Walsall / Aldridge

[PETERTHEEATER]

Thanks for the personal story Lowe. The Linley Caverns RAF bomb store was abandoned before it came into full use due to continuous rockfalls and flooding. I think the surface above was used more than below for a while hence the hut remains and small hangar.

[Dave Smith]

That's a superb piece of reminiscence about an airfield whose history has always been rather obscure. Thanks for posting!

[Sparky67]

That's really brought the written details and photos of the airfield to life Lowe. Thanks - and welcome to the group

Linley Wood appears to be up for sale...

[PETERTHEEATER]

'Subject to Planning Permission'

Your link to Google Earth/Map shows the site to the north (formerly part of the surface storage) to have a 'U Can Store It Self Storage so perhaps it will go underground!