Huge hidden WWII sign revealed on Irish coast

Gauntlet · Aug 11, 2018

Looks like a good spot to hit, the overgrowth is gone :cool:

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2018/08/06/huge-hidden-wwii-sign-revealed-on-irish-coast.html

(more story and pics at link)

A massive sign from World War II warning bomber crews, that they were entering neutral Irish airspace, has been revealed thanks to a coastal wildfire.

Sky News reports that a large gorse fire last month exposed the huge signal at Bray Head on Ireland’s east coast. The sign spells out the word “Eire,” which is the Irish word for Ireland.

Designed to signal to Allied and German aircrews that they were entering neutral territory, the sign is one of dozens that were built around Ireland’s coastline, most of which are no longer visible.

Mud-puppy · Aug 11, 2018

I dont know what to make of this? You mean to tell me the Irish avoided a fight for once? I dont get it?...No Soccer or dart league and all the Pubs closed? :laughing:

"Alright Micky, theres noot ta dew...lets go stack some rocks" :laughing:

Waterhead · Aug 14, 2018

Ha!

Now that there was funny!

Saltshaker · Aug 15, 2018

That is really cool. I think I saw something about this as well. Would love to see some close ups of it on ground to see the construction of the letters.

Huge hidden WWII sign revealed on Irish coast

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