World War II Airfields & Radar Stations
Moreton Admiralty Airship Station
16th May 2007
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The base of the airship shed is situated in the wooded area
The base of the airship shed is situated in the wooded area
Rear view of what was originally the Control Tower for RAF Warmwell observed from the site of Moreton Admiralty Airship Station
Rear view of what was originally the Control Tower for RAF Warmwell observed from the site of Moreton Admiralty Airship Station
The remains of an Airship Shed base. The base would have originally been much larger than this in length
The remains of an Airship Shed base. The base would have originally been much larger than this in length
Remains of the Airship Shed supporting structure. The Airship Shed would have been truly huge in size and almost certainly constructed of timber
Remains of the Airship Shed supporting structure. The Airship Shed would have been truly huge in size and almost certainly constructed of timber
The next three images show what are believed to be the concrete plinths that supported the massive airship shed door screens. The screens would have protected the airship from dangerous crosswinds
The next three images show what are believed to be the concrete plinths that supported the massive airship shed door screens. The screens would have protected the airship from dangerous crosswinds


Another period artefact
Another period artefact
The is believed to be the original station crew hut
The is believed to be the original station crew hut
The original fireplace within the crew room
The original fireplace within the crew room
Original building with some recent modifications. The outline of the windows can be seen along the side elevation
Original building with some recent modifications. The outline of the windows can be seen along the side elevation
And the end elevation, note the unusual blockwork construction
And the end elevation, note the unusual blockwork construction