Outrage erupts as government plans to cram 1,500 asylum seekers into historic RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire.

Locals and Experts Slam Plan

Residents, politicians, and historians have slammed the government’s shock proposal to convert the legendary RAF Scampton into temporary housing for around 1,500 asylum seekers.

RAF Scampton’s Proud Past Under Threat

This iconic airfield, steeped in history, was famously home to the 123 Squadron, immortalised during WWII. Campaigners say turning it into a migrant centre tramples on its heritage.

Minister Robert Jenrick Faces Backlash

The plan has even caught the eye of Minister Robert Jenrick, who is under fire from critics demanding the site’s legacy be preserved.

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