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nugget44444
21-03-2010, 07:09 PM
Explored here with Wurzel and Zombiesazza quite a lot to see dotted around but didn't manage to see it all as we were limited on time so I think a return visit could be in order. Lots of buildings some in very good condition window frames still there and doors etc. The control tower has still got wooden beams on ceiling and plasterboard too which you don't see very often also some of the print in the buildings still visable too. A lot of sheep poo too must be almost 2ft deep at the tower.

Building commenced on RAF Tain in mid 1940 but didn't become fully operational until July 1941 even then it was not complete as the runways hadn't been built these were not available until early 1942 It operated on a day to day basis as a stopping point for Spitfires from Peterhead to rearm and refuel while doing sector patrols. Officially opened in September 1941 under control of 14 group of fighter command and hosted several squadrons over the years with a variety of aircraft ranging from Hurricanes and Spitfires to the American B17 Flying Fortress and B24 Liberator . The airfield closed in early 1947 and part of it became the new practice bombing range for the RAF which still operates here on a regular basis.

Anyway enough of the history here is some of my pictures

Air raid shelter

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6870640x480.jpg

The Tower

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6877640x480.jpg

Inside tower

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6880640x480.jpg

Inside tower showing some of the plasterboard and beams and print

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6886640x480.jpg

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6894640x480.jpg

One of the runways

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6910640x480.jpg

Various buildings round site

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6918640x480.jpg

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6920640x480.jpg

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6931640x480.jpg

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6937640x480.jpg

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6936640x480.jpg

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6950640x480.jpg

Toilets

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6939640x480.jpg

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Nugget44444/RAF%20Tain/DSC_6948640x480.jpg

We also found the Ops block but has someone staying in it now on site in a caravan with lots of wrecked cars around it looks like travellers but apparently they have bought it. Didn't wan't to try and take pics incase my D200 got nicked .:(

zimbob
21-03-2010, 07:35 PM
You guys have been busy :thumb

First time I was here they were bombing on the range, it was ace sitting atop the Tower watching 'em :)

Aye, travelling-types have bought the Ops block, it's a real shame as it was meant to be extremely well-preserved inside :( It might still be, I need to get in there..... good thing I drive an E30 :jester

KingElvis
21-03-2010, 08:00 PM
Nice one mate, like this.

wurzel
21-03-2010, 08:49 PM
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc324/wurzell/_JR01740.jpg
Lots of dead things here 2lambs,2 sheep,lots of rabbits so nugget blew chunks and nobody had a camera handy
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc324/wurzell/_JR01701.jpg
I've ever seen so much shit
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc324/wurzell/_JR01704.jpg

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc324/wurzell/_JR01751.jpg

nugget44444
21-03-2010, 09:30 PM
The shit was handy for making a quick exit through the lower windows when i blew chunks and Zimbob chances are they would let you in and strip your E30 while you were inside don't think I have ever seen so many E30's in one place lol :laugh

nugget44444
22-03-2010, 05:43 PM
Yeah ha ha I did laughing lots and as I gasped for breath i got a lungfull of sheep shit and the decomposing sheep . Threw myself out the lower windows of the tower and got as far away from Wurzel and Zombiesazza before they had chance for pics:fail

ZombieSazza
22-03-2010, 05:53 PM
Nugget did indeed throw up whilst Wurzel and I pissed ourselves laughing, also annoyed I never caught him blowing chunks.

My contribution;


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nugget44444
22-03-2010, 05:56 PM
Found this earlier the pics at bottom of page I believe are inside Ops Block http://www.controltowers.co.uk/T-V/Tain.htm