Report - RAF Flixton..Suffolk, November 2018

[Mikeymutt]

I have had a quick look here when I first started exploring. But decided to have a little revisit as I liked the air crews graffiti in the canteen area. A nice enjoyable relaxed walk around here. Idid two bits of the site. First the technical area then the headquarters site. The airfield designated station 125 was constructed in 1942 and was in use till 1955. It was built as a satellite for RAF Hardwick. The runway measured 6,000 feet and had two secondary runways. The airfield was used by the US airforce as a bomber station, it was designated to the navy after the war and became known as HMS Europa, then returned to the RAF till closure as a maintenance sub depot.
Starting off at the technical side of the site.

Nice little bit off graffiti in one of the sheds.

This block I had not been on on the precious visit. Not totally sure what it was. It had some concrete seats with hooks above and some shower areas. Maybe for the gymnasium and other sports.

Heading in the canteen.

Main dining hall area.

Original standard brick fire place.

And some of the original graffiti.

Heading over to the other site further up the road which I spotted driving to the other bit.

 

[trikey]

I really need to get my arse up here seeing as im only 20 mins away.

 

[Mikeymutt]

I really need to get my arse up here seeing as im only 20 mins away.

Really. And you only live twenty mins away. I am shocked.

 

[trikey]

Really. And you only live twenty mins away. I am shocked.

I know, i always tend to do stuff away from Norfolk strangely enough??

 

[Mikeymutt]

I know, i always tend to do stuff away from Norfolk strangely enough??

It's surprising how many go away but don't do anything in there own county. I see it all the time. I actually do loads in Norfolk. And always have, especially in winter time..

 

[The Amateur Wanderer]

Right up my street that, can't beat some original WW2 painting

 

[Mikeymutt]

Right up my street that, can't beat some original WW2 painting

I know it's great ain't it. It's quite rare to find now. So good that it has so much.

 

[Calamity Jane]

Liking this. Those old sketches are great. Especially the 704th Squadrons motto and nickname. Brilliant . Before the pandemic I used to go to Suffolk once a yr camping. Hopefully when I get back to it, this will still be about. Bonus toilets for your collection too. Nice decay in them.

 

[Mikeymutt]

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Liking this. Those old sketches are great. Especially the 704th Squadrons motto and nickname. Brilliant . Before the pandemic I used to go to Suffolk once a yr camping. Hopefully when I get back to it, this will still be about. Bonus toilets for your collection too. Nice decay in them.

Thank you Jane. Yeah the old murals are definitely the highlight for me. Hopefully you can get back too Suffolk. It should all still be there. Always nice when you get a few toilets in a place like this.

 

[HughieD]

Some great murals there. And top notch report mate.

 

[explorationnoob]

Love the murals something about the older style art work in the Older sites great report dude

 

[Mikeymutt]

Some great murals there. And top notch report mate.

Thanks mate. Right up your street this one

 

[Mikeymutt]

Love the murals something about the older style art work in the Older sites great report dude

Thank you very much. Not often you see this many murals

 

[MK83]

Love the old graffiti