Thesaurus Term/Concept: DECOY AIRFIELD
| Identifier | 140674 |
|---|---|
| Class | DEFENCE OF BRITAIN |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A system of lights, controlled fires or dummy constructions, used to simulate an airfield and thus confuse enemy aircraft into bombing these counterfeit targets. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MNF1966 North Creake Airfield, World War Two airfield and bombing decoy (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MNF57595 Site of runway indicator or airfield code letters for Rackheath airfield (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MNF13550 Site of World War Two airfield bombing decoy (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MNF63724 World War Two searchlight battery (Monument) |