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German Fire-control Tower Marine Peilstand

This German Fire-control tower of the type "Marine Peilstand" was part of the Atlantikwall on Guernsey island. Designed to support 5 Naval batteries (One level per battery), but because only 3 batteries were built the remaining to floors were shared with the army. A Freya radar was installed on the roof.
Designated MP4

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Source

  • Text: Kaj Metz
  • Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward