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Discover deserted barracks, remote radar stations, underground bunkers and former airfields as we explore abandoned military sites across the world. From Cold War missile silos in Eastern Europe to derelict Royal Navy dockyards and RAF airfields closer to home, we document the secretive places where soldiers once trained and strategists planned.
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RAF Ballykelly
RAF Ballykelly opened in June of 1941 as a base for RAF Coastal Command during World War II. From here, aircraft were sent out to spot, track and engage enemy submarines in the Atlantic Ocean. During the Cold War, the airfield was extended to enable the V-bomber force to use RAF Ballykelly as a dispersal site. In 2008, the Ministry of Defence closed the airfield.
East Fortune Hospital
This former hospital was built beside East Fortune Airfield to treat tuberculosis patients in Scotland. During World War II, it was converted into a military hospital and expanded to accommodate 400 beds. After the war, it was converted into a hospital for intellectually disabled children and then adults before closing its doors for good in 1997.
The Northumberland Stoplines
In June 1940, one of the largest construction projects in Britain was initiated. Thousands of concrete blocks were produced and placed along the coast to deter amphibious landings. Fortified gun placements and pillboxes were also built further inland as stop lines to halt any enemy advancements.
Gin Head Research Station
Overlooking the Firth of Forth and located beside Tantallon Castle, this research station was built in 1943 by the Admirality to deceive the German High Command that the Allies were going to invade Pas-De-Calais instead of Normandy on D-Day.
Victory Memorial to Soviet Army
Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders or as it is known by locals as “Victory Memorial” is a semi-abandoned memorial complex situated in Victory Park, Riga.
RAF Brunton
RAF Brunton is a now defunct Royal Air Force satellite airfield for it's parent, RAF Milfield and located 3.5 miles from Seahouses in Northumberland, England.
Royal Navy Signal Station Killylane
An abandoned World War 2 Signal Station used to communicate with ships and aircraft approaching over the Atlantic.