Location
Elmstead, Main Road, Birdham, Sussex
Type
Suboutstation
Call sign
Harston 12A
Network
Up station
Special Duties Personnel
| Role | Name | Posted from | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observer | Mr Dennis John Allman | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
| Observer | Mr. Hoskins | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
| Operator | Mr Ernest William James Allman | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
Station description
The Station was a dugout in the garden of the Allman home; 'Elmstead', Birdham.
Initially in a semi-underground air raid shelter it then moved to a secret room built in the end of a shed within the garden. The door was disguised as a side panel to be opened by lifting a hidden latch with a knitting needle. The aerial went up a large Elm tree in the garden.
Station accessibility
This OB is on private land. Please do not be tempted to trespass to see it
Station Status
Location not known
Pictures
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Caption & credit
Elmstead, the Allman home
Image
Caption & credit
Elmstead, Birdham
Image
Caption & credit
Elmstead, Birdham
Map Location
Birdham Suboutstation
References
Secret Sussex Resistance, Stewart Angell/Arthur Gabbitas