NHER 13567 (Monument record) - World War Two decoy airfield for RAF Marham
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Summary
This is the site of a type Q/K decoy airfield used during World War Two. It was also referred to as 'Swaffham', and was used to protect Marham. It closed in 1943 when North Pickenham airfield was constructed, although the concrete shelters remained until 1968.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF80SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH PICKENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Decoy airfield.
Dummy Wellingtons were moved around by tractors, which proved convincing enough to result in two huge landmine craters. Closed in 1943 when North Pickenham airfield constructed. Concrete shelters remained until 1968.
See (S1).
World War Two RAF airfield decoy, type Q/K. Also referred to as 'Swaffham'. Parent field was Marham.
Compiled by D. Gurney (NLA), 28 January 1997.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF2473 Article in Serial: 1973. Airfields of Norfolk and Suffolk. Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum. Part 1.
- <S2> SNF5767 Serial: Dobinson, C.S.. 1996. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England Volume III: Bombing Decoys of WWII.. Vol III. p 92.
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Record last edited
Apr 26 2022 8:00AM