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Originally Posted by RainbowSix
Interesting... I sometimes work in the Junction 7 buildings, was that where they made Wellington Bombers? That will be an interesting conversation next time I'm there.
The place is quite antiquated now, the buildings have fallen into a lot of disrepair (some to the state of being dangerous) but are still used, mainly as warehouses etc.
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When I worked there from 1958 until 1963, the buildings were named as follows:
A-Shop:
Going through the main entrance, this was the first main building on the left. This was the machinery dept. e.g. Milling, turning, drilling etc.
B-Shop:
The first main building on the right (after the office block). This was where the wings, tailfins etc. were being produced for the Canberra and lightning aircraft. Later fuselage skins for the TSR-2. Probably also Wellington Bombers.
C-Shop:
Further on behind A-Shop. Also, aircraft parts for various aircrafts were made here.
D-Shop:
Further on and behind B-Shop. Sorry forgotten what was made here.
Happy memories!
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