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Category: Military

Immerse yourself in abandoned military sites from radar stations and submarines bases in the Soviet Union to Royal Navy and RAF bases in the United Kingdom with Urbex Hub. 

RAF Ballykelly
Military   ∕   Northern Ireland

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.

Posted July 10, 2022
East Fortune Hospital
Military   ∕   Scotland

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.

Posted May 22, 2022
The Northumberland Stoplines
Military   ∕   England

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.

Posted May 18, 2022
Gin Head Research Station
Military   ∕   Scotland

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.

Posted May 8, 2022
Victory Memorial to Soviet Army
Military   ∕   Latvia

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.

Posted October 10, 2021
RAF Brunton
Military   ∕   England

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.

Posted September 26, 2021
Royal Navy Signal Station Killylane
Military   ∕   Northern Ireland

Royal Navy Signal Station Killylane

An abandoned World War 2 Signal Station used to communicate with ships and aircraft approaching over the Atlantic.

Posted June 7, 2021

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