taken 12 years ago, near to Strangways, Wiltshire, England
No disguise
These industrial buildings have not changed materially since their construction. A casual glance will confirm they are in fact aircraft hangars, and historically were part of the foundation of military flight around the time of the Great War. Originally part of the Royal Engineers, the early use of flying machines soon brought about the formation of a dedicated air force - the Royal Flying Corps. Fundamental to the creation at this time were a collection of notable institutions, including schools and the founding of the British and Colonial Aeroplane Company in 1910 by Bristol industrialist Sir George White. He rented some of these hangars.
Further to the north are the last remains of some other hangars, albeit almost covered by vegetation - see
SU1443 : The slightest of remains.
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