Second World War blister aircraft hangars, Debden Airfield, Freemans Farm (EHER 21519)

1945/1946 plans of RAF Debden show that there were 10 Blister Hangars. Three of the five to the south of Elder Street, on Freemans Farm.

1945/1946 plans of RAF Debden show that there were 10 Blister Hangars, 5 on the main site and 5 to the south of Elder Street. Those on the main site are all now demolished. Three of the five to the south of Elder Street, on Freemans Farm, still survive at TL 5677 3435, TL 5683 3410 and TL 5682 3404. <1> 2013. Field survey. The hard-standings of the other 2 still remain at TL 5675 3428 and TL5681 3417. The Blister Hangar at TL 5677 3435 was visited. In good condition and now used as a working building, the original corrugated iron roof has been replaced by curved asbestos, and the original open ends are now filled in with corrugated iron sheeting and large doors. There are no canvas awnings, originally stretching out from roof to ground at each end, but the steel fixing points are still embedded in the ground. On the 1946 plan it is referred to as an "E.O. Blister Hangar". This would be an Extra Over type. <2> Thirteen photos were taken of the site. <3>