Abandoned Engineering (2018): S02E04 – Battle of Britain Technology Facility

Introduction Documentary series focusing on ruined engineering projects that have been put to alternative use, including the site of the Chernobyl disaster, disused railway bridges and ship graveyards. Outline In World War II the Royal Aircraft Establishment used all the available cutting edge technology of the day to help Britain win the war. Now, in…

Andrew Marshall

12/09/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Installation

Introduction

Documentary series focusing on ruined engineering projects that have been put to alternative use, including the site of the Chernobyl disaster, disused railway bridges and ship graveyards.

Outline

In World War II the Royal Aircraft Establishment used all the available cutting edge technology of the day to help Britain win the war. Now, in Farnborough, all that is left are strange looking, derelict buildings that used to be wind tunnels and research facilities.

Abandoned Engineering Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 29 May 2018.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Country: UK.
Language: English.