RAF Bomb Shelter at Chester Castle

Introduction

The photograph on this page of RAF Bomb Shelter at Chester Castle by Jeff Buck as part of the Geograph project.

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RAF Bomb Shelter at Chester Castle

Image: © Jeff Buck Taken: 17 Feb 2015

This domed concrete structure was originally located at the end of the runway at RAF Hawarden. It provided shelter against bomb splinters for the man who fired the very-light to tell the pilot whether or not to land.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.186668
Longitude
-2.892034