Riskybex
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RAF Alconbury began as a satellite base for nearby RAF Wyton during the early days of World War II. The first American unit at Alconbury was the 93d Bombardment Group and its B-24 Liberators. The 93d BG flew Eighth Air Force's first operational B-24 mission to the continent, attacking the Lille Steelworks in Belgium.
In 1983, TR-1s (reconnaissance spy planes) were permanently based at Alconbury. This led to a large remodelling of the northern section of the airfield to accommodate these aircraft and their specialised mission.
Work included the construction of five prefabricated Ready Sheds, thirteen extra wide Hardened Aircraft Shelters, a Squadron Headquarters, a massive Avionics and Photography Interpretation Centre, and new concrete aprons and taxi ways.
The bunkers and site is now being demolished except one which is Grade II listed (Magic Mountain TR1 Facility) which is said to be the last ever bunker to be built.
This one was special in my opinion compared to other USAF bases and had unusual blast door handles compared to its sister site 'Heyford'.
(MAGIC MOUNTAIN TR1 BUNKER)
(BUNKER 199)
Lower Level unfortunately flooded
(TR1 HANGERS)
(HAS SHELTERS)
(WW2 RECREATION AREA)
(OFFICES)
(HARDENED STORES)
(DAYTIME PHOTOS EXTERIOR OF MAGIC (DRAGON) MOUNTAIN)
In 1983, TR-1s (reconnaissance spy planes) were permanently based at Alconbury. This led to a large remodelling of the northern section of the airfield to accommodate these aircraft and their specialised mission.
Work included the construction of five prefabricated Ready Sheds, thirteen extra wide Hardened Aircraft Shelters, a Squadron Headquarters, a massive Avionics and Photography Interpretation Centre, and new concrete aprons and taxi ways.
The bunkers and site is now being demolished except one which is Grade II listed (Magic Mountain TR1 Facility) which is said to be the last ever bunker to be built.
This one was special in my opinion compared to other USAF bases and had unusual blast door handles compared to its sister site 'Heyford'.
(MAGIC MOUNTAIN TR1 BUNKER)
![DSC_4546.jpg DSC_4546.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276130-DSC-4546.jpg)
![DSC_4544.jpg DSC_4544.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276131-DSC-4544.jpg)
![DSC_8428 (1).jpg DSC_8428 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276132-DSC-8428-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8419 (1).jpg DSC_8419 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276134-DSC-8419-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8424 (1).jpg DSC_8424 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276135-DSC-8424-1-.jpg)
(BUNKER 199)
![DSC_8151 (1).jpg DSC_8151 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276136-DSC-8151-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8223 (1).jpg DSC_8223 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276137-DSC-8223-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8270 (2).jpg DSC_8270 (2).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276138-DSC-8270-2-.jpg)
![DSC_8160.jpg DSC_8160.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276165-DSC-8160.jpg)
![DSC_8278 (2).jpg DSC_8278 (2).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276139-DSC-8278-2-.jpg)
![DSC_8235 (1).jpg DSC_8235 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276140-DSC-8235-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8258 (1).jpg DSC_8258 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276141-DSC-8258-1-.jpg)
![DSC_7994.jpg DSC_7994.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276142-DSC-7994.jpg)
![DSC_8255 (1).jpg DSC_8255 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276143-DSC-8255-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8243 (1).jpg DSC_8243 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276144-DSC-8243-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8153 (1).jpg DSC_8153 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276145-DSC-8153-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8266 (1).jpg DSC_8266 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276146-DSC-8266-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8304.jpg DSC_8304.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276147-DSC-8304.jpg)
Lower Level unfortunately flooded
![DSC_7982 (1).jpg DSC_7982 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276167-DSC-7982-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8007 (1).jpg DSC_8007 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276168-DSC-8007-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8310 (1).jpg DSC_8310 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276169-DSC-8310-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8004.jpg DSC_8004.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276148-DSC-8004.jpg)
![DSC_8261 (1).jpg DSC_8261 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276162-DSC-8261-1-.jpg)
![DSC_7975.jpg DSC_7975.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276149-DSC-7975.jpg)
![DSC_7991.jpg DSC_7991.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276166-DSC-7991.jpg)
![DSC_8399 (1).jpg DSC_8399 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276170-DSC-8399-1-.jpg)
(TR1 HANGERS)
![DSC_8080.jpg DSC_8080.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276150-DSC-8080.jpg)
![DSC_8352.jpg DSC_8352.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276151-DSC-8352.jpg)
![DSC_8361.jpg DSC_8361.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276152-DSC-8361.jpg)
![DSC_8381 (1).jpg DSC_8381 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276153-DSC-8381-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8336.jpg DSC_8336.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276157-DSC-8336.jpg)
(HAS SHELTERS)
![DSC_8061.jpg DSC_8061.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276154-DSC-8061.jpg)
![DSC_8388.jpg DSC_8388.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276155-DSC-8388.jpg)
![DSC_8391.jpg DSC_8391.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276156-DSC-8391.jpg)
(WW2 RECREATION AREA)
![DSC_8377 (1).jpg DSC_8377 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276158-DSC-8377-1-.jpg)
![DSC_8372 (1).jpg DSC_8372 (1).jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276159-DSC-8372-1-.jpg)
(OFFICES)
![DSC_8394.jpg DSC_8394.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276160-DSC-8394.jpg)
(HARDENED STORES)
![DSC_8070.jpg DSC_8070.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276161-DSC-8070.jpg)
(DAYTIME PHOTOS EXTERIOR OF MAGIC (DRAGON) MOUNTAIN)
![DSC_8412.jpg DSC_8412.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276163-DSC-8412.jpg)
![DSC_8414.jpg DSC_8414.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/derelictplaces/data/attach/276/276164-DSC-8414.jpg)