Wn87 Maisy

K.V.U.Gruppe Vire · AOK 7 Normandy · France

Wn87 Maisy

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 an observation post for StP84 (& also maybe for StP83) covering the Vire estuary.
The Vey Estuary.
The Vey Estuary.
R669 StP84 'Brazilia'.
R669 StP84 'Brazilia'.
Vf6a Observation.
Vf6a Observation.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
 

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

2 x Vf2a group shelter.

1 x Vf6a Beobachtungstand, splittersicher.   

(Observation post, shrapnel-proof).

1 x Vf58c Tobruk.

2 x Vf/MG positions.

1 x Wellblech shelter. 1 x Pz.T. R35 tank turret.

1 x 3.7cm KwK 144 (f).

Plan SD

1 x Vf6a Beobachtungstand, splittersicher. (Observation post, shrapnell-proof).
1 x Vf6a Beobachtungstand, splittersicher. (Observation post, shrapnell-proof).
Welblech shelter.
Welblech shelter.
Vf/MG.
Vf/MG.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

2 x Vf2a group shelter.
1 x Vf6a Beobachtungstand, splittersicher.
(Observation post, shrapnel-proof).
1 x Vf58c Tobruk.
2 x Vf/MG positions.
1 x Wellblech shelter.
1 x Pz.T. R35 tank turret.
1 x 3.7cm KwK 144 (f).

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Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Mf34/35 (Mine Field) covers the sea shore in a continuous line from Wn89 to Wn79.

German plan of the area

Rommel's Asparagus.
Rommel's Asparagus.
Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Mine laying.
Mine laying.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
This is a Geoportail air photo of the area in 1947 showing the trench systems very well. The bunkers are harder to see as they are covered in earth and grass growing on the tops. An anti-tank ditch can be seen covering the rear of the Wn running for quite a long way

IGNF 1947

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Anti-tank ditch.
Anti-tank ditch.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Wn87 is behind this sign and to your right.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
When I first visited, you could see the sea, but a berm of earth has been pushed up to stop the sea from inundating the land.

11 November 2016

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
The start of a trench system to the first Vf2a bunker.

11 November 2016

Plan.
Plan.
Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf2a bunkers roof, a small group shelter with 1meter thick walls making it a splinter proof shelter.

11 November 2016

Vf2a group shelter.
Vf2a group shelter.
Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf2a the entrance and one of the two ammunition niches each side.

11 November 2016

Vf2a plan of the bunkers here with ammunition niches each side.
Vf2a plan of the bunkers here with ammunition niches each side.
Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf2a the four vertical lines on the far wall are for bed hooks, a piece of sometimes galvanised iron with three hooks to hang three bunks and on the left wall are brackets for wall cabinets. At least six men could sleep on this side of the bunker.

11 May 2008

Bunker bed hooks on a Vf2a at Brévands.
Bunker bed hooks on a Vf2a at Brévands.
922S4 bed fittings plan.
922S4 bed fittings plan.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf2a looking back at the entrance.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
In other Vf2a's at Wn99 Brévands there are still 19P7 doors fitted.
In other Vf2a's at Wn99 Brévands there are still 19P7 doors fitted.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf2a #2

11 May 2008

Plan.
Plan.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf2a #2 ammunition niche.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
The two Vf2a´s with a trench system laid out between them.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
The second Vf2a entrance.

11 May 2008

Vf2a with two ammunition niches.
Vf2a with two ammunition niches.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
It looks here as though there is a bit of battle damage, the Americans 5th Rangers did clear this part of Normandy after they had taken the Maisy batteries.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf2a #2 grass covered niche.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf2a #2 inside the passage.

11 May 2008

In other Vf2a's at Wn99 Brévands there are still 19P7 doors fitted.
In other Vf2a's at Wn99 Brévands there are still 19P7 doors fitted.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf2a #2.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf2a #2 doorway out of the bunker.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf2a #2 the bunker escape.

11 May 2008

Plan f the escape.
Plan f the escape.
A 410P9 type door that would have been here covering the escape.
A 410P9 type door that would have been here covering the escape.
Along the escape tunnel were shutters to hold back sand or gravel infill that had to be removed before they could escape. The gravel/sand stopped attackers from getting in from outside.
Along the escape tunnel were shutters to hold back sand or gravel infill that had to be removed before they could escape. The gravel/sand stopped attackers from getting in from outside.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf2a #2 the steps coming out of the escape outside.

11 May 2008

There would have been a half round or a square wall to allow access.
There would have been a half round or a square wall to allow access.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf2a #2 exit from the bunker.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a Observation post viewing slit.

11 November 2016

Plan.
Plan.
Communications.
Communications.
Computing room.
Computing room.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a Observation post viewing slit.

11 November 2016

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a this picture was taken before the berm was built along the coast.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a after the berm has been built.

11 November 2016

Vf2a Plan.
Vf2a Plan.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a another view out to sea.

11 November 2016

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a entrance into the bunker.

11 November 2016

Entrance passage.
Entrance passage.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a entrance door a 19P7 thin armoured/gas tight door.

11 May 2008

19P7 door.
19P7 door.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a crew room damage from a large explosion.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a mountings for a cabinet possibly for fire control.

11 May 2008

Position of the cabinet fitting.
Position of the cabinet fitting.
Cable connectors.
Cable connectors.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a view out of the viewing slit.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a looking down into the observation.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a telephone fitting would have been set into the recess and the tube to carry command cable.

11 May 2008

Radio room.
Radio room.
Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Relay box.
Relay box.

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a large crack in the wall, the mesh is steel mesh to reinforce the concrete.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a crew room.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
Vf6a air breather vent.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
View across the Wn.

11 May 2008

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,

Wn87 Grandcamp-Maisy,
 

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