Airfield Bombing Decoy Q139c |
| Hob Uid: 1466048 | |
Location :
Lincolnshire
South Kesteven
Allington
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| Grid Ref : SK8720040800 |
| Summary : A Second World War bombing decoy at Foston that was built to deflect enemy bombing from Royal Air Force Bottesford airfield. This was a 'Q-type' night decoy, which displayed a series of lights to simulate an active airfield. It is referenced as being in use during 1942. Aerial photography from 1944 shows an earthen mound located at SK 866 411. By 1972 the majority of top soil had gone from the mound, revealing a shelter with two entrances fronted by blast walls. Further bombing decoy sites for Royal Air Force Bottesford were located at Tithby and Belvoir. |
More information : A Second World War 'Q-type' bombing decoy located at Foston (SK 872 408). It was constructed to deflect enemy bombing from Royal Air Force Bottesford airfield. It is referenced as being active on 12-AUG-1942. Further bombing decoy sites for RAF Bottesford were located at Tithby (SK 709 347) and Belvoir (SK 805 342). (1)
Aerial photography from 1944 shows a mound located at SK 866 411. By 1972 the majority of the top soil had gone, revealing a shelter with two entrances fronted by blast walls. (2)
NGR concords with that given in source 1. (3) |