Remembering WWII airfields

Doering · Leading Aircraftsman

Remembering WWII airfields

Date: May 24, 2011

Interesting commentary, extremely well crafted and blended. Few realize the enormity of the massive construction projects that this all entailed the likes of which hopefully will never have to occurr again. There is a very haunting and almost surreal feeling that overcomes one when they visit those remnants of Nissen huts and crumbling Control Tower structures, hangars and out buildings that remain. I suspect there are very few former air/ground crew left able to make the pilgramage to their former bases or aerodromes but there are a few who have penned the experience of doing so in very poignant accounts. Very commendable production of top notch quality.

manxix · Squadron Leader

How about Jurby. The main runway has been extended for larger aircraft, there some hangars (probably not wartime) and some buildings from the wartime - including the wooden GUARDHOUSE !
I don't know what buildings there are left that are protected. The Control Tower is and is being looked after, building-wise, at least.
Recent photo attached, I hope

Doering · Leading Aircraftsman

Anonymous wrote:
Interesting commentary, extremely well crafted and blended. Few realize the enormity of the massive construction projects that this all entailed the likes of which hopefully will never have to occurr again. There is a very haunting and almost surreal feeling that overcomes one when they visit those remnants of Nissen huts and crumbling Control Tower structures, hangars and out buildings that remain. I suspect there are very few former air/ground crew left able to make the pilgramage to their former bases or aerodromes but there are a few who have penned the experience of doing so in very poignant accounts. Very commendable production of top notch quality.

Many, many thanks for watching and for leaving your impressions! Certainly makes it all worth while!