2 April 2013
Bicester Heritage Limited has been announced as the successful bidder on the former RAF Bicester, after the Ministry of Defence put the 348 acre site up for sale last year.
The company plans to establish a ‘national vintage motoring and aviation facility’ on the site and the company says discussions are proposed with Cherwell District Council and key stakeholders on how best to blend the heritage site with the aspirations of the community.
“Our plan is for long term ownership of the former RAF Bicester facility, with a focus on providing this historic site with a viable future that honours its heritage,” the company commented.
RAF Bicester was opened as a Royal Flying Corps station during the First World War. It was the scene a number of notable events including the first flight of the Handley Page Halifax four-engined bomber, the training of aircrew for D-Day and Arnhem and operated Spitfires several times in its career. Powered flight has continued to the current day and the site will celebrate its centenary in 2016.
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