Riskybex
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RAF Alconbury began as a satellite base for nearby RAF Wyton during the early days of World War II. The first American unit at Alconbury was the 93d Bombardment Group and its B-24 Liberators. The 93d BG flew Eighth Air Force's first operational B-24 mission to the continent, attacking the Lille Steelworks in Belgium.
In 1983, TR-1s (reconnaissance spy planes) were permanently based at Alconbury. This led to a large remodelling of the northern section of the airfield to accommodate these aircraft and their specialised mission.
Work included the construction of five prefabricated Ready Sheds, thirteen extra wide Hardened Aircraft Shelters, a Squadron Headquarters, a massive Avionics and Photography Interpretation Centre, and new concrete aprons and taxi ways.
The bunkers and site is now being demolished except one which is Grade II listed (Magic Mountain TR1 Facility) which is said to be the last ever bunker to be built.
This one was special in my opinion compared to other USAF bases and had unusual blast door handles compared to its sister site 'Heyford'.
(MAGIC MOUNTAIN TR1 BUNKER)
(BUNKER 199)
Lower Level unfortunately flooded
(TR1 HANGERS)
(HAS SHELTERS)
(WW2 RECREATION AREA)
(OFFICES)
(HARDENED STORES)
(DAYTIME PHOTOS EXTERIOR OF MAGIC (DRAGON) MOUNTAIN)
In 1983, TR-1s (reconnaissance spy planes) were permanently based at Alconbury. This led to a large remodelling of the northern section of the airfield to accommodate these aircraft and their specialised mission.
Work included the construction of five prefabricated Ready Sheds, thirteen extra wide Hardened Aircraft Shelters, a Squadron Headquarters, a massive Avionics and Photography Interpretation Centre, and new concrete aprons and taxi ways.
The bunkers and site is now being demolished except one which is Grade II listed (Magic Mountain TR1 Facility) which is said to be the last ever bunker to be built.
This one was special in my opinion compared to other USAF bases and had unusual blast door handles compared to its sister site 'Heyford'.
(MAGIC MOUNTAIN TR1 BUNKER)
(BUNKER 199)
Lower Level unfortunately flooded
(TR1 HANGERS)
(HAS SHELTERS)
(WW2 RECREATION AREA)
(OFFICES)
(HARDENED STORES)
(DAYTIME PHOTOS EXTERIOR OF MAGIC (DRAGON) MOUNTAIN)
