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WW2 Bailey Bridge still in use

Discussion in 'WWII Today' started by sommecourt, Dec 31, 2009.

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  1. sommecourt

    sommecourt Member

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    The canal isn't wider and I don't think it rises and falls much. There is a 'beek' south of Aardenburg and I suspect the bridge you mention was there, not the canal?
     
    sommecourt, Feb 11, 2010
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  2. Tomcat

    Tomcat The One From Down Under

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    It just shows that in the past things really were built to last.
    Great find mate.
     
    Tomcat, Feb 11, 2010
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  3. John S

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    I have to double check with the 16th's War Diary and that might take some time. I don't think that I have a copy for that time period.
    Btw: I find that locations in War Diary entries are vague at best. Most of the time, men didn't really know where they were.
    Anyhow, this is the only Bailey bridge of this type (TS) built in the area in October 1944.
     
    John S, Feb 11, 2010
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  4. bigfun

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    Wow, absolutely great! I'd love to see a then and now pic of this too!
    Thanks for sharing!
     
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