Dear John,
I would concur with David Hunt's recommendation of Colin Dobinson's book and report, these two documents are very well researched and not only contain good gazetteers, they also contain very thorough and lengthy referenced lists of documents held at the National Archives, Kew. In addition, Allan Adams' illustrations of various types of fire displays in 'Fields of Deception' are very clear and easily understood. One other source that gives a brief but interesting introduction to the subject is 'The Blitz Then and Now, Volume 1, pages 223 - 229, ISBN 0 900913 45 2.
I am familiar with the remains of a number of bombing decoys up and down the country, and I am currently working on a group of decoys at Langstone Harbour at the moment. Incidentally, the fire-break ditches survive at a number of SF locations, Sneaton Moor (SF10(e)), Fulford York (SF71(a), and Hameldon Hill (SF35(e)), to name but a few. Should you have any specific enquires do feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Roger JC Thomas
Military Support Officer - English Heritage
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Subject: Starfish (SF) Decoys
Can anyone advise me where to find published works about WW2 Starfish (SF)
bombing decoys. In particular I am looking for information about what
equipment would be placed within the landscape.
Also, am I correct in assuming that all that generally survives of these
installations in the control bunker ?
Any help would be appreciated.
John Winterburn
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