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Wales at War: Ynyslas Rocket Testing Range

Few people visiting the Ynyslas National Nature Reserve today know that they have entered what was once a top-secret weapons facility. The World War II range hosted early experiments in long-range guided missile technology which in peacetime would eventually lead to rockets capable of launching satellites into space. This collection explores some of the archaeological remains and the history of the camp with the reminiscences of local residents and service personnel.

There are 61 items in this collection

Range Finder near Moel Ynys

Range Finder near Moel Ynys
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Research Building, Ynyslas

Research Building, Ynyslas
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Former Pillbox, Ynyslas

Former Pillbox, Ynyslas
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Rocket Test Track, Ynyslas

Rocket Test Track, Ynyslas
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Rocket Range for HMS Camroux

Rocket Range for HMS Camroux
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Rocket Fragments, Ynyslas

Rocket Fragments, Ynyslas
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Sir Alwyn Crow, CBE, 1945

Sir Alwyn Crow, CBE, 1945
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Ynyslas Military Camp, 2006

Ynyslas Military Camp, 2006
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Wartime BCF Huts, Aberleri

Wartime BCF Huts, Aberleri
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MOS EE Ynyslas, 1 May 1946

MOS EE Ynyslas, 1 May 1946
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Local Resident, Hazel Jenkins

Local Resident, Hazel Jenkins
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West End Stores, Borth

West End Stores, Borth
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Local Resident, Len Dennet

Local Resident, Len Dennet
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The crew of Camroux III

The crew of Camroux III
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Moel Ynys, Ynyslas

Moel Ynys, Ynyslas
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Oral Testimony, Len Dennett

Oral Testimony, Len Dennett
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Ynyslas village in 2009

Ynyslas village in 2009
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Observation Post, Ynyslas

Observation Post, Ynyslas
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Observation Post, Ynyslas

Observation Post, Ynyslas
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Pillbox, Ynyslas

Pillbox, Ynyslas
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Ynyslas, pre World War II

Ynyslas, pre World War II
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