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Isle of Man Associated sites to RAF Jurby
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28 Nov 2022 20:09 #1
by Steve Martin
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The bombing range at RAF Jurby Head only closed in 1992. The paratroop drops ceased long before that, but we always enjoyed watching the drops from our adjoining farm right up to the end of the 1970s probably. I'm just trying to piece together a bit more of the military history of the area from that time. Many thanks.
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29 Nov 2022 13:50 #2
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No Amount Of Evidence Will Ever Persuade An Idiot (probably not Mark Twain)
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There must have been a lot of drop zones around the country, on land already in the hands of the military. I seem to recall a warning sign of parachute drops at RAF Tangmere long after it closed as an airfield. I must dig out my old Pooley's as I seem to recall parachute drop zone mentioned if not listed.
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05 Dec 2022 10:27 - 05 Dec 2022 10:39 #3
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There are some articles in the imuseum.im newspaper archives. I have them downloaded somewhere and will post later if i find them.On one of these exercises I understand they blew up one the range markers shelters at the Ayres.
This may get you started.www.imuseum.im/Olive/APA/IsleofMan/?action=search
This may get you started.www.imuseum.im/Olive/APA/IsleofMan/?action=search
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