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Hidden Histories Special

The afternoon show comes live from a nuclear bunker at RAF Holmpton.

3 hours

Last on

Tue 24 Feb 2015 12:00

About RAF Holmpton

  • Construction started in 1952
  • It occupies聽30,000sq ft of space around 100ft below ground聽
  • The site was operational between 1953-2014
  • In 1956 it was named RAF Patrington, it wasn't until 1980 that it became RAF Holmpton
  • The 2007 floods caused a two week closure of the bunker for emergency repairs

Credits

Role Contributor
Unknown John Anguish
Unknown Dale Baxter
Unknown Stuart Deakin
Producer Kate Murphy

Broadcast

  • Tue 24 Feb 2015 12:00