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29 Nov 2022 17:57 #161 by StanAmes
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4 towers like that with a shed in the middle is almost certainly a Medium Frequency Direction Finding Station. Not certain about the fifth tower couldn't see that.

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30 Nov 2022 17:19 #162 by mbriscoe
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It is a very typical layout.

This is Noss Head, sure I have more so will have a look. 



 
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30 Nov 2022 18:30 #163 by mbriscoe
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DF at RAF Banff

www.britainfromabove.org.uk/en/image/SAR033576

 
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30 Nov 2022 20:30 #164 by StanAmes
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Martin,
Couldn’t see it. Perhaps I’m loosing it!

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30 Nov 2022 21:27 #165 by mbriscoe
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You have to register on Britain from Above to be able to zoom in and see some detail.

 
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01 Dec 2022 13:33 #166 by Peter Kirk
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It was free so I assume it still is. However I believe they are replicated on the historic England photo viewing map

historicengland.org.uk/images-books/arch...tions/aerial-photos/
 
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01 Dec 2022 13:48 #167 by mbriscoe
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Martin,
Couldn’t see it. Perhaps I’m loosing it!

Stan

 

canmore.org.uk/site/347226/hillhead

 
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