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Over the next few weeks I am going to be working near to Porton Down and I was planning to take my gear with me in the hope that there might be something worthwhile capturing.

I know Boscombe Down is fairly close by but I've no idea if there is much to see and whether you are able to get any decent images?

Also I don't think Sailsbury Plain is too far away either, so if my geography isn't horrendously inaccurate, the same questions above apply.

Grateful for any info people are able to supply.

Cheers,

Paul.
 
Paul, if you go near the government facility at Porton Down look out for the 5 legged sheep:lol:
Boscombe Down does not permit photography from the perimeter fence, as it is used for prototypes and other secrets. If you ask security they may allow you to photograph their gate guardian, a Lightning P11-T4. If you are lucky you might catch a Chinook hovering over Salisbury Plain. When venturing out on to the plain, make sure there are no red flags flying. This means you are not permitted beyond those points due to live firing etc. The Museum Of Army Flying is close by at Middle Wallop.
Stonehenge is nearby as is Salisbury and its Cathedral. The standing stones at Avesbury are about a 40 min drive. Caen Hill locks near Devizes is where there is 16 canal locks within a 1km stretch.
 
Personally I wouldn't get to close to Porton Down with your gear if I were you.

If you do get to close don't be surprised if you get a visit
 
Thanks for the info chaps ... I was aware that Boscombe Down does not allow photography into the base, but wondered if you might be able to get stuff on takeoff/landing etc?

I'll keep an eye out for the 5 legged sheep ... do they glow in the dark too? :D

The Museum Of Army Flying, Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral added to the list of things to visit and tog if I get chance! :thumbs:
 
The Museum of Army Flying is one of the tattyest most shabby museums I have had the misfortune to visit.

I'd really think twice about going...
 
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