Visited the museum back in i think 2001 or 02. Lovely place, almost emotional. Pity i didn't stay long enough to find out where that tower was, or have a drink in the Bader Arms.
I was stationed at Tangmere early 1951, aged 19 , until October 1953. I have been in the tower many times, as I belonged to No8 GCA Unit which was administered by the Tower. That was the Ground Controlled Approach radar system which inhabited a "circus" of vehicles on the airfield itself. A Diamond T pulled the radar truck, a Ford 2 tonner pulled the crew rest caravan. Additionally there was a Fordson truck equipped as a travelling workshop. I was known as Bill, Lofty or Ginge.
I used to visit Tangmere in the early 70's. It still had the Spitfire gate guardian then. My Dad was involved with the ATC and it was used for glider air experience flights at this time. I used to explore around the old buildings, and air raid shelters aged about 10 or 12. The mess was still open then, I think it was on Care & Maintenance under Thorney Island. The hangars were full of army vehicles ready for deployment in the event of an emergency. Happy days!.
I used to play on the old airfield at tangmere with my cousin as a lad in the early 1980's when there wasd still lots of old buildings unlike now a large area totally gone to housing!! That Control Tower is Haunted and other area's as well shame it was Torched! Love to know if any one has any Photo's of Tangmere during the Battle of Britain era.
You say that you would "Love to know if any one has any photo's of Tangmere during the Battle of Britain era." Surely Tangmere Military Aviation Museum could help you out there? Give them a call on 01243 790090.
Visited the museum back in i think 2001 or 02. Lovely place, almost emotional. Pity i didn't stay long enough to find out where that tower was, or have a drink in the Bader Arms.
BuddyFantastic 6 months ago
I've been to RAF Davidstow and Broadwell ATCT's and they look the same.
SR71ABCD 9 months ago
I was stationed at Tangmere early 1951, aged 19 , until October 1953. I have been in the tower many times, as I belonged to No8 GCA Unit which was administered by the Tower. That was the Ground Controlled Approach radar system which inhabited a "circus" of vehicles on the airfield itself. A Diamond T pulled the radar truck, a Ford 2 tonner pulled the crew rest caravan. Additionally there was a Fordson truck equipped as a travelling workshop. I was known as Bill, Lofty or Ginge.
stanbillgray 1 year ago
Its a crying shame that places like this go to ruin considering the history attached to them.
JNL19901 1 year ago
I used to visit Tangmere in the early 70's. It still had the Spitfire gate guardian then. My Dad was involved with the ATC and it was used for glider air experience flights at this time. I used to explore around the old buildings, and air raid shelters aged about 10 or 12. The mess was still open then, I think it was on Care & Maintenance under Thorney Island. The hangars were full of army vehicles ready for deployment in the event of an emergency. Happy days!.
jamie1440 1 year ago
I used to play on the old airfield at tangmere with my cousin as a lad in the early 1980's when there wasd still lots of old buildings unlike now a large area totally gone to housing!! That Control Tower is Haunted and other area's as well shame it was Torched! Love to know if any one has any Photo's of Tangmere during the Battle of Britain era.
mmadmann71 1 year ago
You say that you would "Love to know if any one has any photo's of Tangmere during the Battle of Britain era." Surely Tangmere Military Aviation Museum could help you out there? Give them a call on 01243 790090.
UKWMO 1 year ago
thanks 4 posting :)
houdy 1 year ago
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This control tower must be saved, before it is too late!
graygray67r1 1 year ago
Excellent Video x
traceynorthernstar 1 year ago
A very atmospheric video view of an historic aviation location. I too hope that the site is preserved in a way that shows some respect for its past.
Nozza999 2 years ago
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BaptismOnFire 2 years ago
please continue to document these buildings from WW2 before they all disappear.
evy0579 2 years ago