RAF Wroughton, Wiltshire, Robins hangars west side
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RAF Wroughton Robins Hangars West
The two top Lamella hangars (circled in red) are the Science Museums Site and an unofficial viewing point is along the road past the Science Museums hangars and up to a reservoir.
On the 19th August 1940 RAF Wroughton was attacked by the Luftwaffe and a D type hangar was damaged. Salthrop Farm was one of four dispersed Robin sites built after the attack to provide extra storage.
RAF Wroughton Robins Hangars West
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RAF Wroughton Robins Hangars West
Looking down from the Reservoir at No.1 Robin.
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RAF Wroughton Robins Hangars West
Looking back at two of the Science Museums Lamella Hangars.
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RAF Wroughton Robins Hangars West
The Three Robin's Robins Hangars West
This is the view from the road.
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RAF Wroughton Robins Hangars West
No.1 Robins Hangars West
Number 1 is in the best condition.
These hangars were for aircraft preparation on planes that were dispersed in the fields around the hangars and made ready for use.
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RAF Wroughton Robins Hangars West
No. 1 Inside Robins Hangars West
Quite a large area, built directly on the ground like a Blister hangar with concrete foundations for the legs and an earth floor. These hangars were to place smaller planes to work on or just store tools & equipment. It would have been very sparse out here, no hutting, toilets or canteen. Probably a mix of RAF and civilian personnel.
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RAF Wroughton Robins Hangars West
No. 1 Inside Robins Hangars West
Showing the roof trusses & door arrangement. These hangars re clad will last for ever as free storage for the farmer. If he wants them?
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RAF Wroughton Robins Hangars West
No. 1 Inside Robins Hangars West
The track leading all the way onto the airfield up on the hill.
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RAF Wroughton Robins Hangars West
No.2 Robins Hangars West
Not in very good condition.
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RAF Wroughton Robins Hangars West
No.3 Robins Hangars West
Looks no better.
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RAF Wroughton Robins Hangars West
How it may have looked.
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