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    Arrow Brackla RGHQ - May 2011

    A quick visit to the former Royal Ordanance 8X's at Brackla in Wales but my main focus was the two that were converted to Nuclear Bunkers in 1960. They are both still in very good condition with Bunker No1 in private use and used as a location for BBC Wales for things such as Doctor Who.

    One thing I noticed is that alot of the 8X's still have fully intact tunnels running 150-200ft back into the Hill which are accesible, but its a two man affair for safety so if anyone is up for a re-visit and underground Ex then let me know. I am also in talks with the site owner about accessing the RGHQ buildings.

    Enjoy the Photo's


    Bunker No 2 by BlackBunkers, on Flickr

    Blast Door on Bunker No2 by BlackBunkers, on Flickr

    Blast Doors on Bunker No 2 by BlackBunkers, on Flickr

    Looking away from Bunker No2 by BlackBunkers, on Flickr

    Generator and Electric Sub Stations for the RGHQ by BlackBunkers, on Flickr

    The road into Bunker No1 by BlackBunkers, on Flickr

    Bunker No1 by BlackBunkers, on Flickr

    The road looking away from Bunker No1 by BlackBunkers, on Flickr

    8X2 Makeshift Tunnel Entrance by BlackBunkers, on Flickr

    8X2 Side Office roof collapse. by BlackBunkers, on Flickr

    Looking down 8X3 at the massive Blast Cap of Concrete by BlackBunkers, on Flickr

    A glimpes into an 8X with its massive concrete blast cap by BlackBunkers, on Flickr

    Looking across the old Rail Yard (Brackla) by BlackBunkers, on Flickr
    "Fear of the Dark, Fear of the Dark, I have a constant fear that somethings always near!"

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