Report - Martin B-26 Marauder - RAF Long Marsden - September 2018

[UrbexTreasure]

I was hoping to explore the rest of RAF Long Marsden but we ran into a few builders, we asked if it was okay for us to go and have a look at the Martin B-26 Marauder and they agreed as long as we stayed in sight.

If anyone could tell me some information about this plane I would be very grateful as I am very curious and am unable to find out that much.
Many thanks

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UrbexTreasure

 

[The Amateur Wanderer]

That's a B26 not a Spitfire....

 

[Kally]

It's a Percival Sea Prince, not a Marauder.

According to other reports from Long Marston, it's been there a while, but I couldn't tell you anything more about it.

 

[Bando Exploration]

Wow the plane looks really cool you done well there

 

[UrbexTreasure]

Wow the plane looks really cool you done well there

Thank you!!

 

[Ordnance]

Its G-RACA / WM753 Percival Sea Prince T.1 after a local paint job

 

[Seffy]

@WhoDaresWins is this where we were when that Megabus rocked up?

 

[WhoDerpsWins]

@WhoDaresWins is this where we were when that Megabus rocked up?

It certainly was

 

[lonewolf_534]

As already mentioned, the aircraft is a Percival Sea Prince. There is also an old Avro Shackleton a little further round and whats left of a Gloster Meteor.
Worth a visit but the land is earmarked for construction, so this will be another sad loss.
Has anyone visited the old race track the other side of the airfield?

 

[flying solo]

As already mentioned, the aircraft is a Percival Sea Prince. There is also an old Avro Shackleton a little further round and whats left of a Gloster Meteor.
Worth a visit but the land is earmarked for construction, so this will be another sad loss.
Has anyone visited the old race track the other side of the airfield?

That plane has now gone to a new home and the Shackleton has been moved in what was the pits for the track and is planned to be moved soon. The plane was painted when the Gods Kitchen events were held there for a few years.

 

[lonewolf_534]

That plane has now gone to a new home and the Shackleton has been moved in what was the pits for the track and is planned to be moved soon. The plane was painted when the Gods Kitchen events were held there for a few years.

Thanks for the info, I almost went down last weekend for a look around. A shame, I have taken photo's there in the past.

 

[A man called Martyn]

That plane has now gone to a new home and the Shackleton has been moved in what was the pits for the track and is planned to be moved soon. The plane was painted when the Gods Kitchen events were held there for a few years.

The shackleton has moved to St Mawgan. It went about 3 weeks ago. Just the Meteor left now.

 

[Ordnance]

Happy to hear they are going to new homes.

 

[A man called Martyn]

The Shackleton at its new home.

https://flic.kr/p/2jXGpL6

 

[flying solo]

The Shackleton at its new home.

https://flic.kr/p/2jXGpL6

good to see. Went on there a few times