Monument record 7058 - WWII military depot
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Summary
Cf. 6952 and 6954
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} These features form part of the WW2 RAF Ground Equipment Depot, called RAF 72 Maintenance Unit, Roade, established in 1942.
{2} From 1st March 1942, Salcey Forest became home to the RAF No 72 Maintenance Unit Squadron as an Equipment Dipersal Depot. Initially a storage facility for aircraft engine spares, it quickly expanded to become a major depot for all manner of ground equipment needed by the region's airbases.
<1> Cadman, G., 2005, Salcey Forest: C20th Military Features, (unchecked) (Note). SNN107063.
<2> 2018, Hanslope and District Historical Society, world-war-ii-in-hanslope (Website). SNN111195.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7920 5187 (100m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARTWELL, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 24 2018 10:15AM
