Having a bit of time to kill before we were due on the Tunnel last year we decided to visit the Blockhaus at Eperlecques. This massive concrete structure was apparently designed as a V2 launch area.
The actual building is a testament to the determination of the Germans even at that stage of the war although it has to be remembered that slave labour was used. Thankfully it was never used for its intended purpose having been bombed extensively by the allies.
One of the V2 launch pads.
A V1 on its launching ramp.
Aside from the massive concrete structure are a selection of militaria although there is little apparent in the way of order and the impression is that they are just left where they were dumped.
Overall, the Blockhaus was a bit of a disappointment especially considering the ten euro entrance charge. The building itself is, undeniably, impressive but little has been undertaken to explain the story of the V2 or the other Vengeance weapons. A further opportunity has also been lost by the failure to sort the other exhibits which are just dotted around the site in a seemingly random fashion.
That aside, we assembled back at the car before heading to Calais and home while reflecting on the overall success of the trip. Plans were already being discussed for another trip the following year and this will feature in posts in, hopefully, the not too distant future.
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