?

Molesworth is 10 miles (16 km) north-west of Huntingdon. The neighbouring village of Brington is 0.7 miles (1.1 km) from Molesworth.

Where is the nearest airport to RAF Molesworth?

RAF Molesworth is located 14 miles west of RAF Alconbury and 11 miles northwest of Huntingdon. The two main airports to fly into are Heathrow and Gatwick.

Where are Alconbury and Molesworth in the UK?

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

Where was the Molesworth Air Force base located?

Molesworth was one of the early Eighth Air Force stations allocated to the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF).

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