Pillbox FW3/22 Upper Swainswick
This casemate is of type FW3/22. During World War II, these bunkers were used for the defense of the United Kingdom against a possible enemy invasion. They were built in 1940 and into 1941.
This bunker was for the defense of RAF Charmy.
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Source
- Text: Fedor de Vries
- Photos: Rick Crowley
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