Portsdown fuel bunker
http://historicalrfa.org/57-stories/special/2087-portsdown-underground-fuel-bunker-by-bob-hunt WebDuring the 1930’s a vast underground storage facility was dug deep in to Portsdown Hill overlooking Portsmouth, capable of holding up to around 180,000 tons of oil in 9 concrete storage tanks, each 35ft high. During a few visits to the site, we managed to see the entire place. Portsmouth’s naval history is a long […]
Portsdown fuel bunker
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WebThe fuel bunkers were subject to at least one German bombing raid during 1940 when incendiaries fell to the south of the southern compounds. A pig farm was hit and many pigs were burnt alive. Eye witness accounts say that Army officers arrived at the scene and prevented any fire-fighting because in their view it would tell the bomber crews that ... http://www.portsdown-tunnels.org.uk/images/portsdown/Walks/portsdown_walk_number_2.PDF
WebDec 1, 2024 · The Portsdown Underground Fuel Bunker, in Hampshire, was built during the late 1930s by Sir Robert McAlpine's construction company, as a bombproof oil reservoir to … http://www.portsdown-tunnels.org.uk/fuel_bunkers/fuel_bunkers_p3.html
WebWeve mapped out some locations to explore Portsdown hill in detail. On the hunt for old fuel depot's and hidden bunkers, today we found a classified area! WebHowever significant new information regarding the Fuel Bunker has come to light and publication will now take place after this has been incorporated into the book. 09-01-2012: …
WebPlan of the Fuel Bunker. There are at least 2 miles of tunnel. The main Oil Tanks are 800 feet long and 35 feet high, and can hold 19,500 tons of Furnace Fuel Oil each. A now …
WebThe Portsdown Underground Fuel Bunker, located under the hills North of the Royal Dockyard in Portsmouth, was built during the late 1930s by the Sir Robert McAlpine’s … c hingesWebThis historical documentary series was filmed some time ago!The tunnels today are now locked and are not accessible to the public! These tunnels were on the ... granger township zoning minuteshttp://portsdown-tunnels.org.uk/website/book_promotion.html ching esotericiWebThe UCAP BUNKER is based just 2 miles north of Portsmouth, 100ft underground in the former U.G.H.Q (Underground HQ) used by the Royal Navy to plot the progress of the allied troops during the invasion of Normandy on D-Day. ... Carry on past Nelson and the QinetiQ West site along Portsdown Hill Drive. Past Skew Road and Porchester Lane ... granger township trusteesWebAug 25, 2001 · Portsdown Tunnels. Researching underground and surface sites of Portsdown, Portsmouth, UK. Portsdown Tunnels ... The Portsdown Fuel Bunker: 01-02-2013: The 'Green Pipes'. Mystery finally solved. 30-10-2012: PR1 Protected Repeater Station - 50 new photos and revised text: 22-04-2012: Portsdown Main - Photos of construction ... granger tractor medina ohioWebGasBuddy Gasoline Availability Tracker. Search for stations. Has Fuel & Power. Has No Power. chinge su madreWebDirections to Fuel Bunker Portal (London) with public transport. The following transport lines have routes that pass near Fuel Bunker Portal Bus: 18, 3, X4; Train: SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY ... Nhs Staff P&R, Portsdown: 17 min walk: VIEW: Bus lines to Fuel Bunker Portal in London. Line Name: Direction: 18: Southsea: VIEW: QA1: Qa Hospital: ching eu boon