Nant-y-Gro Dam Buster trials (remains) - Added to Historic Buildings in Powys, Wales

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I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:

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Land owner permission not required.

This small dam in mid Wales played a part in the Dam Busters operation. In July 1942 a prototype charge was proof-tested at this dam in the Elan Valley, where 280lbs of high-explosive destroyed the central portion of the masonry dam. The experiment was a complete success. The evocative and sobering remains of the bombed dam may still be seen today.

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 17/02/2025. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Some more views from ground level:

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I want to fly here @liberator24, I’ve added it to the list of places I want to fly :blush:

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I’ve flown here too @liberator24 :grin:

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Where did you TOAL from? Thanks / Ian

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TOAL from the opposite side of the reservoir. There is a small layby that I parked in.

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There’s a marker on the map showing the exact TOAL point for this location, Roger @liberator24 very kindly added the additional marker :smiley:

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Many thanks. It was where I was thinking given it’s the shortest distance across. Cheers / Ian

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