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Old 1st Oct 2019, 5:52 pm   #11
duncanlowe
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Default Re: Rhossili Down radar station

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Originally Posted by ex 2 Base View Post
I've been to Bempton a few times 1960/70 with permission from MPWB, looking at the impressed current anti corrosion system, for large bore cast iron heating pipes. Basically its a transformer and rectifier the pipes were well lagged not sure about asbestos though. Also Bempton is the place to be if you are interested in sea birds, especially in the spring time. Spectacular cliffs and views of the sea any time.
Just in case anyone thought otherwise, I was there to see the Gannets on the cliffs, not to actually go into the station. Initially I didn't even know what it was, but seemed clear it was military with some 1940s history.
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