The Hangar 3 site is being screened off in preparation for debris clearance after the disastrous fire on 17 April 2025. This marks the start of our major restoration project. The first phase is to rebuild the damaged brickwork before constructing new Belfast trusses and a roof covering. Once complete, we plan to house many historic aircraft that operated from Old Sarum, to enhance the airfield’s rich aviation history.
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Following the devastating fire at Old Sarum Airfield in April which resulted in damage to the Grade II listed World War One hangar and the neighbouring Hangar 3 Café, we are aware of some concern over airborne asbestos contamination and general local debate regarding the future restoration of the listed hangar. Since the fire we have arranged for external air quality consultants to conduct onsite testing and are pleased to assure people that there is no airborne asbestos contamination. We have also had a very constructive onsite meeting with Historic England and it was agreed that it appears that considerable
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We were thrilled last weekend to see the first day of GoSkydive restarting at Old Sarum Airfield and delighted to see so many people enjoying all the skydiving activities. Plus there was food and refreshments from the Hangar 3 Café, all in the beautiful spring sunshine. It has been a remarkable achievement by the whole GoSkydive and Café team to set up the temporary facilities near the control tower so quickly to get things going again. We wish GoSkydive and Hangar 3 Café all the best this summer, and hope the good weather keeps bringing people out to enjoy everything
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Historic airfield announce test flights as it looks to expand commercial flight activities Old Sarum Airfield have announced that they will be hosting the legendary Harvard ‘Warbird’ historic flights from the airfield starting with a test weekend on 27 and 28 July. The Harvard, also known as the North American T-6 Texan, was the most popular single-engine advanced trainer aircraft used to train tens of thousands of pilots from the Royal Air Force, United States Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. Since being taken out of active service, the Harvard has been a regular participant
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The man who saved both Salisbury’s historic Old Sarum Airfield and Prestwick International Airport and from closure has been instrumental in bringing to life important notes from one of Britain’s most famous WW2 historical figures, Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding. Dowding was appointed as the Commander in Chief of RAF Fighter Command in 1936 and is widely credited with playing the crucial role in Britain’s defence against a German invasion through the winning of the Battle of Britain in 1940. Matthew Hudson was an initial contributor to the formation and funding of a charity to save Bentley Priory, which was
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