shackleton

I realise that this has been covered on the forums before, but thought I'd post recent pics. I had to head over Stratford way to get some art framed and thought I'd pay the Airfield a visit. As you can see from these photographs the vegetation has really taken a hold of the Shackleton now, and...

Shackleton Barracks was a former British Army base which closed in 2008. From it's conception in 1971, it served as the HQ of the 5th Battalion Ulster Defence Regiment until 1992. In 2003 it became the HQ of the 8th Infantry Brigade until it was disbanded and merged with another regiment...

The Avro Shackleton was a British long-range maritime patrol aircraft used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the South African Air Force (SAAF). It was developed by Avro from the Avro Lincoln bomber, itself being a development of the famous wartime Avro Lancaster bomber. It was replaced by Nimrod...

Heard of this place years ago, as I was close by I popped in. This place used to be full of derelict airplanes and helicopters. I was quickly joined by a chap and his two big dogs (the owner), luckily he and the dogs were friendly. He told me the area has got CCTV due to the continuing theft of...

The cathederal of industry discovered by Oxygen Thief. I really wanted to see this place, and it did not disappoint, despite the fact that little bastards have destroyed the fine art deco enterance hall and offices. This is a pity as it could have made a great conversion. What was a miracle was...

A historically important site, but quite confusing at the same time. Also on site were North West Flanges and North West Forgemasters, subsidiary companies of 'National Forge Company Holdings Inc.', the owners of Mitchell Shackleton. The remnants of Gardner Engines (more later) were also...