2012

TM3094 : Zig-zagging crack

taken 12 years ago, near to Hedenham, Norfolk, England

Zig-zagging crack
Zig-zagging crack
The structure (building 91) sheltered a generator within its walls. Its close vicinity to the Seething aerodrome, which was an active airfield during WW2, suggests that this is an ex-RAF/USAAF building. Judging by its remote position it probably supplied power for the Main Beacon transmitter (90) just to the west, off the end of the runway, plus runway approach and circle lighting. See > Link for a wider view.
Seething Airfield :: TM3195

Built by John Laing & Sons in 1942/43 to the standard Class A requirement for heavy bombers, Seething airfield was initially known as RAF 258 Seething. After the arrival of the United States Army Air Forces Eighth Air Force 448th Bombardment Group (Heavy) it became USAAF Station 146.

After the last Americans had left in June/July 1945, the airfield was used for storing bombs and munitions. In 1947, part of the buildings on the Hospital site were converted into temporary dwellings and most of the land was returned to agriculture. The eastern section, including part of the main runway, is currently Seething Airfield, home to the Waveney Flying Group. The former Control tower has since been restored and now houses a memorial museum. The Seething Control Tower Museum is open on the first Sunday of the month from May to October. LinkExternal link.

See also: Link


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Geographical Context: Derelict, Disused
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Derelict Building beside Wash Lane [3] ·
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TM3094, 61 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Evelyn Simak   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 27 May, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 27 May, 2012
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TM 3091 9485 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:30.1573N 1:24.0464E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TM 3093 9484
View Direction
West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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