WWII Cheshire: RNAS Stretton, Compass Swing Base
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WWII Cheshire: RNAS Stretton, Compass Swing Base
Image: © Mike Searle Taken: 28 Jun 2019
A circular concrete hard standing on which aircraft were positioned. Used to accurately adjust aircraft magnetic compasses. Currently the site is being prepared for use as a car park, the lines of blue rope being used to mark out the parking lanes. START: Image
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Image Location
Latitude
53.347828
Longitude
-2.512642