Defensive Position -Water Tower Traditional Cache
Defensive Position -Water Tower
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Car Park is recommended at 51° 7.093'N 1° 20.640'W You can do the other caches in the area But don't stay to long and too late, especially on a Friday and Saturday night as people who buy food from the van hang out there, Do be careful when looking for the cache as there might be some people. The Cache is along a line of 3 bunkers all linked with a footpath as well and when you can see through the trees a fantastic view which on a summer's day is spectacular. Once you have done this cache you can carry on the path to the Defensive Position - Military Cross.
This Bunker is classified as a FW3/22 bunker. During World War II, these bunkers were used for the defence of the United Kingdom against a possible enemy invasion. As Worthy Down was used as an airfield they looked to defend the area from possible German paratroopers from landing. This bunker was likely to have been built in 1940-1941.
Some Information about Worthy Down Airfield:
Worthy Down was built on the old Winchester Racecourse, which was acquired for the purpose in August 1917. The airfield opened in August 1918 for use by the RAF, who retained control until 24/5/39.On this date, control passed to the Admiralty, and the station became HMS Kestrel. During WW2, in addition to the FAA use, Supermarine used the airfield from 12/40 until 3/44 for Spitfire development flying. Post-war flying was reduced and on 9/1/50 the station closed after 2 years on Care and Maintenance. In June 1952 the airfield was reopened as HMS Aerial II with the Air Electrical School in occupation flying units were based there although visits by communications aircraft were standard. Eventually, in November 1960, the Air Electrical School left, and in December 1960 the airfield was closed. After closure, the site passed to the Royal Army Pay Corps, who continue to occupy it today.
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