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Old 28th May 2011, 04:56
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The suspense is too much!

The 4 open semi-re vetted hardstandings at the extreme east of the site were built as 'remote' launch positions for GLCM (Pershing II). . The route from their storage bunkers was carefully siurveyed for turning radii, asphalt compressive strength , bridge loadings etc and upgraded as appropriate. This work was done between c1983-86 by PSA on behalf of USVF.

Launch azimuth etc can be garnered from the positioning of the revettment, designed to deflect the blast from the cruise missile launch. There were other sites as well.

The storage bunkers at Molesworth are still in remarkable condition and occasionally made available for public inspection.
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