Unknown buildings at RAF Fairford
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Unknown buildings at RAF Fairford
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I have added a link below from Google maps of part of RAF Fairford. I was wondering if anyone knew what the two mounds might be (no rude comments) Hope the link works
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I have added a link below from Google maps of part of RAF Fairford. I was wondering if anyone knew what the two mounds might be (no rude comments) Hope the link works
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Once they've closed the base and dug up the runways to turn 'em back into fields then the mounds may well be described as "bronze age burial mounds" by some future archaeologist.
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Bulk Fuel Installation, if you look to the left of them on that broad concrete area there are several USAF Type Bowsers with the long shadows helping to show their shape.
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Wasn't your post a bit harsh and dismissive?
The OP may well be a bonafide fuel thief or terrorist!
So no need to be calling them a saddo or weirdo, just because they are asking for info that other posters have no right to give out (it they are serving or have served).
Wasn't your post a bit harsh and dismissive?
The OP may well be a bonafide fuel thief or terrorist!
So no need to be calling them a saddo or weirdo, just because they are asking for info that other posters have no right to give out (it they are serving or have served).
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Terrorist, Nah I to proud to be British to be one of them, sado maybe as I am interested in military architecture, airfields especially stuff from the second world war, barracks, cold war bunkers etc. My brother used to be in the RAF and I used to love wondering around the base, Base commander thought I was a bit sad but harmless and let me get on with it. doubt that happen today with all the security worries
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I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
BGG
Wasn't your post a bit harsh and dismissive?
The OP may well be a bonafide fuel thief or terrorist!
So no need to be calling them a saddo or weirdo, just because they are asking for info that other posters have no right to give out (it they are serving or have served).
Wasn't your post a bit harsh and dismissive?
The OP may well be a bonafide fuel thief or terrorist!
So no need to be calling them a saddo or weirdo, just because they are asking for info that other posters have no right to give out (it they are serving or have served).
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HH93 - Those are RAF OOA Bowsers and given the age of the imagery they were most likely there to support Op Bolthole.
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LOL thats why I posted it in the first place, I remember in my early days of bunker hunting, I was very proud of myself when I thought I had discovered a semi sunk cold war bunker up in Cumbria, took loads of photo's of the outside only to discover it was a final stage water reservoir. Could make a photo thread of this of places around the country.
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Aah, you're a bunker hunter.
I have a few mates who are really into that, and luckily we have Burlington not far from us, as well as all the other below ground places near to it.
I have a few mates who are really into that, and luckily we have Burlington not far from us, as well as all the other below ground places near to it.
duncs - you may be interested in the following site, assuming you don't know it already:
28DaysLater.co.uk Urban Exploration Forums
Kind of a PpRuNe for people like you... There's a big section on military installations - interesting stuff.
28DaysLater.co.uk Urban Exploration Forums
Kind of a PpRuNe for people like you... There's a big section on military installations - interesting stuff.
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Yes I have used that site and posted on it, another good site is
Home - Subterranea Britannica. lots of great places on there
Home - Subterranea Britannica. lots of great places on there
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I was wondering if anyone knew what the two mounds might be
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Helpful stacker said
Don't quite know why I've let myself get drawn into a BFI/bowser spotting post but HS's comment made me wonder....................if the tankers were there to support Op BOLTHOLE, where are the boltholers? I can't see any sign of aircraft on base and assuming it would have been the Brize bolthole we'd probably be able to see the odd frame or two!
No tankers visible on street view so they obviously aren't there all the time. What gives? Why do I care? Actually I don't - but I do like a bit of a puzzle - bet someone knows the answer.
HH93 - Those are RAF OOA Bowsers and given the age of the imagery they were most likely there to support Op Bolthole.
No tankers visible on street view so they obviously aren't there all the time. What gives? Why do I care? Actually I don't - but I do like a bit of a puzzle - bet someone knows the answer.