raf west raynham

Here's one from a very long time ago! I had a weekend of RAF bases, including Neatishead, Upwood and West Raynham (that was enough, the base layouts are so similar it gets a bit dull towards the end lol). When I visited the Control tower had only just been purchased by a private buyer, who has...

Introduction This was actually a bit of a failure day as I mainly wanted to revisit the Officer's Mess but we tried every single potential access point except for the roof and couldn’t get in, there’s some fairly fresh fencing around the rear of the site and despite climbing it there didn’t seem...

THE HISTORY This airfield is no stranger to explorers, nor has it had a quiet past, and as such has had its history thoroughly covered online. However, I will recover it below. Also, to make up for this place having been done to death I've added a few side-by-side comparisons with another very...

RAF West Raynham Royal Air Force West Raynham or more simply RAF West Raynham is a former Royal Air Force station located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of West Raynham, Norfolk and 5.5 miles (8.9 km) southwest of Fakenham, Norfolk, England. The airfield opened during May 1939 and was used by RAF...

This was my first night time explore. Do I have to name the base? I'm hoping not because I want to return at some point. Okay have altered the report title, as suggested. Thanks for the input folks. I know this is a famous abandoned anyway. Raynham was built in 1939 and used up until 1994 by...

History: Upon opening in 1939, RAF West Raynham was used for WW2 services which led to the losses of 86 of its most treasured fleet of planes. The institute closed in 1994, though the MoD retained rights to its use until 2006 when the site was sold and is now used as a business park, like many...

This was an extremely quick visit as we rushed round the site and ended up being told to leave by a worker/security gaurd we werent going to question him, here is some history thanks to wikipedia. History of AF West Raynham Opening in May 1939, Royal Air Force West Raynham was used by RAF Bomber...

- The History - RAF West Raynham is located 2 miles west of West Raynham in Norfolk. The station closed in 1994, though the Ministry of Defence retained it as a strategic reserve. Having laid derelict since closure, the MoD elected in 2004 that it was surplus to requirements, and the site was...

The History RAF West Raynham is located 2 miles west of West Raynham in Norfolk. The station closed in 1994, though the Ministry of Defence retained it as a strategic reserve. Having laid derelict since closure, the MoD elected in 2004 that it was surplus to requirements, and the site was sold...

2016 turned out to be the year of RAF sites for me. I visited six and failed at one other. This place was my fave. A big and spread out site with some lovely decay and lots to see. Had a relaxed few hours around here and really enjoyed it. A brilliant place, well worth a look. Visited with Paul...

First ever explore for me and I loved it :) I'll be heading back at some point and also checking out some more sites in the area Background RAF West Raynham was a Royal Air Force station 2m west of the village of West Raynham in Norfolk which opened in the 1930s and closed in 1994 though the...

RAF West Raynham was a Royal Air Force station located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the village of West Raynham in Norfolk, England, opened in the 1930s. RAF Bomber Command flew missions from RAF West Raynham during the Second World War, with the loss of 86 aircraft. The station closed in 1994 and...

History The airfield opened during May 1939 and was used by RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War with the loss of 86 aircraft. The station closed in 1994, though the Ministry of Defence (MoD) retained it as a strategic reserve. Having laid derelict since closure, the MoD elected in...

Hello!! It's been a while, but to be fair its also been bloody horrible weather!!! We have been out exploring anyway and even encountered some almost-snow on our last explore! Without further ado, here is: RAF West Raynham History RAF West Raynham was built between 1938 and 1939 about 2 miles...

Opening in May 1939, Royal Air Force West Raynham was used by RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War. RAF West Raynham was an expansion scheme airfield with a grass landing strip and a Fort-type lookout tower. The lookout tower was replaced with a “Control Tower for Very Heavy Bomber...