brucemillar
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In 1940 these “pill boxes” were built in a 5 mile radius of Detling Airfield in Kent. The idea being that they would be used to defend the Airfield in the event that the Germans launched a land based attack.
Sadly the Germans launched several air attacks and in one night a single raid saw 75 souls lose their lives. That really put an end to Detling being used as a “front line” fighter base. Although it still played a significant role in our defence.
Most of the ring of pill boxes still survive remarkably intact. Some used by the local farmers for livestock/feed.
The shed/hut next to the pill box was used to house the gunners.
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Sadly the Germans launched several air attacks and in one night a single raid saw 75 souls lose their lives. That really put an end to Detling being used as a “front line” fighter base. Although it still played a significant role in our defence.
Most of the ring of pill boxes still survive remarkably intact. Some used by the local farmers for livestock/feed.
The shed/hut next to the pill box was used to house the gunners.
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