So well camouflaged by trees and undergrowth that many locals who have lived in the area all their lives have no idea it is there. Part of the supply network to smaller RAF airstrips throughout the Meriden Rural District during the war: an area that saw a lot of German bombers flying overhead in attempts to destroy the local aircraft factories of Castle Bromwich and what was at the time - one of the biggest power generating stations in Britain: Hams Hall.
Sold off by the MOD to a local fuel wholesaler and used during the 1960's and 1970's to store fuel oil and diesel before he made enough profit to get new purpose-built underground tanks installed in the late 1970's. Left to fall into disuse, but oddly enough after 30+ years of dilapidation - not total dereliction. Made of stern stuff for modular tanks.
Thanks for looking.
Sold off by the MOD to a local fuel wholesaler and used during the 1960's and 1970's to store fuel oil and diesel before he made enough profit to get new purpose-built underground tanks installed in the late 1970's. Left to fall into disuse, but oddly enough after 30+ years of dilapidation - not total dereliction. Made of stern stuff for modular tanks.
Thanks for looking.
