THE HISTORY OF THE HUB

The Classic Motor Hub’s home has an illustrious past as an RAF Fighter Command base during World War Two. Initially a Relief Landing Ground for the nearby RAF South Cerney flying school in 1940, it was soon used as a fully-fledged fighter station. It helped protect Cheltenham and the area south of Birmingham, housing No 87 Squadron RAF (Hurricanes) and No 92 Squadron (Spitfires). By the end of 1944, the site had outlived its usefulness as an operational airfield, and RAF Bibury was transferred to Maintenance Command and used for storage until 1950. Today the site’s history is still evident: the Hangar is an original ‘blister’ aircraft shelter and much of the original hardstanding remains in use for our classic events today.