Tim Isaac Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 A group of volunteers have been busy this winter clearing WWII archaeology in North Devon. The Assault Training Center played a vital part in the U.S forces D Day preparations. The latest project was to uncover the "Rocket Wall" used for Bazooka training and target practice, also mount an information board by the nearby sand track to inform walkers and passers by of the importance of the "old lump of concrete". There are also several concrete landing craft for embarkation/dis-embarkation practice and many more unknown items. This is in advance of an event here on 06/06/15.. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?47110-Devon-D-Day-2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearson Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Great, and well done ! Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Nice job well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Nice job Tim and Richard. I would be a little cautious about burning of the waste like that especially with the possibility of unexploded ordnance lying around or just beneath the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Very interesting and well done. I wonder how many people have walked past this over the years with no idea of the history behind it... Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Just goes to show how much history is under our noses without even realising it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packhow75 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I assume no unexploded rockets still to find? Nice work - have signed up to the June event will bring White SC. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Nice work, great to see projects like this happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Isaac Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 I assume no unexploded rockets still to find? Nice work - have signed up to the June event will bring White SC. Tim Excellent, looks like being a good event and a "one off" chance to get in on the training area with WWII vehicles again. The White should be quite at home there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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