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19 Feb 2021 15:50 #1 by Jim UCC
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Have these two from Eglinton outside Derry. I'm guessing Bain hangars because its RNAS, but that's a guess, Anyone know for sure?

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19 Feb 2021 23:00 #2 by Paul Francis
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Could be Bain but I have never seen a twin version. Best get inside and look at the stanchions for any clues.
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20 Feb 2021 11:25 #3 by PETERTHEEATER
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Are they not classified as 'Sheds' rather than 'Hangars'?

And to the right the building with the clerestory roof is, probably, the former WW2 Parachute Shop?
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20 Feb 2021 11:59 #4 by Jim UCC
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Cant get inside alas
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20 Feb 2021 12:02 #5 by Jim UCC
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The parachute store in good condition, repurposed for years as mechanics shop, ops block still intact, not to mention the many many hangars, loads at Eglinton

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20 Feb 2021 12:09 #6 by PETERTHEEATER
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Cant get inside alas


The Google Earth view is labelled 'Lloyds Pharmacy. Tell 'em you're sick and need entry :)
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20 Feb 2021 12:29 #7 by PETERTHEEATER
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For comparison, this is an extant Bain Hangar at Evanton also a former RNAS airfield. NGR NH 62564 67243

Image courtesy of Google Earth Street View:

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20 Feb 2021 14:25 #8 by Jim UCC
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Its been locked for years. Believe it or not because I'm doing contract for government I do have right of entry under legislation in NI. However this is only one of a couple of thousand i've to get through....
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20 Feb 2021 14:27 #9 by Jim UCC
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Not a precise match but closest I can get, any experts on naval sheds out there?

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01 Jun 2021 06:41 #10 by mbriscoe
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For comparison, this is an extant Bain Hangar at Evanton also a former RNAS airfield. NGR NH 62564 67243

Image courtesy of Google Earth Street View:


Purely from memory but I have a feeling it was said that was the paint shop.

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