Sanders 524 1045hrs Wells-next-the-Sea to Cromer 240724
An attempt at capturing Sanders North Walsham depot based MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLE type number 524 - BV22 HBN “Norfolk Wanderer” at this location on the eastern perimeter of former RAF Langham the previous afternoon proved unsuccessful due to the bright afternoon sunshine casting long shadows. So, having returned here the next morning in this shot it is captured while passing the Langham Dome Museum with the above diverted Cromer bound Coasthopper service CH1 journey.
Former RAF Langham was East Anglia’s most northerly airfield and being situated near to the North Norfolk coast it was an ideal base for Coastal Command. Opened in 1940 - initially as a satellite to RAF Bircham Newton before gaining independence during 1942 - it finally closed after some periods of inactivity during 1961. The site was purchased by Norfolk poultry producer Bernard Matthews with Turkey rearing sheds erected on the runways. The Dome was built in 1942 and its wartime use was to train anti-aircraft gunners in ground-to-air anti-aircraft defence using ground breaking film technology which simulated air attacks by projecting images of enemy aircraft on to the interior walls. During the main season from June to October, the volunteer run award winning Museum, which gives an insight into what life was like for those serving at Langham during and after World War II, is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday and all Bank Holidays. The pedestal mounted replica Supermarine Spitfire was added to the site during August 2020.
A short notice emergency road closure, due to Anglian Water mains repairs, from the morning of Tuesday 23rd July is located on the A149 at Stiffkey. As a result, all Coasthopper service CH1 journeys since then have been diverting in both directions over the Stiffkey - Morston section by way of Cockthorpe and Langham. Of course, the road between Langham and Morston is part of the service 46 route, however the road from Stiffkey to Langham via Cockthorpe is normally only used in term time by Wells School’s vehicles running light to/from Holt Depot. These light runs having previously featured amongst my uploads.
My first shot of vehicle 524 since 11th May 2023.
Sanders 524 1045hrs Wells-next-the-Sea to Cromer 240724
An attempt at capturing Sanders North Walsham depot based MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLE type number 524 - BV22 HBN “Norfolk Wanderer” at this location on the eastern perimeter of former RAF Langham the previous afternoon proved unsuccessful due to the bright afternoon sunshine casting long shadows. So, having returned here the next morning in this shot it is captured while passing the Langham Dome Museum with the above diverted Cromer bound Coasthopper service CH1 journey.
Former RAF Langham was East Anglia’s most northerly airfield and being situated near to the North Norfolk coast it was an ideal base for Coastal Command. Opened in 1940 - initially as a satellite to RAF Bircham Newton before gaining independence during 1942 - it finally closed after some periods of inactivity during 1961. The site was purchased by Norfolk poultry producer Bernard Matthews with Turkey rearing sheds erected on the runways. The Dome was built in 1942 and its wartime use was to train anti-aircraft gunners in ground-to-air anti-aircraft defence using ground breaking film technology which simulated air attacks by projecting images of enemy aircraft on to the interior walls. During the main season from June to October, the volunteer run award winning Museum, which gives an insight into what life was like for those serving at Langham during and after World War II, is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday and all Bank Holidays. The pedestal mounted replica Supermarine Spitfire was added to the site during August 2020.
A short notice emergency road closure, due to Anglian Water mains repairs, from the morning of Tuesday 23rd July is located on the A149 at Stiffkey. As a result, all Coasthopper service CH1 journeys since then have been diverting in both directions over the Stiffkey - Morston section by way of Cockthorpe and Langham. Of course, the road between Langham and Morston is part of the service 46 route, however the road from Stiffkey to Langham via Cockthorpe is normally only used in term time by Wells School’s vehicles running light to/from Holt Depot. These light runs having previously featured amongst my uploads.
My first shot of vehicle 524 since 11th May 2023.