'No planes in sight...'

Wiltshire was and is a county that has a long association with the armed forces, mainly the army but also the RAF.

During WW2 Spitfire production was switched to 3 or 4 locations in the country including Trowbridge, where they were part assembled, then sent to hangers around Keevil Airfield where they were finally assembled and flown out to other airfields across the country.

This is one of a cluster of buildings, which may have been used for this task, or they may have housed ancillary operations.

Sad to see them in such neglect.

[Bev]

Yes, it sad to see them like that but they make a great image. Well seen and captured.

[leggzy]

Yes, it has made for a fabulous image being in disrepair...love the colours!

[Shady]

sad to see the neglect of our historic past

[Living at the beach 365 days a year!]

I have always been interesting in WW2 history so your photo caught my eye. Reminds me of a scene from Foyle's War. Very nice find and thank you for sharing a bit of history too. Fav

[ajisaac]

@tramway Thanks for your comments Bev. It is sad to see as I think they have many years life in them yet.

[ajisaac]

@leggzy Many thanks - enjoy the colours!

[ajisaac]

@theboxmanreturns Thanks for your comments Shady - yes it is sad especially when you consider what history it hols-if the walls could speak

[ajisaac]

@nydelignorsk Thanks so much for your interest 365. We have many other such buildings here in Wiltshire-in various stages of repair or disrepair.