Welcome to my dedication to the RAF Beaulieu airfield in the New Forest (USAAF Station 408). You can follow my project as I discover more about the history, heritage, walks, and sites of interest.
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RAF Beaulieu History: Most Recent Research
Dispersal Huts & Airmen’s Latrine Blocks for the North East Hardstands
To the North Eastern side of the RAF Beaulieu airfield perimeter there were 15 hardstands. Hardstands are those “frying pan” shaped dispersal areas that surround the airfield. You can still see...
RAF Beaulieu Battle Headquarters (Underground Bunker Command HQ)
One of the structures that has fascinated me more than anything is the RAF Beaulieu battle headquarters. This was an underground bunker, also known as a battle HQ or command bunker... the style of...
Today I found a piece of concrete on Beaulieu Heath. I gave it a quick rinse down in a nearby puddle and took a photo. I’d not seen anything like this at RAF Beaulieu before, but it was...
Defence Huts 92a and 92b to the North East of the Perimeter Track
This week I had an explore on the boggy landscape of Beaulieu Heath. It's winter right now, and I was near the end of the streams that run from Hatchet Pond. You will you need your wellies if you're...
Some of the only WW2 structures that still remain today on the RAF Beaulieu site are the handcraft huts to the west of the airfield. The reason they still survive is because they are on private...
The RAF Beaulieu water tower still exists today and is about a 10-minute walk north west of the airfield perimeter. It's located to the right-hand side as you walk into Roundhill campsite. The...