Location
Middle Brunton Farm, Gosforth, Northumberland
Type
Outstation
Call sign
Corbridge 3
Network
Up station
Special Duties Personnel
| Role | Name | Posted from | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Mr William Cookson | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
| Operator | Mr James A.C. Davies | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
| Operator | Mr Harry Jackson | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
| Runner | Mr Bob Potts | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
| Runner | Mr George Willis Dawson Wylie | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
Station description
The wireless was concealed in a hut in Middle Brunton Farm, on Brunton Lane, just north of Newcastle and close to the Great North Road (A1). The hut was apparently sound proofed with the door padded with felt, to avoid any transmissions being overheard.
Since the war the area has been extensively developed and the site is now behind Brunton First School near Newcastle Great Park.
The Newcastle Journal, dated 20 June 1945, ran an article explaining the Special Duties and the role of Bob Potts.
Pictures
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Newcastle Journal 1945
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Bob Potts Newcastle Journal 1945
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Caption & credit
Middle Brunton Farm
Map Location
Middle Brunton Outstation
References
Jones Map
The Newcastle Journal 20 Jun 1945