The letter continued: “The removal of the grave and dog’s remains would cause some harm to the significance of the Grade II listed hangars through removal of an element which is part of the history of the hangars and their important role in World War Two, and a part of the history of the airfield as a whole.”
Charity Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust has also opposed the plans, describing digging up the dog’s grave as “abhorrent”.
Kenneth Bannerman, from the trust, said: “It would cause the most catastrophic damage on so many levels to Scampton airfield, the surrounding community, Lincolnshire and everything to do with 617 Squadron and the Dambusters.”
It is believed that the first group of 200 asylum seekers to be moved into temporary accommodation at Scampton will arrive in mid-August.
A petition against the government’s plans has now reached 70,000 signatures.
Local council leaders have applied for a judicial review into the move, fearing it would affect plans for a £300m regeneration project at the site.
