WW2 RAF base relic recovery

[Steve T]

Hi all

I wanted to share with you the work of the WW2 Relic Retrieval & Preservation Group (RRPG), and their recent visit to an RAF airbase dump.

The dump was located after some extensive research, landowner contacted and permission gained to dig the dump. After an initial visit to survey the site by myself, the group returned a few weeks later to clear rubbish left by illegal diggers, and to dig test pits to determine the extent of the dump.

The result was one of the most productive relic recovery operations ever performed by the RRPG. I estimate that more than 100 No. 28/30 bomb pistols were recovered, along with 50+ No 848 (or possibly 42), nose fuze components. Along with these finds, large amounts of Air Ministry and War Department marked relics were recovered, as well as numerous personal items.

The video of the dig can be found by following the below link.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTw5IBszJqQ

Whilst the majority of AM marked parts have been identified, there are a few that still elude precise ID. If any of you can help ID anything in the video please post a reply.

I hope you find the video interesting.

Steve T

(Chairman, RRPG)

[Dan4th]

Wow, Steve, What a HAUL!

I love old dumps and auto graveyards but
I've never been to a military one.....

Looks like a wonderful time was had by all

Thanks for letting us see it, too!

Danf.

[Hungry Haggis]

Near the begining the flat brass shaped plate is/used when clening buttons to keep them of the cloth .There are several buckles from webbing think from backpack type all made of brass .

[Steve T]

Thanks dan

Indeed it is HH. A common find in army dumps we've dug, but not seen one at an RAF dump before

[Mayfly]

IAs own Time team rep!!!

Interesting thanks for posting - I think the guy on Utube is asking what Brylcream is!

[Steve T]

AHA ! Thanks I wondered what he was going on about

[Aceyone]

Terrific,would love to do that