Can you visit RAF Kemble?
Can you visit RAF Kemble?
Kemble is a licensed airfield but welcomes visitors.
When did RAF Kemble Close?
1993 saw the last RAF aircraft to take off from Kemble. The MOD closed up their operations on the site and began looking for a buyer of the facility. The eventual owner became Suzannah’s father, Ronan.
Who owns Kemble Airport?
Ronan Harvey
Located 4.5 NM (8.3 km; 5.2 mi) southwest of Cirencester, it was built as a Royal Air Force (RAF) station and was known as RAF Kemble….
| Cotswold Airport | |
|---|---|
| Airport type | Private |
| Owner | Ronan Harvey |
| Operator | Kemble Air Services Limited |
| Location | Cirencester |
What happens to planes at Kemble?
An old British Airways 747 has been transformed into a party plane at Cotswolds Airport – and it is available to hire. The BA plane at Cotswold Airport in Kemble has been transformed into an events space to host everything from private birthday parties to product launches and corporate events.
Can you visit Kemble airfield?
The airfield is privately owned and home to several business and public access is restricted.
When did the Red Arrows leave RAF Kemble?
RAF Scampton – the station famous for its role in the 1943 Dambusters raid – became the team’s new home in 1983, moving from RAF Kemble – its base since 1966. Apart from a period at RAF College Cranwell between 1995 and 2000, the Lincolnshire station has been the Red Arrows’ permanent home ever since.
When were the Red Arrows at Kemble?
In January 1971 four pilots, Flight Lieutenants Euan Perreaux, John Lewis, John Haddock and Colin Armstrong were killed in a mid-air collision over the runway at Kemble. Both Colin Armstrong and John Lewis had only joined the team in October 1970 and this was to be their first display season with the Red Arrows.
How long is Kemble runway?
2009m long
The outstanding facility has a hard 2009m long runway (the length end-to-end), 45m wide, which is just fantastic for early training. It makes the flying all weather – only ice and snow on the runway stops us flying.
Who is Ronan Harvey?
Suzannah Harvey is an ex-model who is currently CEO of Cotswold Airport (Kemble), based near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England. Cotswold Airport is the largest privately owned airport in Europe….
| Suzannah Harvey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 February 1978 Windsor, Berkshire, England |
| Nationality | English |
What planes are at Cotswold Airport?
Cotswold Airport in England bought a British Airways 747 for $1.35 and converted it into a “party plane.” The aircraft, which features a dance floor and bar, costs $1,350 per hour to rent, or $16,000 for 24 hours. The airport has plans to get the TV screens working so it can host monthly cinema nights onboard.
