Striking pictures have revealed the airfield in Cornwall that was first built to combat the Nazi threat after France capitulated in 1940 but now lies as a plane graveyard.
The images show large planes with extensive fire damage lying on the Predannack Airfield while some still have the RAF roundel.
There are also newer planes lined up on runaways and military helicopters parked beside each other.
Predannack Airfield was opened in 1941 in May 1941 as a satellite for RAF Portreath. Among the disused planes are an English Electric Canberra B(I).6 (pictured) and an SA Jetstream T2
A Royal Navy SA Jetstream T2 (pictured) now sits unused on the once instrumental airfield. After the war Predannack became largely disused, and a plaque unveiled on June 11, 2002 reads: 'Like a breath of wind gone in a fleeting second only the memories now remain'
The western side of the base is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, home to a variety of orchids, butterflies and snakes that are unique to the region and other parts of the base are used by Shelterbox disaster relief charity and a model flying club
The interesting photographs were taken at Predannack Airfield, Cornwall by urban explorer Antony Meadley.
He said: 'I had heard several times about a location in Cornwall with abandoned aircraft.
'The stories varied from a few planes to hundreds. So I started asking friends with military and aviation connections who gave me a rough area.
'I then took to Google Maps satellite view to pinpoint the exact location.
'The location is used for fire and rescue training, so several of the aircraft have fire damage, while others are still in fairly good condition.'
Among the planes are an English Electric Canberra B(I).6, and an SA Jetstream T2, ZA111. There are also several helicopters including two Westland Lynx and a Sea King.
Along with disused planes, Predannack is also home to old helicopters including Westland Lynx and Sea King aircraft. This XZ570 Sea King was used by the Royal Navy
In September 1945, just four months after VE day, Predannack opened its gates to 4000 people for the Battle of Britain display
The airfield, built on 780 acres on the bleak Lizard peninsula was opened in May 1941 as a satellite for RAF Portreath. Two months later the first squadron arrived but was disappointed with what they thought was primitive
