RAF Balado Bridge there were also Fulmars, Fireflies, Martinets, Barracudas, Expeditors and a rare Fairchild Cornell FT673. Three Expeditors were all that remained in 1955. It was also used from 1946 for light aircraft and gliding until its final closure in 1957. Following decommissioning as an RAF station, part of the site served as a NATO SATCOM Satellite Ground Listening Station, which operated from 1985 to 2006. From 1997 to 2014 Balado was the home of the annual T in the Park music festival, however, due to safety concerns about an oil pipeline lying directly underneath parts of the airfield the festival was
Country Stampede Music Festival the 2016 event supported the change, as did support personnel (law enforcement and medical). Since the new format was so well received, Rouse indicated the change would become permanent. The 2017 festival featured Alan Jackson, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, Big & Rich, Old Dominion, A Thousand Horses, the Brothers Osborne and Maddie & Tae. Notable musical artists performing at the festival in previous years include: Country Stampede Music Festival The Country Stampede Music Festival is an outdoor country music and camping festival held at Tuttle Creek Lake State Park, north of Manhattan, Kansas. The festival has been held annually since