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[Niteflyer]

 

[Niteflyer]

Sorry not too good with the computer. Above pictures are of the closed bridge to Howlands Island. It is a NYS land management area now. At one time was a WWII German p.o.w. camp. all the buildings have been destroyed. you can hike the area though.

 

[Martin Healy]

Sorry not too good with the computer. Above pictures are of the closed bridge to Howlands Island. It is a NYS land management area now. At one time was a WWII German p.o.w. camp. all the buildings have been destroyed. you can hike the area though.

Niteflyer, Thank you for sharing these photos. As soon as I saw the leading photo I thought that looks like a Bailey type bridge from the second war. So when I read your text it sort of confirmed my initial thoughts. These venerable old bridges must be getting more scarce with every passing decade. I wonder what the design life was intended to be for these rapid build bridges.
All the best, Martin

 

[Niteflyer]

Niteflyer, Thank you for sharing these photos. As soon as I saw the leading photo I thought that looks like a Bailey type bridge from the second war. So when I read your text it sort of confirmed my initial thoughts. These venerable old bridges must be getting more scarce with every passing decade. I wonder what the design life was intended to be for these rapid build bridges.
All the best, Martin

Hi, Martin
That’s interesting. I didn’t know that. There is another one down river that is a bit bigger. That ones also closed. There are also some still in use in the surrounding area. One is in Seneca Falls New York. It supposedly was Frank Capra’s inspiration for It’s a Wonderful Life. I hope to get back in the air soon and fly them. Thanks for the information.
Mark