Recent content by Tulsa01

So I'm hearing that the cost of moving JTF2 from Dwyer Hill to Trenton has nearly tripled from $346M to over $1B, a final decision is due in Summer 2017. Some are saying now that the whole concept will likely be scrapped. What do you guys think? 

The hangars at Mountain View were historically designated and they were demolished while they were still in pretty good condition, 1 Hangar just came down a couple months ago. Seems like you just need a good enough reason...

So 2016 is the centennial for CFB Borden. Part of the celebrations is an air show on June.  So the general public will be able to see the sad state of 12 and 13 Hangars. I doubt they would be able to restore the structures due to lack of funds/time and the level of deterioration. So even though...

The only base closures I can see in the immediate future are Goose Bay and Dwyer Hill. We're pretty much bare minimum as it is. Interestingly it looks like Trenton may end up losing its FWSAR capability.  Imagine all the closures if we contracted SAR like the Brits.

Bingo

Nothing permanently stationed, I think it could be a decent aerial logistics hub for the CF in the immediate Halifax area. I know there's a video on YouTube of a Globemaster landing on the new 16H/34H in 2010 I think. But with the old 16/34 rehabilitated you could accommodate something that...

Thanks for the clarification! I was truly optimistic when DND bought it back. It's sad to know that it will probably just end up continue deteriorating in the years ahead, then getting sold for redevelopment once again. It would be amazing to see fixed wing military flying return to Shearwater...

Back in 2009 DND bought back land that it had sold for redevelopment in 2002 at 12 Wing Shearwater. The land contains the long defunct runway 16H/34H. Soon after DND retook ownership there was word that the runway would be restored for future operations but nothing has been heard in years. Has...