Airfield Bombing Decoy Q8A

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"A Second World War bombing decoy at Grangetown that was built to deflect enemy bombing from Royal Air Force Thornaby airfield. This site served as both a 'K-type' day decoy and a 'Q-type' night decoy. The 'K-type' decoy consisted of a replica airfield equipped with dummy Blenheim aircraft. It is referenced as being in use from March 1940 to October 1941....."
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English Heritage - Pastscape
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Link: http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1463999
Resource type: Text/Website
Added by: Simon Cotterill
Last modified: 10 years, 1 month ago
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