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MANSTON DECONTAMINATION AREA
All of this building is above ground, although there is an underground bunker underneath, which has been capped off. I am still unclear as to the decontamination process that this building was designed for, so if anyone could give me any information about the building itself or the decontamination process, I would be very grateful.
During the Second World War, the perceived threat that Hitler would attack Britain with gas was strong enough for gas decontamination centres such as this one at RAF Manston to be built. It contains gas tight doors, and it's excellent condition is due to the building being in use until 1998.
Location: Isle of Thanet
Condition:
Date Of Visit: 03/05/03
Plan: No
Video: No
Report: No
Other Sites in the Area:
Minster ROC Post, Alland Grange Chalk Mine, Manston Decontamination Area
On the roof of the building are the water tanks, used to supply the building.
MANSTON DECONTAMINATION AREA
Entrance to the main block.
There are no windows in the building at all; these shutters could have provided some ventilation.
All doors are air tight, toilet on the left and a heater on the right.
The shower area, used for Decontamination.
A block of shower cubicles; there are six in total.
A closer view of the showers. The showerheads are visible.
A larger storage area; there are stretchers on the shelves as well as pillows and blankets.
An emergency first aid kit; the box is labelled as a Disaster Pack 2. There is also a list of the contents on the box.