THE ESCAPE TUNNEL IS
RE-OPENED
RE-OPENED
In 2003, (58 years after the escape) the escape tunnel was re-opened and found to be almost perfect condition!
To prevent random digging of the soil around the hut, where the tunnel was believed to be, a Cardiff based company called Terradat (http://www.terradat.com) used radar technology to pin point the locate the tunnel accurately.
After using radar to locate it, the tunnel is excavated Click image to enlarge
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The roof of the tunnel has been broken through Click image to enlarge
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Engineer sits with his back to the entrance and looks toward the exit Click image to enlarge
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View behind the engineer towards the sealed entrance Click image to enlarge
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Looking down the tunnel towards the exit.
Note: the timber still in place supporting the roof ! Click image to enlarge |
Looking down the tunnel towards the exit Click image to enlarge
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