Davis, B. (2014). Exeter Skypark, Devon: RGF Site Clearance and Landscaping. Historic Building Report. Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1028008. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Exeter Skypark, Devon: RGF Site Clearance and Landscaping. Historic Building Report
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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1028008
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by St Modwen Developments Ltd on behalf of Skypark Development Partnership LLP (the Client) to carry out historic building recording prior to the removal of remnant WWII buildings and structures and redevelopment at the Exeter Skypark (Exeter Airport), Clyst Honiton, Devon. Exeter RAF Station, during World War Two, saw action from the early years of the war and the threat of German invasion, to the preparation and transport of airborne troops on D-Day and beyond to the Japanese theatre. A study of existing archive and historical material, including aerial photographs from the 1940's, and after, has assisted in creating a detailed understanding of the surviving structures at Exeter. This, together with an accurate GPS survey of the structures, as well as high resolution digital photographs, has also created a lasting record of the remains prior to their demolition. Historical images have shown the development of the airfield during the war and, in particular, how the buildings worked in relation to one another. The standard dispersal pattern of fighter aircraft relates directly with the defensive structures for a fighter base of the time. Important research work was also carried out at Exeter by the Gunnery Research Unit (GRU). This included important development of a gyroscopic gun-sight for heavy bombers. By 1944 the airfield was occupied by the American Air force who prepared the runways and perimeter track with 'looped' hard-standings in preparation for the arrival of the transport aircraft carrying paratroops to northern France.
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Author:		 B Davis
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Devon Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2014
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Site: Exeter Skypark, Devon
Parish: CLYST HONITON
District: East Devon
County: Devon
Country: England
Location - Auto Detected: German
Grid Reference: 299700, 94100 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) NONE (Find)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) AIRFIELD (Monument Type England)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) BUILDING (Monument Type England)
BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: wessexar1-179082
OBIB: 100863.02
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Note:		 A4 illustrated report
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Project archive: https://doi.org/10.5284/1028193
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Created Date:		 28 Nov 2016