Blending Heritage with Innovation: A Historic UK Airfield Adopts Morclean’s EcoFlex™ Wash Pad

At a renowned former RAF station in the southeast of England, history and modern sustainability have come together in a practical and forward-thinking way. This historic airfield—still home to vintage aircraft, a busy general aviation hub, and a popular events venue—has recently installed a Morclean EcoFlex™ Semi‑Permanent Wash Pad . This move reflects a growing need among heritage sites to balance preservation with regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. A Site Steeped in Aviation History Active since World War I and a critical part of aviation history, this iconic airfield remains in daily use by private pilots, vintage warbird operators, and emergency services. With a constant flow of aircraft and service vehicles, regular cleaning is essential. However, being a heritage-sensitive location with aging hard surfaces and planning restrictions, traditional concrete wash bays weren’t an option. The EcoFlex™ Solution To solve the challenge, the airfield turned to Morclean’...