End of an Era for Wiltshire

I had a few tears this morning :( being silly I know but, it's always been there, all my life & part of the Wiltshire sky, everyone knew Fat Albert, as they were fondly known as round these parts. .... Yes, I am talking about the closure of RAF Lyneham Wiltshire ... Fat Albert is the Hurcules aircraft that has always supported the Troops & Repatriations as well as Relief Aide air drops around the world.
Staff & personel are moving to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, as part of the MOD cuts. The Wiltshire skys just won't be the same anymore!

When I moved back to Wiltshire 2yrs ago after a 10yr break, I saw a Hercules in the sky as I came off the M4 motorway & instantly knew I was home, now all that will be gone.
I have just seen 4 of the planes fly past now, that's what brought the tear to my eye. What a spendid sight it was, as they reached the open fields over the road from my bungalow, they banked, all 4 of them turning on thier side together ..... wonderful.!!!
You will all probably be familiar with the the repatriation ceremonies, with all the crowds come out to pay thier respect, as the funeral cars pass through Wooton Bassett, all that will now stop, because the repatriations will take place in Oxfordshire. However, I am proud that the town of Wootton Bassett now has Royal status.
Sorry if this is boring, but I was born & bred here in Wiltshire & my children & grandchildren, so Lyneham & the Hercules aircraft are part of me & I will miss them along with so many other people!