Sixxfingers and I decided go take a UE based wander on Saturday afternoon and decided to cross off a building that we've had our eye on for sometime, but have just never managed to get down too.
Here's a bit of info:
Considering flying took place at RAF Wigsley until 1958, its one of the least intact former 5 group airfields. Wigsley was home to 1654 Heavy Conversion Unit (HCU) until September 1945. After 1654 HCU left Wigsley remained open as a satellite airfield for RAF Swinderby. The airfield saw intensive flying until its closure in 1958. today very little remains save for the odd building and piece of perimeter track. The tower still stands as an empty shell looking over the old airfield.
It's easy see why an attempt has been made to totally seal the ground floor; the whole building has been vandalised to the limit.
Anyway, entry ended up being very straight forward and the Tower made for a semi interesting little explore.
We then searched the surrounding area and were rewarded with remains of the smaller buildings and a hidden road. Unfortunately most of the buildings are now just piles of rubble and have thorns and trees covering them.
RAF Wigsley Control Tower
The Viewing Platform
Another local favourite in the distance; High Marnham Power Station
There wasn't a single paint free wall
One of the smaller buildings, partially hidden in the undergrowth
The discovery of an abandoned road
A odd Brick Shelter.
Here's a bit of info:
Considering flying took place at RAF Wigsley until 1958, its one of the least intact former 5 group airfields. Wigsley was home to 1654 Heavy Conversion Unit (HCU) until September 1945. After 1654 HCU left Wigsley remained open as a satellite airfield for RAF Swinderby. The airfield saw intensive flying until its closure in 1958. today very little remains save for the odd building and piece of perimeter track. The tower still stands as an empty shell looking over the old airfield.
It's easy see why an attempt has been made to totally seal the ground floor; the whole building has been vandalised to the limit.
Anyway, entry ended up being very straight forward and the Tower made for a semi interesting little explore.
We then searched the surrounding area and were rewarded with remains of the smaller buildings and a hidden road. Unfortunately most of the buildings are now just piles of rubble and have thorns and trees covering them.
RAF Wigsley Control Tower
The Viewing Platform
Another local favourite in the distance; High Marnham Power Station
There wasn't a single paint free wall
One of the smaller buildings, partially hidden in the undergrowth
The discovery of an abandoned road
A odd Brick Shelter.
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