krela
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Charmy Down Airfield was a WWII fighter base used for squadron leader training and for night fighter squadrons.
There is a derelict but standing tower along with numerous accessible air raid shelters. Most of the other buildings are still standing but are used for agricultural purposes.
Unfortunately there's an illegal traveller camp right next to the site, so it's a bit of an uncomfortable explore as they *really* don't like strangers snooping around. There's also a huuuuuuuuge slurry heap running along the line of the runway which isn't too pleasant!
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I grew up 1/4 mile away, and used to use the runway as a scrambling track. Aaaah memories.
There is a derelict but standing tower along with numerous accessible air raid shelters. Most of the other buildings are still standing but are used for agricultural purposes.
Unfortunately there's an illegal traveller camp right next to the site, so it's a bit of an uncomfortable explore as they *really* don't like strangers snooping around. There's also a huuuuuuuuge slurry heap running along the line of the runway which isn't too pleasant!
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I grew up 1/4 mile away, and used to use the runway as a scrambling track. Aaaah memories.