Monthly Archives: September 2014

Rufford Abbey Air Raid timeline

Posted on September 26, 2014 by lowdhamstation

Important note for all participants: Briefing at 10:30 in the Turning Circle (Saturday) Start at 2:30 (Both Days) Siren is start of scenario. End of siren is cue for start of V1 approach sound. ARPs look to the sky, and … Continue reading →

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Decontaminating our gas masks

Posted on September 14, 2014 by lowdhamstation

Having read about the possible dangers of asbestos in WW2 gas mask filters, we decided it was time they were decontaminated to make them safe. In fact, provided the filter is in reasonable condition, it should be perfectly safe. In … Continue reading →

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On the Home Front at Rufford Abbey, 27/28 September

Posted on September 1, 2014 by lowdhamstation

The NFS & AFS Vehicles Group are again staging a major air raid on the old abbey buildings, with sirens, V1 approaching, ARP clearing the street,  a single big explosion, civilians evacuated by ARP, the NFS tackling the fire, WVS assisting … Continue reading →

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