Monument record MDR15789 - WWII RAF instructional site (remains of), off Moor Lane, Osmaston
Type and Period (3)
- ARTILLERY SCHOOL (Second World War - 1942 AD to 1945 AD)
- CREW BRIEFING ROOM (Second World War - 1942 AD to 1945 AD)
- MILITARY TRAINING SITE (Second World War - 1942 AD to 1945 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Looking left from the road to the Peak Gateway Caravan Park a large building can be seen in the field. This area was the site of the former Instructional Site associated with the former Ashbourne Airfield [SMR 333]. The extant building is the former Gunnery and Crew Procedure building. Also on this site would have been the Link Trainers and A.M. Bombing and Gunnery Trainers, as well as other support buildings, all geared towards the ground training required to complete the courses. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR23540 Bibliographic reference: Ryan, N & Percy, C. 2007. A tale of two airfields, RAF Ashbourne and RAF Darley Moor. pp. 108, 119, 122; photograph on p. 123.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 1912 4492 (334m by 347m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OSMASTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 25 2017 3:24PM