Raf Upwood, Cambridgeshire

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Neosea

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Raf Upwood is located next to the village of Upwood, Cambridgeshire. It is close to Huntingdon and Raf Alconbury. It closed in 1994 and is now derelict. Only the Aircraft Hangers remain in use but belong to a private company.

The site was requisitioned by the Royal Flying Corps in 1917 and opened in September of that year. It was known as Bury, being close to that village. At this time it was only used for night landing as a satellite field for 75 Squadron based in Elmswell, Suffolk. The site was expanded in 1918, with new buildings being erected including five hangers and a watch tower. It was then renamed to Upwood. As World War I ended the air field was no longer required, so in June 1919 it closed, all the buildings were flattened and the land returned to the local community.

The Air field was reopened in the early 1930's as Britain saw the need for an improved Airforce. New buildings were built and the base designed to house two medium bomber squadrons with room for a third if needed.

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More history and photos here
 
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I also love these shots especially the last one...not sure about the watermark though,it detracts away from the shot..just my opinon,so please dont be offended.:)
 
Excellent photos, Neo. Quite a few pics of things I haven't seen in a thread from here before. Neat! :)

Thanks Foxy, it is always good to post something different from a well known place.

Fantastic photos -love that old Cell door! :)

Thanks Lightbuoy, the cell was a bonus, would have hated to stay in it. I am sure they chose the worst colour they could find to paint it with. 10 mins and it was doing my head in.

I also love these shots especially the last one...not sure about the watermark though,it detracts away from the shot..just my opinon,so please dont be offended.:)

Thanks Stu, not offended in the slightest. Watermarking has become a necessary evil it would seem, I guess it depends on how much marking is really needed. Still its good advertising :lol:
 
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Excellent photos, Neo. Quite a few pics of things I haven't seen in a thread from here before. Neat! :)

I'm sure there's probably lots more to be seen that hasn't been posted. When me and a mate visited with UrbanX and co recently, we clocked the odd thing I'm going to have to go back and investigate at some point soon before they start redevelopment. The place is so big, you can only really see so much of it in a day!
 
Great report Sir! Just mirroring what everyone else has said, but this place has been reported on loads (mainly by me probably!) and you've found some awesome new angles. :mrgreen:
Hypoboy drop us a PM if your heading back, I'm always up for a revisit and am just up t'road! :p
 
New members don't get PM access for a while. Once you do, send me a PM and I'll give you the run down on the place. A few of us are likely to end up back there sometime in the near future. If I know far enough in advance, I'll let you know and you're welcome to tag along.
 
Thanks mate, But.....

Really though, all the info you need is there. Don't be lazy, go see if you are that interested.

I am going to see, just wondered if there was any things to defo not do i.e. don't leave car there or don't walk into X patch etc, but from what i've read on here it's really easy access etc

spoke to my dad about it, he reckons there's some big development thing that was spoken about recently in regards to that site :(
 
There are a few things to be aware of, particularly with regard to the odd bit of live site remaining and also the local Police. I'll try and remember to send you an email about these this evening.
 
Some great shots there Neo,
Love that jet engine and the boiler room shots.

Looks like it's worth a drive down from N. Lincs - are there any plans to develop it quickly (do I need to get my skates on?)
 
Great report neo, great photo's too - love the Jet engine. Looks like a massive site

Thanks Tbk

Some great shots there Neo,
Love that jet engine and the boiler room shots.

Looks like it's worth a drive down from N. Lincs - are there any plans to develop it quickly (do I need to get my skates on?)

Cheers Runner, its worth a look but does get samey. Not sure of any development with this economic climate but sooner rather later if experience is anything to go by.


Hmmmmm where's Gangeoxs photos...hint hint;)
 
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