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Old 19th July 2012 | 15:51
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Walrus75
 
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From: NE Jockland
Hmmm...
Originally Posted by The Daily Mail
For the first time since the Second World War, London's green space is transformed by anti-aircraft guns for Olympic Ring of steel...
a show of strength not seen in this country since the Second World War....
Oh really, how's about the post-war (WW2) IGLOO scheme designed to protect our fair and pleasent land? Some journo's really need their arris's kicking IMHO.

More info at these links:
A brief Late/post WW2 A.A. history

Typical IGLOO HAA sites --> Worms Heath Igloo 2 H.A.A. Battery, Warlingham: Aug 2011 - Derelict Places

http://derelictmisc.org.uk/igloo2.html

Subterranea Britannica: Research Study Group: Sites: Penketh 3.7" Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery
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