Category Archives: Military

RAF Bodney – Norfolk

Posted on September 9, 2007 by derelicte

One of the great things about this website (that sounds egotistical, but I shall continue) is the amount of feedback I receive from visitors. Most leave memories of their times at the places I visit. Some leave compliments. And very … Continue reading →

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Langdon Hole (Dumpy B) – Dover

Posted on August 9, 2007 by derelicte

Deep within the White Cliffs of Dover are quite a few military tunnels, bunkers, rooms, shelters etc. Had a little group visit to see some of them recently. Thanks to everyone involved in organising a fantastic, if a little dirty, … Continue reading →

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Z-Rocket – Dover

Posted on August 9, 2007 by derelicte

Deep within the White Cliffs of Dover are quite a few military tunnels, bunkers, rooms, shelters etc. Had a little group visit to see some of them recently. Thanks to everyone involved in organising a fantastic, if a little dirty, … Continue reading →

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South Foreland Battery – Dover

Posted on August 9, 2007 by derelicte

Deep within the White Cliffs of Dover are quite a few military tunnels, bunkers, rooms, shelters etc. Had a little group visit to see some of them recently. Thanks to everyone involved in organising a fantastic, if a little dirty, … Continue reading →

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Pingley PoW Camp – Lincolnshire

Posted on July 7, 2007 by derelicte

During WWII, a prisoner of war camp was built on the outskirts of Brigg, in Lincolnshire. It was used to house around 750 Italian and Germany prisoners. There were 35 huts on site – 23 for prisoners and the remainder … Continue reading →

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RAF Stenigot – Lincolnshire

Posted on June 15, 2007 by derelicte

RAF Stenigot opened during WWII as a Chain Home radar station. During the 1950s, NATO selected the site for use in it’s Ace High communication programme – a huge communication’s network from Norway to Turkey. As always, the excellent SubBrit … Continue reading →

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RAF Upwood – Cambridgeshire

Posted on May 6, 2007 by derelicte

RAF Upwood opened in 1917 as a satellite field for RAF Elmswell. Shortly after opening, a few hangars and buildings were built. It closed in 1919. During the RAF expansion period in the mid 1930s the airfield was expanded drastically. … Continue reading →

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Epping Forest District Council Emergency Bunker

Posted on February 25, 2007 by derelicte

This bunker was used by the nearby airfield and used as an operations room. During the 1980′s, the local council took the bunker over and used it as an emergency centre. As always, SubBrit has an excellent piece explaining what … Continue reading →

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North Weald Redoubt – Essex

Posted on February 25, 2007 by derelicte

The Redoubt / Mobilisation Centre at North Weald was built at the end of the 19th century. It was one of several built to provide ammuntion to protect London if war ever broke out.

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Ipswich Autovon Exchange

Posted on January 27, 2007 by derelicte

The Autovon Exchange at Ipswich was one of the first places I visited when I started this hobby. Annoyingly I was thwarted and couldn’t get in. Visit two and three were the same. But with the help of Abo, today … Continue reading →

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