The bunker was built in 1938 – 1939 at what was Kenton Quarry, and under the Dowding System of air defence became the headquarters of No 13 Group Fighter Command, which stretched from Humberside to The north of Scotland, including Northern Ireland. Commanded by Air Vice-Marshal Richard Saul, the bunker […]
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The surface surrounding the bunker has changed considerably since the War. One of the major changes was the dismantling of the many Nissen Huts and water tanks that existed in the early 1940’s. The other was the erection of the DSS buildings in 1948 to house offices of the fledgling […]
FAQs Q. Who Are We? A. We are a group of people who got together in 2008 with the object of preserving, publicising and promoting the Kenton Bunker. Q. What are our aims? A. In an ideal world, we’d like to restore the bunker to it’s former glory and open […]
