maxell Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 These two structures are situated either side of Broomhill Farm's gate and make up what was the pump house for the FBL 'Flame Barrage, Land' Abit of history :- By early 1941 a flame barrage technique was developed. Rather than attempting to ignite oil floating on water, nozzles were placed above high-water mark with pumps producing sufficient pressure to spray fuel which produced a roaring wall of flame over, rather than on, the water.Such installations consumed considerable resources and although this weapon was impressive, its network of pipes was vulnerable to pre-landing bombardment; General Brooke did not consider it effective. Here are the few shots I managed to get of the pump house's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 any idea what the lump of concrete is on top ? is it capping a second entrance or was there some sort of defended position an the roof? Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxell Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 any idea what the lump of concrete is on top ? is it capping a second entrance or was there some sort of defended position an the roof?Nigel I have no idea!?. It could have been for pipework! or like you say capping a second entrance. Im pretty sure this was missing from the second pump house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 any idea what the lump of concrete is on top ? is it capping a second entrance or was there some sort of defended position an the roof?Nigel POSSIBLEY an Airvent? (Now removed & capped?) :idea: Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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