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French Marguerites
28 Jul 2010 11:31 #1
by carnaby
Plan A is always more effective when the problem you are working on understands that Plan B will involve the use of dynamite
French Marguerites was created by carnaby
Just introduced to these interesting sites via ARG friend, Tony Smith.
From Wiki:
Only the French could produce such beautiful airfields
. There are more to be found (hint!)
Many of these bases have interesting histories: French - German - USAAF - NATO - French. Evidence of wartime 3 runway construction.
Graham
From Wiki:
Some examples: St Quentin Semoutiers Fauville LaonThe design of the airfield was to space parked aircraft as far apart as possible by the construction of a circular marguerite system of hardstands that could be revetted later with earth for added protection. Typically the marguerite consisted of fifteen to eighteen hardstands around a large central hangar. Each hardstand held one or two aircraft, and allowed the planes to be spaced approximately 150 feet (50 m) apart. Each squadron was assigned to a separate hangar/hardstand complex.
Only the French could produce such beautiful airfields
. There are more to be found (hint!)Many of these bases have interesting histories: French - German - USAAF - NATO - French. Evidence of wartime 3 runway construction.
Graham
Plan A is always more effective when the problem you are working on understands that Plan B will involve the use of dynamite
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