Church Fenton Tunnels?
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If were talking about tunnels.....
While not long or large tunnels the standard WW2 era JRC (like the one at Bicester or Azimghur Bks (ex RAF Colerne) had two Air Raid Shelters built into the basement, one at each end of the Bldg. The normal entrance is via a door at the bottom of the staircase at each end of the Bldg, stairs go down and then turn into the shelter. There is a escape tunnel at the opposite end which ran for about 50 mtrs to a vertical ladder going to a counter balanced hatch.
The 'Posh' double storey 'H' Blocks also had a similar set up, accessed via a door at each end of the central groundfloor corridor with a escape tunnel that runs away from the Bldg in line with the main doors to a escape hatch between 10 to 20 mtrs away from the Bldg.
The PSA and later on the Works Services EWC also had a 'Task' to carry out a Professional Inspection of all tunnels on a site, if they were there then I would expect a mention in the reports and Confined Space Registers.
While not long or large tunnels the standard WW2 era JRC (like the one at Bicester or Azimghur Bks (ex RAF Colerne) had two Air Raid Shelters built into the basement, one at each end of the Bldg. The normal entrance is via a door at the bottom of the staircase at each end of the Bldg, stairs go down and then turn into the shelter. There is a escape tunnel at the opposite end which ran for about 50 mtrs to a vertical ladder going to a counter balanced hatch.
The 'Posh' double storey 'H' Blocks also had a similar set up, accessed via a door at each end of the central groundfloor corridor with a escape tunnel that runs away from the Bldg in line with the main doors to a escape hatch between 10 to 20 mtrs away from the Bldg.
The PSA and later on the Works Services EWC also had a 'Task' to carry out a Professional Inspection of all tunnels on a site, if they were there then I would expect a mention in the reports and Confined Space Registers.
Originally Posted by Always a Sapper
While not long or large tunnels the standard WW2 era JRC (like the one at Bicester or Azimghur Bks (ex RAF Colerne) had two Air Raid Shelters built into the basement, one at each end of the Bldg. The normal entrance is via a door at the bottom of the staircase at each end of the Bldg, stairs go down and then turn into the shelter. There is a escape tunnel at the opposite end which ran for about 50 mtrs to a vertical ladder going to a counter balanced hatch.
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The 'Posh' double storey 'H' Blocks also had a similar set up, accessed via a door at each end of the central groundfloor corridor with a escape tunnel that runs away from the Bldg in line with the main doors to a escape hatch between 10 to 20 mtrs away from the Bldg.
Thought the only tunnels at CF ran from the WAAF block...
ISTR at Syerston that two barrack blocks shared a bomb shelter which thereby became a tunnel.
The two blocks were baby pilot accommodation and the WRAF Block ........ allegedly ........
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RAF Scampton has a underground fuel pipeline that goes to a farm near by.
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Church Fenton Tunnels?
The tunnels we used to explore at CF were in fact the tunnels used for the hot water pipes if I remember correctly. You could get to almost all the buildings (that were fenced off or boarded up) through them. Sim building, Naafi, Mess, accom blocks were all regular routes. Of course this was always done post bar closing which added to the excitement. BlairWitching as it was known to the 'younger' generation.
