2014
TF8506 : Skeleton of a large shed
taken 10 years ago, near to North Pickenham, Norfolk, England
Skeleton of a large shed
It stands beside the road leading to the industrial area. Industry, however, appears to not have taken off as planned because apart from one industrial company based here the area is totally devoid of any industry whatsoever. This area formed part of RAF North Pickenham's Technical site.
RAF North Pickenham (USAAF Station 143)
The aerodrome at North Pickenham was constructed in 1943/44 for the use of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) Eighth Air Force and designated USAAF Station 143. The first group to move onto the airfield was the 492nd Bombardment Group (Heavy), flying Liberator bomber aircraft. Due to heavy losses the group was transferred in August 1944, and the 491st BG replaced it.
After the war, the airfield was returned to the RAF and it was closed in 1949. In December 1958 however, the station was transferred from Home Command to Bomber Command in preparation for its used as a Thor missile site. After the missile site was dismantled in 1963 the field was closed for good and finally sold off in 1967. See also: Link
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- TF8506, 24 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Evelyn Simak (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 2 August, 2014 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 2 August, 2014
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TF 8533 0617 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:37.2994N 0:44.1874E - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TF 8531 0615
- View Direction
- Northeast (about 45 degrees)
