Red Sands Forts abandoned WW2 Sea Forts

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World war 2 sea forts stand abandoned in the Thames Estuary. These were armed forts used to defend the UK from incoming enemy aircraft during the second world war. Later on they were used for broadcasting pirate radio due to not having to adhere to British broadcasting laws.

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Size: 4912px × 3509px
Location: Thames Estuary
Photo credit: © orlando britain / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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