2014

TF9014 : Old Nissen hut

taken 10 years ago, near to Beeston, Norfolk, England

Old Nissen hut
Old Nissen hut
Two very long Nissen huts remain on one of the former Communal sites (Site 4) of RAF Wendling when it was an active airfield during WW2.
RAF Wendling (USAAF Station 118)

RAF Wendling (Station 118) was opened in 1943 and occupied by the four squadrons of the 392nd Bombardment Group (Heavy) of the United States Army Air Forces' (USAAF) Eighth Air Force, and it was part of the 14th Combat Wing. Due to the fact that the flying field was in close proximity of Beeston village and that all the dispersed campsites were situated in the village, the aerodrome was locally always known as Beeston airfield.

Much of what remains of the airfield can be seen by travelling along the roads skirting it. A small number of buildings have survived on several of the business premises in the village's industrial area which is strung out along the southern end of Dereham Road. See also: Link


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TF9014, 46 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Evelyn Simak   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 31 July, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 1 August, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 9067 1481 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:41.8431N 0:49.2141E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 9070 1480
View Direction
West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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