Gibraltar Barn. RAF Tempsford (C) Peter Skynner

TL1952 : Gibraltar Barn. RAF Tempsford

near to Everton, Bedfordshire, Great Britain

Gibraltar Barn. RAF Tempsford

Gibraltar Barn is near to the end of one of the runways of RAF Tempsford, Home of Sq. 138 and 161 (Special Operations) one of the most secret RAF airfields during WW2.
From this base flew various of the SOE most heroic agents both male and female.
For many this was the last time they stood on friendly soil.

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2012

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Grid Square: TL1952, 9 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Peter Skynner (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 26 March, 2012
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Derelict, Disused Flat landscapes
Subject Location: OSGB36: TL 1924 5256 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:9.5068N 0:15.4997W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: TL 1926 5254
View Direction: Northwest (about 315 degrees)