Airfield Bombing Decoy Q13a |
| Hob Uid: 1464243 | |
Location :
East Riding of Yorkshire
Routh
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| Grid Ref : TA0744342411 |
| Summary : A Second World War bombing decoy at Routh that was built to deflect enemy bombing from Royal Air Force Leconfield 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 between June 1940 and August 1942. The control post is visible as a structure and earthworks on air photographs in 1970 but the current condition is unclear as the site is covered by trees on the latest 2011 oblique photography. |
More information : A Second World War bombing decoy located at Routh (TA 077 427). A 'Q-type' decoy built to deflect enemy night bombing from RAF Leconfield. In operation between 19-JUN-1940 and 12-AUG-1942. (1)
No features of the original decoy survive and land given over to agricultural use, as determined by aerial photography. (2)
NGR concords with that given in source 1. (3)
Aerial photograph referenced in source 2. (4)
A World War II bombing decoy site is visible as earthworks and structures on air photographs. The control post can clearly be seen at TA 0744 4241, on the 1970 photography noted by authority 2 (above). It is unclear whether the site survives as it is covered in trees on the latest 2011 oblique photography.
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