World War II Airfields & Radar Stations
Appledram
4th January 2009
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Aerial view of Appledram ALG circa 1943
Aerial view of Appledram ALG circa 1943
Looking south over what was once Appledram ALG
Looking south over what was once Appledram ALG
Anti-tank blocks along the southern perimeter of the landing ground. These were probably sited to obstruct the progress of enemy tanks coming ashore via the adjacent canal
Anti-tank blocks along the southern perimeter of the landing ground. These were probably sited to obstruct the progress of enemy tanks coming ashore via the adjacent canal


The Handcraft Huts behind the trees may have been associated with the ALG, although are more likely to have been used by the Royal Navy who were also prevalent in the area during the build-up to D-Day
The Handcraft Huts behind the trees may have been associated with the ALG, although are more likely to have been used by the Royal Navy who were also prevalent in the area during the build-up to D-Day
The Crown & Anchor pub, which is reputed to have been the frequent haunt of many a pilot from Appledram. This is understandable given the spartan facilities provided on the landing ground itself
The Crown & Anchor pub, which is reputed to have been the frequent haunt of many a pilot from Appledram. This is understandable given the spartan facilities provided on the landing ground itself
Views from the Crown & Anchor pub of the adjacent shoreline. Its not difficult to see why even on a cold January's day why the pilots liked this spot so much
Views from the Crown & Anchor pub of the adjacent shoreline. Its not difficult to see why even on a cold January's day why the pilots liked this spot so much