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Dick Derpin

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As part of the 'UAC Polish Connection Tour' the now Polish resident SlimJim and myself visited this awsome site, its truely massive and we dont think we even saw half of it before we where beat. The site itself is spread over 5,800 Hectars.

This garrison became home to around 15,000 soldiers and civilians, around 550 buildings, a load of tanks, anti-aircraft missiles, tactical missiles and of course nuclear missiles.
Four of the weapons were allegedly destined for England, to take out Thor (PGM-17) missile bases in Norfolk and Lincolnshire, while others were for US air bases in Western Europe and at population centers such as London, Paris, Brussels, the Ruhrgebiet and Bonn. These things where pretty nasty and supposedly 20 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima....

We both have promised to go back to see the rest of the base and maybe even a cheeky camp out if we can find away of making sure we dont get taken out by wild boar or dragged off screaming by the wolves that live in the forest! But for now here is some of what we captured -


32919647022_8b2b8f53dc_k.jpg02-19-2017-148- by Dick Derpin, on Flickr

32693638170_34f3d98a0b_k.jpgLenin by Dick Derpin, on Flickr

33033953426_6c087ca339_k.jpgSJ Stairs by Dick Derpin, on Flickr

32693661800_101872a210_k.jpgCard by Dick Derpin, on Flickr

32919607892_9beb0a0415_k.jpgSoviet Wall by Dick Derpin, on Flickr

33075637215_db2edffbec_k.jpgCrate by Dick Derpin, on Flickr

32693682060_ea16f687ea_k.jpgCanteen by Dick Derpin, on Flickr

32230192684_c414a8b770_k.jpgTank Target by Dick Derpin, on Flickr

32948842041_3ab7cf6b9f_k.jpgGas Mask by Dick Derpin, on Flickr

32693703870_12371aa5d5_k.jpgGarage by Dick Derpin, on Flickr

32693705160_097c15710b_k.jpgGarage 2 by Dick Derpin, on Flickr

There will be a video to follow! :eek:
 
Nice one mate :D Was a fun trip and great to get out after a hiatus. I always underestimate the amount of time needed to scour these sites and see everything. We definitely need to head back for a revisit and to see some more of the underground stuff.

Here are my shots...

Rubbish dump. Tons of old gas masks, NBC over-shoes, etc left to rot in the woods.
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Building where we bumped into a camo clad German and his missus...
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I enjoyed all the Russian writing, not that I can make a lot of sense of it.
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DD walking alongside the wall.
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Video footage.


Here's to a revisit to see the rest of it!
 
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Great stuff from you two as always.you really do put the word fun into your explores.bet there is loads of cool shit like this over there.would love to do ex soviet cold war stuff.
 
Quote of the year - "put some shit under the tyres !!!"
You guys always bring tears to my eyes !! Be good to meet up at the Bristol Bash, then you can translate all that Russian signage !!
 
Quote of the year - "put some shit under the tyres !!!"
You guys always bring tears to my eyes !! Be good to meet up at the Bristol Bash, then you can translate all that Russian signage !!

It seems I'm gaining infamy for quotes lol Aye, will be good to catch up n get pickled. Gonna get a colleague of mine on the Russian translation :p
 
Quote of the year - "put some shit under the tyres !!!"
You guys always bring tears to my eyes !! Be good to meet up at the Bristol Bash, then you can translate all that Russian signage !!

There is always good quotes! Not all of them are urbex related I have to admit, I think some of the best where from when we where 'off duty' in Amsterdam and after the DP meet last year :p
 

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