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After being taken over by [[LucasVarity]] for vehicle testing, current residents include [[Prodrive]], [[Marcos (automobile)|Marcos]] and [[TRW]].<ref name="Protest">[http://www.kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID=698&ArticleID=1401259 Protest against Formula One plans] kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk - 24 March 2006</ref>
After being taken over by [[LucasVarity]] for vehicle testing, current residents include [[Prodrive]], [[Marcos (automobile)|Marcos]] and [[TRW]].<ref name="Protest">[http://www.kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID=698&ArticleID=1401259 Protest against Formula One plans] kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk - 24 March 2006</ref>


In addition to their existing automotive consultancy business, already based at the site since 2001, in March 2006 [[motor racing]] company Prodrive announced its intent to build a [[pound sterling|£]]200&nbsp;million, {{convert|200|acre|km2|1|sing=on}} motorsport facility called '''The Fulcrum.'''<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/coventry_warwickshire/4763590.stm New Formula One plans unveiled] BBC News - 1 March 2006</ref><ref>[http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=35115 Prodrive plans £200m F1 facility] itv-f1.com - 13 March 2006</ref> Prodrive's statement in the planning application for the facility – which could house as many as 1,000 staff – boasted of "a motorsport complex which could eventually house Prodrive's new British [[Prodrive F1]] team", further cementing Managing Director [[David Richards]]' intention to return to [[Formula One|F1]] in 2008.
In addition to their existing automotive consultancy business, already based at the site since 2001, in March 2006 [[motor racing]] company Prodrive announced its intent to build a [[pound sterling|£]]200&nbsp;million, {{convert|200|acre|km2|1|sing=on}} motorsport facility called '''The Fulcrum.'''<ref>[http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=35115 Prodrive plans £200m F1 facility] itv-f1.com - 13 March 2006{{Dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref> Prodrive's statement in the planning application for the facility – which could house as many as 1,000 staff – boasted of "a motorsport complex which could eventually house Prodrive's new British [[Prodrive F1]] team", further cementing Managing Director [[David Richards]]' intention to return to [[Formula One|F1]] in 2008.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/coventry_warwickshire/4763590.stm New Formula One plans unveiled] BBC News - 1 March 2006</ref>


As of 3 August 2006, Prodrive has won the support of the [[Warwick (district)|Warwick District Council]] planning committee for development of The Fulcrum.<ref>[http://www.kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID=698&ArticleID=1672236 Prodrive development approved] kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk - 3 August 2006</ref> The permission covers a highly advanced engineering research and development campus, a conference facility called the ''Catalyst Centre'' and new access road, a roundabout, infrastructure, parking and landscaping. The plans still have to be presented and agreed by the British government's [[Department for Communities and Local Government]], and there is local opposition via the Fulcrum Prodrive Action Group (FPAG) to protect the rural nature of the community and the safety of the people that live within it.<ref name="Protest"/>
As of 3 August 2006, Prodrive has won the support of the [[Warwick (district)|Warwick District Council]] planning committee for development of The Fulcrum.<ref>[http://www.kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID=698&ArticleID=1672236 Prodrive development approved] kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk - 3 August 2006</ref> The permission covers a highly advanced engineering research and development campus, a conference facility called the ''Catalyst Centre'' and new access road, a roundabout, infrastructure, parking and landscaping. The plans still have to be presented and agreed by the British government's [[Department for Communities and Local Government]], and there is local opposition via the Fulcrum Prodrive Action Group (FPAG) to protect the rural nature of the community and the safety of the people that live within it.<ref name="Protest"/>
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However, following rule changes banning so-called 'customer' cars from competing in F1, and legal proceedings undertaken by existing F1 manufacturer teams, Prodrive's F1 plans have been shelved indefinitely. There is no information relating to the effect this may have had on continuing with any part of the site's redevelopment. Prodrive's core motorsport business remains based at their existing [[Banbury]] headquarters.{{Citation needed|date=May 2012}}
However, following rule changes banning so-called 'customer' cars from competing in F1, and legal proceedings undertaken by existing F1 manufacturer teams, Prodrive's F1 plans have been shelved indefinitely. There is no information relating to the effect this may have had on continuing with any part of the site's redevelopment. Prodrive's core motorsport business remains based at their existing [[Banbury]] headquarters.{{Citation needed|date=May 2012}}


It is also the site of the HON (Honiley) VOR-DME navigation aid, which is positioned to the south of the track.
It is also the site of the HON (Honiley) VOR-DME navigation aid, which is positioned to the south of the track.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trevord.com/navaid/ |title=UK Aviation NavAids Gallery |publisher=Trevor Diamond|accessdate=09 May 2012}}</ref>
Also Manchester international airport (EGCC) use their SID/STAR departure out of Runways 23R and 23L (formerly 24R and 24L). Some are HON1Y "honiley one yankie" departure out of runway 23L. And the HON1R "honiley one romeo" Departure out of runway 23R.{{Citation needed|date=May 2012}}


The old administration buildings, previously used by Lucas Automotive have been left by Prodrive in the same state they were when Lucas first vacated the site and have become a popular site for Urban Explorers.{{Citation needed|date=May 2012}}
The old administration buildings, previously used by Lucas Automotive have been left by Prodrive in the same state they were when Lucas first vacated the site and have become a popular site for Urban Explorers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=53034 |title=Report - RAF Honiley, Warwickshire |publisher=28 Days Later|accessdate=09 May 2012}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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RAF Honiley

Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OperatorRoyal Air Force
LocationWroxall, Warwickshire
Built1940
In use1941-1958
Map
RAF Honiley is located in Warwickshire
RAF Honiley
RAF Honiley
Location in Warwickshire
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
04/22 5,879 1,792 Tarmac
10/28 0 0 Tarmac
14/32 0 0 Tarmac

RAF Honiley is a former Royal Air Force station located in Wroxall, Warwickshire seven miles (11 km) southwest of Coventry, England. The station closed in March 1958, and after being used as a motor vehicle test track, it has been subject to planning permission from the Prodrive Formula One team for development of their Fulcrum test and development facility however this has been cancelled.[citation needed]

History

Originally called Ramsey, it was renamed RAF Honiley in August 1941, and used by a variety of squadrons defending the Midlands during the Second World War:[1]

Squadrons

Other units

From April 1957, the station was placed on Care and Maintenance until closure.[14]

Facilities

The airfield had 15 hangars; there were three Bellmans and 12 Blister hangars. There was also a cinema and technical workshops.[14]

Present day

After being taken over by LucasVarity for vehicle testing, current residents include Prodrive, Marcos and TRW.[16]

In addition to their existing automotive consultancy business, already based at the site since 2001, in March 2006 motor racing company Prodrive announced its intent to build a £200 million, 200-acre (0.8 km2) motorsport facility called The Fulcrum.[17] Prodrive's statement in the planning application for the facility – which could house as many as 1,000 staff – boasted of "a motorsport complex which could eventually house Prodrive's new British Prodrive F1 team", further cementing Managing Director David Richards' intention to return to F1 in 2008.[18]

As of 3 August 2006, Prodrive has won the support of the Warwick District Council planning committee for development of The Fulcrum.[19] The permission covers a highly advanced engineering research and development campus, a conference facility called the Catalyst Centre and new access road, a roundabout, infrastructure, parking and landscaping. The plans still have to be presented and agreed by the British government's Department for Communities and Local Government, and there is local opposition via the Fulcrum Prodrive Action Group (FPAG) to protect the rural nature of the community and the safety of the people that live within it.[16]

However, following rule changes banning so-called 'customer' cars from competing in F1, and legal proceedings undertaken by existing F1 manufacturer teams, Prodrive's F1 plans have been shelved indefinitely. There is no information relating to the effect this may have had on continuing with any part of the site's redevelopment. Prodrive's core motorsport business remains based at their existing Banbury headquarters.[citation needed]

It is also the site of the HON (Honiley) VOR-DME navigation aid, which is positioned to the south of the track.[20]

The old administration buildings, previously used by Lucas Automotive have been left by Prodrive in the same state they were when Lucas first vacated the site and have become a popular site for Urban Explorers.[21]

References

Citations

  1. ^ "A Night-time Emergency Landing". BBC - WW2 People's War. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  2. ^ Halley 1988, p. 79.
  3. ^ Halley 1988, p. 163.
  4. ^ Halley 1988, p. 169.
  5. ^ Halley 1988, p. 205.
  6. ^ Halley 1988, p. 209.
  7. ^ Halley 1988, p. 285.
  8. ^ Halley 1988, p. 302.
  9. ^ Halley 1988, p. 323.
  10. ^ Halley 1988, p. 325.
  11. ^ Halley 1988, p. 348.
  12. ^ Halley 1988, p. 423.
  13. ^ "605 Squadron". 605 Squadron County of Warwick Squadron. Retrieved 08 December 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  14. ^ a b c d e "RAF Honiley". Control Towers. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  15. ^ "History of Bramcote Station". Ministry of Defence - British Army. Retrieved 08 December 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  16. ^ a b Protest against Formula One plans kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk - 24 March 2006
  17. ^ Prodrive plans £200m F1 facility itv-f1.com - 13 March 2006[dead link]
  18. ^ New Formula One plans unveiled BBC News - 1 March 2006
  19. ^ Prodrive development approved kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk - 3 August 2006
  20. ^ "UK Aviation NavAids Gallery". Trevor Diamond. Retrieved 09 May 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  21. ^ "Report - RAF Honiley, Warwickshire". 28 Days Later. Retrieved 09 May 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

Bibliography

  • Halley, James J. The Squadrons of the Royal Air Force & Commonwealth, 1981-1988. Tonbridge, Kent, UK: Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd., 1988. ISBN 0-85130-164-9.
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