Future looking positive – Revival Fly-In to be held
The identity of the successful bidder for RAF Church Fenton has now been made public; he is a pilot who intends to keep Church Fenton …
Church Fenton airfield sold
Following the formal tender process mentioned previously, it is understood that Church Fenton airfield has now been sold. The identity of the buyer has not …
RAF Church Fenton for sale
RAF Church Fenton is now up for sale by formal tender, the closing date for bids being Friday 31st October 2014. For further details see …
Photographic survey of RAF Church Fenton now available
Leading aviation historian Aldon Ferguson has recently completed and published a photographic survey of Church Fenton. The survey contains a brief history; full schedule of …
RAF Church Fenton joins the list of ex-RAF stations
During the week of 16th – 20th December 2013, the last aircraft vacated RAF Church Fenton for their new home at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. There had …
RAF Church Fenton to close by the end of 2013
On Monday 25th March, it was announced that RAF Church Fenton is to close by the end of 2013. This sad, but not wholly unexpected …
A Day Above Yorkshire
Ex-RAF pilot John Nowell has recently released a new book entitled “A Day Above Yorkshire”. This innovative photographic book takes you on a guided tour …
85(R) Sqn disbands
Due to cuts to RAF basic training as a result of the Strategic Defence and Security Review, 85(R) Sqn (part of Number 1 Elementary Flying …
Avro Vulcan XH558 practice display at RAF Church Fenton
On Tuesday 26th April 2011 I was lucky enough to be working from home when Avro Vulcan XH558 turned up un-announced and carried out two …