Biggin Hill has been subject to restrictions imposed by the licence. They have been trying to get support for an increase in usage.
There was an attempt to start a commercial service from Biggin to Blackpool
a year or so ago, but it was stopped after objections. Another problem for Biggin is that traffic using its ILS has to be coordinated with traffic to/from London City.
If a airfield wants to change its licence it has to put in an application. This is then subjected to ‘consulations with interested parties’ Local councils, airfield users, neighbours (including NIMBYs) If there is serious disagreement, a public inquiry may be ordered by the government.
mmitch.

Welcome to the forum ‘Glen’ Nice photos to start too. It’s not often a helio is seen on the water (intentionally!)
mmitch.

Interesting website there Ant. On the history page it claims that they built the first ‘hangars’ for Louis Bleriot in the 1920s. Can this be true? I thought hangars were so called in WW1.
See:- http://www.reidsteel.aero/history.htm
There is one mistake on that website that I spotted, the aircraft shown ’emerging from a hangar’ is not a Ba 146 but a Ba (Hawker) 1000.
Engines at the back, not on the wings…….
mmitch.

Curses, didn’t spot this was on. I called in the viewing area a few weeks back and saw the Lightning at the back of the car park. If it goes on the gate at Marconi, BAE systems, GEC or what ever its called this week I wonder if they will tow it down the dual carriageway? That will be a photo opportunity!
The Moth Club Tour starts from Rochester on Friday at 9am. Does anyone know if there will be many arrivals on Thursday?
mmitch.

Welcome to the forum, pffoto. Your website has a nice line in thoroughbred cars and aircraft. 🙂
mmitch.

I remember that Japanese 747 crash many years ago. It was used on short haul and made many landings. After a heavy tail strike it was not repaired properly and eventually the rear pressure bulkhead gave way blowing some of the tailplane off. I’m sure they check (and repair) far more throughly now.
mmitch.

Ren Frew, I have just read the security page on that website. Amazing.
If only the police and operators were more accommodating at other airports. They could have the services of an army of volunteer ‘security watchers’
mmitch.

That is an incredable restoration. That is the same Halifax that came out of a lake? Just like the RAF museum example did. 🙁 Thanks for the link Peter.
mmitch.