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Petition · past parliament

Save RAF Scampton. Do not sell RAF Scampton.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

There has been an airfield at RAF Scampton since 1916. It has been the home to 617 Squadron and the base for the red arrows. It is one of the most loved and well-known RAF bases in the world with a rich heritage and must be kept in MoD hands.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Reverse the decision to close RAF Scampton

Timeline

24 Jul 2018 Petition opened for signatures
31 Jul 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 31 Jul 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.