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Wiltshire Council loses Judicial Review regarding Old Sarum Airfield
Result leaves the way clear for redevelopment plans of historic airfield Old Sarum Airfield have noted that Wiltshire Council’s application for planning statutory review of the Secretary of State’s appeal decision of 9 April 2025 has been dismissed by the High Court this week. As well as examining the circumstances surrounding the fire at Hangar…
Read MoreHonouring History: Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Old Sarum AOP Memorial
We were very pleased to support the Air Observation Post (AOP) Association on 10 June 2025. A wreath-laying ceremony took place at the Old Sarum Airfield AOP Memorial to commemorate the establishment of the 653 (AOP) Squadron during World War II in June 1942.
Read MoreContinued progress in clearing Hangar 3
We have prioritised our efforts and have now completely cleared the south side of the hangar to ensure the AOP memorial is free of debris and ready to host the AOP event ceremony on 10 June 2025
Read MoreThe first stage in the preservation of Hangar 3 begins
The Hangar 3 site is being screened off in preparation for debris clearance after the disastrous fire on 17 April 2025. This marks the start of our major restoration project.
Read MoreProgress and updates after the Hangar fire
Following the devastating fire at Old Sarum Airfield in April which resulted in damage to the Grade II listed World War One hangar and the neighbouring Hangar 3 Café, we are aware of some concern over airborne asbestos contamination and general local debate regarding the future restoration of the listed hangar. Since the fire we…
Read MoreSkydiving restarts at the airfield
We were thrilled last weekend to see the first day of GoSkydive restarting at Old Sarum Airfield and delighted to see so many people enjoying all the skydiving activities. Plus there was food and refreshments from the Hangar 3 Café, all in the beautiful spring sunshine. It has been a remarkable achievement by the whole…
Read MorePublic consultation meeting Friday 21 April 2023
We are having another opportunity for residents to visit us at the airfield to see the plans and talk to some of the people involved. Date Friday 21 April 20 2023 Time 13:00 – 16:00 Venue Skies Café – Old Sarum Airfield You can find more details here from this week’s Salisbury Journal.
Read MoreOld Sarum supporting Dowding memoirs and Bentley Priory Museum
The man who saved both Salisbury’s historic Old Sarum Airfield and Prestwick International Airport and from closure has been instrumental in bringing to life important notes from one of Britain’s most famous WW2 historical figures, Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding. Dowding was appointed as the Commander in Chief of RAF Fighter Command in 1936 and…
Read MoreWiltshire Councillor Apologises to owner of Old Sarum Airfield
Wiltshire Councillor, Ian McLennan of Laverstock, Ford & Old Sarum ward has made a public apology to the Directors of Old Sarum Airfield. This comes after a long period of publically detailed inaccurate statements and quotes in the media which the Directors at Old Sarum felt needed to be addressed and the record set straight.…
Read MoreLord Dowding original typed papers preserved by benefactor of Old Sarum Airfield come to life in new book
Matthew Hudson saved “Life Story” papers of Battle of Britain hero, now published in a new book The man who saved both Salisbury’s historic Old Sarum Airfield and Prestwick International Airport from closure has been instrumental in bringing to life important notes from one of Britain’s most famous WW2 historical figures, Air Chief Marshal Lord…
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