Open Colerne airfield To General Aviation For A Charitable Fly-in


Open Colerne airfield To General Aviation For A Charitable Fly-in
The Issue
Purpose of this petition
This petition is in place to gauge public opinion for this event idea.
Why you should sign
This fly-in event will help commemorate Colerne airfields rich history in aviation and the crucial roles it served during the first and second world wars. It will also bring together the community of Colerne and the general aviation community to help raise money for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance
Colerne airfield was scheduled to be sold in 2019 and was subsequently closed to aviation. However the airfield was saved as a reserve airfield and to 'support continued aviation use' however the airfield was never reopened to aviation. Several government officials have described it as ‘an ideal base for light aviation’.
The future of the airfield is currently unknown, many sources state it is scheduled to close in 2025.
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Each aircraft will pay £15 to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance who help save lives everyday.
If you would like to contact me please email: benjenkinsbath@icloud.com
A similar event happened at former RAF Manston and they raised £1.8k for charity from landing fees.
This article by Flyer magazine covers its closure to aviation in 2019 and its potential as a base for light aviation.
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The Issue
Purpose of this petition
This petition is in place to gauge public opinion for this event idea.
Why you should sign
This fly-in event will help commemorate Colerne airfields rich history in aviation and the crucial roles it served during the first and second world wars. It will also bring together the community of Colerne and the general aviation community to help raise money for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance
Colerne airfield was scheduled to be sold in 2019 and was subsequently closed to aviation. However the airfield was saved as a reserve airfield and to 'support continued aviation use' however the airfield was never reopened to aviation. Several government officials have described it as ‘an ideal base for light aviation’.
The future of the airfield is currently unknown, many sources state it is scheduled to close in 2025.
Join the facebook for regular updates
Each aircraft will pay £15 to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance who help save lives everyday.
If you would like to contact me please email: benjenkinsbath@icloud.com
A similar event happened at former RAF Manston and they raised £1.8k for charity from landing fees.
This article by Flyer magazine covers its closure to aviation in 2019 and its potential as a base for light aviation.
779
The Decision Makers
Petition created on 26 May 2024