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LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT (DIVER) BATTERY * |
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| WW2 LAA battery consisting of two or four 40m guns or Bofors guns. Associated structures included tented accommodation, ammunition shelters, a 100 gallon water tank, latrines, wash-house and kitchen. |
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ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY COMMAND POST * |
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| A command post used to direct the guns of an anti aircraft battery. |
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ROYAL FLYING CORPS AIRCRAFT HANGAR * |
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| The earliest side-opening standard type of aircraft hangar designed in 1913 and used in WWI. Originally constructed from wooden trusses and struts, some examples have steel frames. It comprised a single or coupled shed with rear workshops. |
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RFC SIDE OPENING AIRCRAFT HANGAR * |
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| The earliest side-opening standard type of aircraft hangar designed in 1913 and used in WWI. Originally constructed from wooden trusses and struts, one example has steel frames. It comprised a single or coupled shed with rear workshops. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TRANSPORTABLE) * |
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| An aircraft hangar designed to be moved from site to site as necessary. |
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ANTI AIRCRAFT GUN EMPLACEMENT * |
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| Gun emplacement for static or mobile light anti aircraft artillery. |
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ANTI AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS ROOM * |
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| A one or two storey reinforced concrete structure, usually associated with two T shaped radio masts. Term is specific to army anti-aircraft control centres operational between 1950-55. |
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BELFAST TRUSS AIRCRAFT HANGAR * |
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| A type of aircraft hangar from the closing years of WWI either of steel or wood utilising a type of lattice work roof support known as a Belfast Truss, which features diagonally interlaced pieces of thin pine. The roof appears as a smooth curve. |
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HEAVY ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY * |
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| An anti aircraft battery usually mounting weapons with a larger calibre ammunition such as the QF 3.75 inch (94mm) gun. |
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LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY * |
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| An anti aircraft battery usually mounting smaller, faster weapons such as Bofors guns or a single anti-aircraft machine gun, intended to engage fast low flying aircraft. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE VR1) * |
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| A single-span aircraft hangar designed by Boulton & Paul of London and Norwich (drawing number 4178/44). Mainly used on aircraft factory sites and at Armament Training Schools. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE VR2) * |
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| A double-span aircraft hangar designed by Boulton & Paul of London and Norwich. Mainly used on aircraft factory sites and at Armament Training Schools. |
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ANTI AIRCRAFT DEFENCE SITE * |
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| Sites, buildings and structures for the control and mounting of anti aircraft artillery. Also, structures for passive or indirect defence against enemy aircraft. |
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BESSONNEAU AIRCRAFT HANGAR * |
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| The first transportable aircraft hangar developed by the RFC/RAF, which comprised a kit of timber and canvas that could be assembled in 48 hours. The canvas doors open one end only. Also known as Type H hangar. |
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AIRCRAFT COMPASS PLATFORM * |
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| A circular concrete platform onto which aircraft would be taxied allowing the ground crew to calibrate, check and adjust the accuracy of the aircrafts compass, usually by rotating the platform. |
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AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING SITE * |
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| Sites used for the manufacture of aircraft. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE A1) * |
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| An aircraft hangar built to Air Ministry design. Mainly constructed on aircraft factory aerodromes. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE A2) * |
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| An aircraft hangar built to Air Ministry design number 454/43. Mainly constructed on aircraft factory aerodromes |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE B1) * |
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| A large type of military repair hangar mainly used on WWII bomber bases, constructed using steel stanchions and clad in corrugated iron. B 1 hangars were part of a series of prefabricated buildings intended to supplement existing hangars on bases. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE B2) * |
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| An aircraft hangar designed by T. Bedford Consulting Engineers usually erected on aircraft factory sites rather than operational airfields. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE T1) * |
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| A type of steel framed transportable British military aircraft hangar developed from 1941onwards. The hangar had a steel frame, some versions used commercially available sheeting for cladding. It was similar to but smaller than the arcraft hangar type T2. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE T2) * |
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| A type of temporary military aircraft hangar introduced in 1940; of steel welded and bolted construction typically clad in galvanized corrugated iron sheets. The T2 became the standard temporary hangar for the RAF in World War Two. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE T3) * |
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| A steel framed transportable hangar similar in construction to Type T2 but about half the size. Designed in 1941 and 1942. |
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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE UNIT * |
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| Site used for the maintenance of aircraft. |
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AIRCRAFT STORAGE FACILITY * |
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| A building or site where aircraft can be stored and maintained. |
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HARDENED AIRCRAFT SHELTER * |
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| A type of military aircraft hangar of the Cold War, hardened and therefore protected against the effects of nuclear weapons. It comprises a semi-circular structure built of corrugated-steel supporting a reinforced-concrete skin. Three NATO designs. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE A) * |
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| A permanent military RAF aircraft hangar type, designed in 1924. It features a steel frame (with longitudinal ridge and valley trusses for the roof) reinforced concrete and brick infilling for the walls. Typically 122 foot span by 249 foot in length. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE B) * |
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| Aircraft hangars designed by T. Bedford Consulting Engineers to meet the requirement to repair damaged heavy bombers in situ on their airfields. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE C) * |
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| A type of large steel framed aircraft hangar introduced by the Royal Air Force in its Expansion Period with a number of designs between 1934 and 1939, to accomodate heavy bombers. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE D) * |
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| A military storage aircraft hangar built in the late 1930s. It comprises a semicircular concrete structure with reinforced concrete columns, featuring a curved roof and straight walls. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE E) * |
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| A military storage aircraft hangar designed in 1937. It has a curved profile and is constructed from steel ribs supporting a concrete skin. The roof is covered with earth and turf. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE J) * |
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| A large steelframed military aircraft hangar designed in 1939, intended for aircraft maintenance on operational stations. It includes side annexes for workshops and offices, provided with a large number of windows. The annexes are of brick or concrete. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE K) * |
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| A type of large permanent military aircraft hangar with a curved steel frame and storage annexes on its side used in World War II. It was intended for storage purposes on Aircraft Storage Unit stations. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE L) * |
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| A curved military aircraft hangar produced in 1939. The frame is steel which is then clad with steel sheeting and reinforced concrete and typically covered with a thin layer of concrete, earth and turf. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE S) * |
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| A small transportable hangar built by the Teesdie Bridge and Engineering Company. Mainly used on RNAS airfields for folding wing aircraft. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR (TYPE T) * |
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| A temporary, steel-framed transportable hangar developed by Teesside Bridge and Engineering Company to replace the obsolete Bellman hangars. |
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AIRCRAFT PICKETING POINT * |
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| A device on an airfield for securing aircrafts when parked outside in order to prevent major movement due to the weather or other conditions. |
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AIRCRAFT ENGINE FACTORY * |
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| A factory where aircraft engines are assembled. |
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AIRCRAFT LEVEL CROSSING * |
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| A level crossing designed to allow the passage of aircraft to and from a runway which has a railway or road running through it. |
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ANTI AIRCRAFT GUN TOWER * |
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| A purpose-built firing platform on which an anti-aircraft battery could be emplaced. |
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BELLMAN AIRCRAFT HANGAR * |
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| A type of temporary transportable aircraft hangar designed in 1936 by N.S. Bellman. It was designed for ease of installation, and was composed of light rolled steel sections. |
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BLISTER AIRCRAFT HANGAR * |
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| A type of transportable aircraft hangar patented by Miskins and Sons in 1939. The arched hangar was constructed of steel or wooden ribs and generally clad in steel sheets. The hangar did not require any foundations and could be anchored by iron stakes. |
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LAMELLA AIRCRAFT HANGAR * |
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| A steel aircraft hangar evolved from the German "Lamellendach", a segmental roof design of the 1920s using a diamond shaped web of pressed steel producing a hangar with a shallow curving profile. Used for both military and civil purposes. |
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ANTI AIRCRAFT GUN POST * |
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| A light anti aircraft position, usually open-walled and built of concrete, brick or sandbags used to emplace one or more machine guns mounted on pintels. |
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AIRCRAFT TESTING SITE * |
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| A site used for the functional testing of aircraft and their components. |
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ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY * |
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| A site containing one or more artillery pieces and/or rocket launchers for firing at enemy aircraft. |
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HINAIDI AIRCRAFT SHED * |
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| A semi-permanent ahed designed to Air Ministry specification 1136/27 as a quick and cheap hangar for stations overseas |
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ROBIN AIRCRAFT HANGAR * |
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| A small dispersal WWII military aircraft hangar featuring an "A" shaped steel frame clad with corrugated iron; end doors were supported by outriggers when open.Typically used on aircraft storage units or satellite landing grounds. Variations in size. |
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AIRCRAFT OBSTRUCTION * |
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| Shallow ditches and/or poles erected across open land to obstruct the landing of enemy aircraft and gliders. |
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AIRCRAFT CRASH SITE * |
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| A site which is known, or believed to be, where an aircraft crashed. It is an offence to interfere with the wreckage of crashed military aircraft without a licence (Protection of Military Remains Act 1986). Index with aircraft TYPE where known. |
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AIRCRAFT FACTORY * |
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| A factory where aircraft are assembled. |
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR * |
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| A structure used for the housing and servicing of aircraft. |
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AIRCRAFT * |
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| An aircraft, either whole or in part. aircraft often survive as commemorative monuments, gate guardians or crash sites. |
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