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2nd Jul 2023  13:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 94800 04700   FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

From North pillar back down path then left along taxi way till sighted pillar off on the right Took the short way back across to main runway then left till right turn into other runway and back to car

4th Mar 2023  10:57  by NJM

Gridref: SK 94836 04750   FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked at the end of the lane that runs past Wytchley Warren Farm and using GPS walked fairly swiftly and reasonably directly first to the broken Trig Point and then on to this one as I didn't feel it wise to hang around too long. We were spotted, but not challenged, by GOMLs walking their dog on the old airfield; an admonishing note of disapproval was taped to the window of the van when we returned to it. I'd recommend future visitors exercise a little more stealthy-ness and bit less brazen-ness than we did! The trespass-y nature of the area added a certain frisson to the visit but its just an old airfield for goodness sake. Pillar gets an extra point for interesting lichens on it.

View South West
View North East Storm's OS Pillar #478
GOML Managing to be simultaneously polite and peeved. At least I know how to spell 'Access' correctly.

3rd Sep 2022  14:46  by The Trudges

FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Spider with original centre cap ©The Trudges
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
View from spider ©The Trudges
Centre cap ©The Trudges
Trig

30th Aug 2022  14:45  by MickSan

FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

©MickSan
©MickSan

30th Aug 2022  14:43  by Motor mic

FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

7th May 2018  16:03  by Jonovich

Gridref: SK 94838 04751   FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

With the impending doom and redevelopment of MOD North Luffenham I decided to visit the two project Emily trigs that are located on the old RAF Airfield. I know the Thor launch site has been granted a listed status and so is protected from the initial strip mining and subsequent construction into 3500 dwellings, but both of the trigs are a little distance away, so I'm not sure if they benefit from the same? Found the North trig without any problem, access was equally as easy and it was just a case of keeping clear of the model aircraft guys and trying to look un-phased by the scantily clad female sunbather. Trig is in pretty good condition, the top NW corner of it is crumbling away and you can see the construction of the spider exposed. Top is plugged and the OS letters on the ID plate have been chiselled off (although the O and S are still clearly visible). Jono

Damage to NW corner of trig Looks like to has taken a whack at some point in the past and the elements have down the rest.
Trig and Thor Launch pads 1 and 3 in the background Trig showing the distance to the the two easter launch pads, 1 and 3.
Trig and flush bracket Bracket just above the detritus that has built up around the base

27th Aug 2016  18:46  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

After being given clear instructions from the guard on the base I drove into the the housing estate, through the golf course and as far as I could to a barrier and parked. I then walked the 700m across the airfield to the trig. Very interesting spot with all the military bits and bobs. Flush bracket nearly buried, dug out as best I could.

North Luffenham South selfie ©thejackrustles
North Luffenham South collage

12th Jun 2016  13:51  by CJO

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Inaccessible  Score: 5/10

See log for TP7559.

8th Apr 2014  08:08  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Return visit to site with details this time! Walked by North pillar, visited last year. South pillar further on to ex-airfield and not observable from North pillar. Phantom jet now removed, but lots of other military equipment.

17th Aug 2013  16:19  by dal

FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Some damage to top, otherwise good condition. Intact cap. Escorted to the 2 Emily pillars at the time as the one on the camp.

5th Feb 2013  09:15  by wrose

Gridref: SK 94839 04751   FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Joint visit with Carole. After being guided to the pillar (10863) in the adjacent military base we had been offered a visit to this one too. So, we actually drove to this one! Slightly sunken but the flush bracket number is still just visible. Apart from loss of concrete from a top corner the pillar is in quite good condition and still retains an original raised letter plug. Something of a novelty visit hence the high mark.

S9536 North Luffenham South Pillar.
S9536 North Luffenham South Flush Bracket.
S9536 North Luffenham South Plug.

2nd Feb 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 94839 04753   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

1st Aug 2012  17:43  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SK 94838 04748   FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Great find!! - what an interesting place! - I have to say I felt that I was going to be arrested at any time by the Military Police, it looks like it was left in a hurry with all sorts of stuff lying around, Jets, Vehicles and Bombs! - loved it :) - Pillar in recently harvested hay field - slightly damaged at the top, very different views. I parked at the dead end lane to the North East and stepped over the very low fence once you have ignored the tresspassing and official secrets acts signs it is a straightforward walk across to the pillars.

GPS Data
Pillar & FB

3rd Jul 2012  14:54  by sky high boys

FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Pretty interesting place and pillar, glad I made the effort.

14th Jan 2012  12:01  by sven

Gridref: SK 94830 04750   FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Easily seen from the southern former taxi way in the area of grass. Can see the remains of a phantom jet with its side engine intakes and inclined up wings. The upper northern corner of the pillar is showing signs of damage from weathering. Flush bracket is becoming difficult to see as the soil level rises.

Easily seen and accessed
Damaged part

18th Nov 2011  12:30  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

quick walk from the north pillar,this one survived much better,really enjoyed my half hour having a walk round the airfield.

1st Nov 2009  13:40  by peregrinus

Gridref: SK 94837 04756   FB Number: S9536  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Project Emily pillar, on old airfield, in meadow area N of runway. One corner chipped. Metal cap, wide raised lettering. FB was slightly buried. The letters O and S have been roughly chiselled off (Emilys were built by MoD not OS) hence the OS-lettered cap is unusual (compare with North pillar) but not unknown.

FB No
FB letters O and S have been chiselled off
Top cap
Top
Trig
Trig