Pads? - MAP dispersals

23 Mar 2010 20:15 #1 by johntels
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This is a section of my Squires gate sketchup model in 1945 and wondered if anyone could tell me what the 'pads' were used for?
If anyones interested its the Leech lane/division Lane intersection, the main 28/10 runway runs right through the middle of this picture today.

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23 Mar 2010 20:49 #2 by Dave Smith
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Dispersals for Wellingtons produced at the Vickers Shadow Factory while awaiting delivery, perhaps?

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23 Mar 2010 22:02 #3 by Paul Francis
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Agreed!

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23 Mar 2010 22:04 #4 by Peter Kirk
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Would it be safe to call them MAP dispersals?

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23 Mar 2010 23:00 #5 by Paul Francis
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Would it be safe to call them MAP dispersals?

Yep!

You can tell a builder from an archaeologist by the size of his trowel. Mine is a small one!

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24 Mar 2010 07:28 #6 by PETERTHEEATER
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I think that I have seen similar 'pads' on other airfields in the UK.

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24 Mar 2010 10:53 #7 by carnaby
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I think that I have seen similar 'pads' on other airfields in the UK.

My feeling too - but where?

Graham

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24 Mar 2010 12:45 #8 by Peter Kirk
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Some ASU's had similar types IIRC.

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24 Mar 2010 18:47 #9 by johntels
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Thanks for the replies, makes sense,,,what's MAP? ASU and IIRC? (me the complete novice!!!)

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24 Mar 2010 21:08 #10 by Peter Kirk
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Sorry, good question.

MAP = Ministry of Aircraft Production

ASU = Aircraft Storage Unit (Maintenance Units)

IIRC = Text speak for If I Recall Correctly (I had to ask at work before I used it :))

I tend to use the acronyms because my typing speed is apallingly slow.

Just thought of one that had similar "pads" and that was Aston Down. They were more circular than recatngular though but of similar type. Blackbushe also had them south of the main road and not forgetting Ringway. Whether they were MAP related or not I can't recall.

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