2014

TG1014 : Runway 14/32

taken 10 years ago, near to Weston Green, Norfolk, England

Runway 14/32
Runway 14/32
The runways, taxiways and old aircraft dispersal sites of the former Attlebridge airfield are occupied by poultry houses (some can be seen in the background) owned by Bernard Matthews Farms Ltd. The two wind turbine are situated beside runway 14/32. They were installed in March 2014. Bernard Matthews’ original application for the controversial turbines was initially refused by Broadland District Council amid local objections about their size and the potential impact on the surrounding landscape, but a government inspector overturned the decision in February 2012 following an 11th-hour appeal. For a view of this runway from the opposite direction see > Link.
RAF Attlebridge (USAAF Station 120)

The Attlebridge aerodrome, named after the nearest railway station, was initially built for the use by No. 2 Group RAF (light bombers). It was completed in August 1942 and used by No. 88 Squadron RAF from August 1941 to September 1942. On 30 September 1942, Attlebridge was assigned to the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) Eighth Air Force's 2nd Bomb Wing and given the USAAF designation of Station 120.

From March 1944, the airfield was used by the 466th Bombardment Group (Heavy) which flew its last mission in April 1945. After the war, the airfield was placed under care and maintenance before being closed in 1950. It was sold during 1959-62 and the runways have since been used for extensive poultry rearing operations.

See also Link


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TG1014, 71 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Evelyn Simak   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 13 June, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 13 June, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TG 1045 1488 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:41.4417N 1:6.7530E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TG 1076 1461
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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