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  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent3...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent3...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent0...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent0...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent0...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent0...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent3...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent4...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent3...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent3...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent3...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent3...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent2...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent3...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent3...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent3...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent2...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent2...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent2...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent2...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent2...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent2...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent2...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent2...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent2...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent1...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent1...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent1...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent1...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent1...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent1...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent1...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent1...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent1...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent1...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent0...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent0...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent0...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent0...jpg
  • Inside the Abandoned islamic school in Kent once was involved with terrorism training and plotting.<br />
<br />
Jameah Islameah School was an independent Islamic school in East Sussex. The school was located on a 54 acre site and had residential facilities to house male students aged 11 to 16. The school was independently owned and the proprietor functioned as the principal. In December, 2005, Jameah Islameah was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education which noted that it "does not provide a satisfactory education for its pupils." At the time of the inspection, the school had nine students. <br />
<br />
There had been allegations that the school was used in the training and recruitment of terrorists. According to testimony from Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, in 1997 and 1998, Abu Hamza and groups of around 30 of his followers held terrorist training camps at the school, including training with AK47 rifles and handguns, as well as a mock rocket launcher. In 2003 or 2004, the grounds of the school were used for an Islamic-themed camping trip, at which Omar Bakri Mohammed lectured. The trip, which was advertised by word-of-mouth, was attended by 50 Muslim men, most of whom were members of al-Muhajiroun. Bakri claimed the activities at the camp included lectures on Islam, football, and paintballing.<br />
<br />
On 1 September 2006 the Jameah Islameah school was searched by up to a hundred police officers[6] as part of their operations, although no arrests were made. The local Sussex Police held a cordon around the site for 24 days in an operation that cost them over one million pounds. Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police searched the buildings and grounds and the lake.<br />
<br />
According to its website, for an annual fee of £900, the Jameah Islameah school provides its students with "an opportunity of a lifetime in the form of Islamic teacher training".<br />
<br />
It continues that "these trained individuals will then be qualified enough to teach in local Masajeds and Madares".<br />
According to BBC News
    ExPix_Abandoned_Islamic_school_Kent0...jpg
  • May 21, 2010 - Kent, United Kingdom - <br />
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Miracle Puppy Who Survived Being Thrown From The Window Of A Speeding Car<br />
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This is Max, the miracle puppy who survived being Thrown from the window of a speeding car. He was found close to death at the side of the road after the vicious act of animal cruelty. He was given plenty of love and nurturing, plus a cast for a busted leg, said police as they hunt the wicked motorist. The incident had such an affect on Laura Wills, who works at the Kent Police Force Communications Centre that she offered to adopt Max, and has forked out more than £1,100 on vet bills to help nurse him back to health. Max was one of three tossed out of the vehicle on the Wainscott Bypass, near Strood, Kent. When the report came in, Laura was the Medway supervisor at the communication centre.She said: When PC Dave Brett arrived on the scene he found that two of the puppies were already dead. He took Max to the PDSA and I got in contact to say that if he survived I would take him. The next day I took him home with me but he spent a lot of time at the vets as both his jaw and his leg had been broken and he had a big plaster cast. He also had fleas and worms but was still desperate to play and have fun! Max required 24-hour care from Laura and her family and he was also eating constantly to put some weight back on. Five months on and he is changed character.\nLaura added: He was 1.4 kilograms when we got him and now he is about 11 kilograms. He is absolutely huge but is such a softie and just loves to be with people and is so affectionate. When he is tired his jaw goes a bit wonky and his tongue hangs out because of the broken jaw he suffered but he really is just part of the family now.PC David Brett, based at Medway police station, attended the call. He said: This was a really heart breaking call to attend. It is hard to believe that anyone could treat animals so badly. <br />
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  • May 21, 2010 - Kent, United Kingdom - <br />
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Miracle Puppy Who Survived Being Thrown From The Window Of A Speeding Car<br />
<br />
This is Max, the miracle puppy who survived being Thrown from the window of a speeding car. He was found close to death at the side of the road after the vicious act of animal cruelty. He was given plenty of love and nurturing, plus a cast for a busted leg, said police as they hunt the wicked motorist. The incident had such an affect on Laura Wills, who works at the Kent Police Force Communications Centre that she offered to adopt Max, and has forked out more than £1,100 on vet bills to help nurse him back to health. Max was one of three tossed out of the vehicle on the Wainscott Bypass, near Strood, Kent. When the report came in, Laura was the Medway supervisor at the communication centre.She said: When PC Dave Brett arrived on the scene he found that two of the puppies were already dead. He took Max to the PDSA and I got in contact to say that if he survived I would take him. The next day I took him home with me but he spent a lot of time at the vets as both his jaw and his leg had been broken and he had a big plaster cast. He also had fleas and worms but was still desperate to play and have fun! Max required 24-hour care from Laura and her family and he was also eating constantly to put some weight back on. Five months on and he is changed character.\nLaura added: He was 1.4 kilograms when we got him and now he is about 11 kilograms. He is absolutely huge but is such a softie and just loves to be with people and is so affectionate. When he is tired his jaw goes a bit wonky and his tongue hangs out because of the broken jaw he suffered but he really is just part of the family now.PC David Brett, based at Medway police station, attended the call. He said: This was a really heart breaking call to attend. It is hard to believe that anyone could treat animals so badly. <br />
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  • Crabzilla! Photo appears to show giant CRAB measuring at least 50ft across lurking in the waters off Whitstable <br />
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The seaside town might be famed for its oysters, but this incredible image could soon have visitors flocking to Whistable in the hope of catching Britain's biggest crab.<br />
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The photograph, which has been shared online, appears to show a crustacean that is at least 50ft-wide lurking in shallow water.<br />
<br />
While some insist it is proof of 'Crabzilla', others argue that the shadowy figure is nothing more than an unusually-shaped sandbank - or is simply a playful hoax.<br />
<br />
The image shows the outline of a crab in the mouth of the Kent harbour - dwarfing the fishing boats resting on the nearby pier. <br />
<br />
It is shaped like an edible crab, a species that is commonly found in British water and grows to an average of five inches.<br />
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The photograph was posted on a website called Weird Whitstable - an online collection of strange and unusual sightings in the town.<br />
<br />
Its curator, Quinton Winter, said that at first he thought the image - sent to him by a follower - showed an unusual sand formation, but that he is now convinced it is a monster of the deep.<br />
He said: 'At first all I could see was some faint movement, then as it rose from the water I thought, "that’s a funny looking bit of driftwood".<br />
'It had glazed blank eyes on stalks, swivelling wildly and it clearly was a massive crab with crushing claws.<br />
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'Before this incident I thought the aerial photo showed an odd-shaped sand bank. Now I know better.'<br />
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The largest known species of crab is the Japanese spider crab, which can measure more than 12ft<br />
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  • Crabzilla! Photo appears to show giant CRAB measuring at least 50ft across lurking in the waters off Whitstable <br />
<br />
The seaside town might be famed for its oysters, but this incredible image could soon have visitors flocking to Whistable in the hope of catching Britain's biggest crab.<br />
<br />
The photograph, which has been shared online, appears to show a crustacean that is at least 50ft-wide lurking in shallow water.<br />
<br />
While some insist it is proof of 'Crabzilla', others argue that the shadowy figure is nothing more than an unusually-shaped sandbank - or is simply a playful hoax.<br />
<br />
The image shows the outline of a crab in the mouth of the Kent harbour - dwarfing the fishing boats resting on the nearby pier. <br />
<br />
It is shaped like an edible crab, a species that is commonly found in British water and grows to an average of five inches.<br />
<br />
The photograph was posted on a website called Weird Whitstable - an online collection of strange and unusual sightings in the town.<br />
<br />
Its curator, Quinton Winter, said that at first he thought the image - sent to him by a follower - showed an unusual sand formation, but that he is now convinced it is a monster of the deep.<br />
He said: 'At first all I could see was some faint movement, then as it rose from the water I thought, "that’s a funny looking bit of driftwood".<br />
'It had glazed blank eyes on stalks, swivelling wildly and it clearly was a massive crab with crushing claws.<br />
<br />
'Before this incident I thought the aerial photo showed an odd-shaped sand bank. Now I know better.'<br />
<br />
The largest known species of crab is the Japanese spider crab, which can measure more than 12ft<br />
©Exclusivepix
    Exclusivepix_Giant_Crab2.jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  By the Spring of 1941 a new Maintenance Unit, Number 86, was fully established at Sundridge, near Sevenoaks in Kent, to help deal with the litter of aircraft wrecks across southern England, and its formation resulted in the stand-down of Air Ministry civilian contractors like A.V. Nicholls & Co. Here, an unidentified RAF airman poses with a smashed wing section outside one of the huts at the 86 MU site of RAF Sundridge, Kent, during the early part of 1941.<br />
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  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  Such was the volume of aircraft being shot down in the East Kent area that a temporary ‘holding’ depot was established at Elham in Kent where assorted wreckages of locally-crashed aircraft were assembled prior to removal to RAF Faygate before further processing and despatch to the Northern Aluminium Company depot at Banbury. The Messerschmitt 109 seen in this image is the aircraft brought down at East Langdon on 24 August 1940 as featured on page 31. Note the hole
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  Such was the volume of aircraft being shot down in the East Kent area that a temporary ‘holding’ depot was established at Elham in Kent where assorted wreckages of locally-crashed aircraft were assembled prior to removal to RAF Faygate before further processing and despatch to the Northern Aluminium Company depot at Banbury. The Messerschmitt 109 seen in this image is the aircraft brought down at East Langdon on 24 August 1940 as featured on page 31. Note the hole
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  Such was the volume of aircraft being shot down in the East Kent area that a temporary ‘holding’ depot was established at Elham in Kent where assorted wreckages of locally-crashed aircraft were assembled prior to removal to RAF Faygate before further processing and despatch to the Northern Aluminium Company depot at Banbury. The Messerschmitt 109 seen in this image is the aircraft brought down at East Langdon on 24 August 1940 as featured on page 31. Note the hole
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows: One of the earliest enemy aircraft crashes in Kent was this Dornier 17 of 8./KG77 shot down by Hurricanes of 32 Squadron into a hop garden between Beech Farm and Sheephurst Farm at Collier Street near Paddock Wood on 3 July 1940. The aircraft, which drew crowds of sightseers, was a relatively easy recovery job for the salvage party and became one of the first aircraft recovered by 49 MU, RAF Faygate, who dealt with the majority of wartime crashes in Kent, Sussex and Su
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows: One of the earliest enemy aircraft crashes in Kent was this Dornier 17 of 8./KG77 shot down by Hurricanes of 32 Squadron into a hop garden between Beech Farm and Sheephurst Farm at Collier Street near Paddock Wood on 3 July 1940. The aircraft, which drew crowds of sightseers, was a relatively easy recovery job for the salvage party and became one of the first aircraft recovered by 49 MU, RAF Faygate, who dealt with the majority of wartime crashes in Kent, Sussex and Su
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  By the Spring of 1941 a new Maintenance Unit, Number 86, was fully established at Sundridge, near Sevenoaks in Kent, to help deal with the litter of aircraft wrecks across southern England, and its formation resulted in the stand-down of Air Ministry civilian contractors like A.V. Nicholls & Co. Here, an unidentified RAF airman poses with a smashed wing section outside one of the huts at the 86 MU site of RAF Sundridge, Kent, during the early part of 1941.<br />
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  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  Such was the volume of aircraft being shot down in the East Kent area that a temporary ‘holding’ depot was established at Elham in Kent where assorted wreckages of locally-crashed aircraft were assembled prior to removal to RAF Faygate before further processing and despatch to the Northern Aluminium Company depot at Banbury. The Messerschmitt 109 seen in this image is the aircraft brought down at East Langdon on 24 August 1940 as featured on page 31. Note the hole
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  Such was the volume of aircraft being shot down in the East Kent area that a temporary ‘holding’ depot was established at Elham in Kent where assorted wreckages of locally-crashed aircraft were assembled prior to removal to RAF Faygate before further processing and despatch to the Northern Aluminium Company depot at Banbury. The Messerschmitt 109 seen in this image is the aircraft brought down at East Langdon on 24 August 1940 as featured on page 31. Note the hole
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  Such was the volume of aircraft being shot down in the East Kent area that a temporary ‘holding’ depot was established at Elham in Kent where assorted wreckages of locally-crashed aircraft were assembled prior to removal to RAF Faygate before further processing and despatch to the Northern Aluminium Company depot at Banbury. The Messerschmitt 109 seen in this image is the aircraft brought down at East Langdon on 24 August 1940 as featured on page 31. Note the hole
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows: One of the earliest enemy aircraft crashes in Kent was this Dornier 17 of 8./KG77 shot down by Hurricanes of 32 Squadron into a hop garden between Beech Farm and Sheephurst Farm at Collier Street near Paddock Wood on 3 July 1940. The aircraft, which drew crowds of sightseers, was a relatively easy recovery job for the salvage party and became one of the first aircraft recovered by 49 MU, RAF Faygate, who dealt with the majority of wartime crashes in Kent, Sussex and Su
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows: One of the earliest enemy aircraft crashes in Kent was this Dornier 17 of 8./KG77 shot down by Hurricanes of 32 Squadron into a hop garden between Beech Farm and Sheephurst Farm at Collier Street near Paddock Wood on 3 July 1940. The aircraft, which drew crowds of sightseers, was a relatively easy recovery job for the salvage party and became one of the first aircraft recovered by 49 MU, RAF Faygate, who dealt with the majority of wartime crashes in Kent, Sussex and Su
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • From smiling Kent schoolboy to murdering jihadi: Class picture of Westminster attacker who blamed 'racism' for his violent criminal behaviour emerges <br />
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This is the first picture of the Westminster ISIS-inspired fanatic Khalid Masood while at school under the name Adrian Ajao<br />
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  • From smiling Kent schoolboy to murdering jihadi: Class picture of Westminster attacker who blamed 'racism' for his violent criminal behaviour emerges <br />
<br />
This is the first picture of the Westminster ISIS-inspired fanatic Khalid Masood while at school under the name Adrian Ajao<br />
©Exclusivepix Media
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  • A lorry engulfed in fire on the A2 has blocked the Dartford Crossing<br />
<br />
A lorry fire blocked the Dartford Crossing this morning.<br />
<br />
The heavy goods vehicle caught alight just after 10am on the A2 slip road to the M25.<br />
<br />
A spokesman from Kent Fire and Rescue said: "We were called at 10.22am to reports that a 32-tonne lorry had caught fire between the cab and lorry of the vehicle.<br />
<br />
"It was on the fast flyover between the A2 and the M25 anti-clockwise.<br />
<br />
"The lorry contained loose tarmac and we used two hose reels of foam to mask the fire.<br />
<br />
"We extinguished it and the vehicle was 20 per cent destroyed by fire.<br />
<br />
"There were no reports of any injuries."<br />
Kent Police Dartford also tweeted saying their officers were at the scene assisting the fire service.<br />
<br />
There is queuing traffic London-bound at the Darenth Interchange and congestion up to the Northfleet turn off.<br />
<br />
Traffic can still join the M25 from the A2 roundabout, but there is congestion up to Bluewater on the A2.<br />
©Sharon Hope/Exclusivepix Media
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  • A lorry engulfed in fire on the A2 has blocked the Dartford Crossing<br />
<br />
A lorry fire blocked the Dartford Crossing this morning.<br />
<br />
The heavy goods vehicle caught alight just after 10am on the A2 slip road to the M25.<br />
<br />
A spokesman from Kent Fire and Rescue said: "We were called at 10.22am to reports that a 32-tonne lorry had caught fire between the cab and lorry of the vehicle.<br />
<br />
"It was on the fast flyover between the A2 and the M25 anti-clockwise.<br />
<br />
"The lorry contained loose tarmac and we used two hose reels of foam to mask the fire.<br />
<br />
"We extinguished it and the vehicle was 20 per cent destroyed by fire.<br />
<br />
"There were no reports of any injuries."<br />
Kent Police Dartford also tweeted saying their officers were at the scene assisting the fire service.<br />
<br />
There is queuing traffic London-bound at the Darenth Interchange and congestion up to the Northfleet turn off.<br />
<br />
Traffic can still join the M25 from the A2 roundabout, but there is congestion up to Bluewater on the A2.<br />
©Sharon Hope/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Lorry_engulfed_Dartford_Crossi...jpg
  • A lorry engulfed in fire on the A2 has blocked the Dartford Crossing<br />
<br />
A lorry fire blocked the Dartford Crossing this morning.<br />
<br />
The heavy goods vehicle caught alight just after 10am on the A2 slip road to the M25.<br />
<br />
A spokesman from Kent Fire and Rescue said: "We were called at 10.22am to reports that a 32-tonne lorry had caught fire between the cab and lorry of the vehicle.<br />
<br />
"It was on the fast flyover between the A2 and the M25 anti-clockwise.<br />
<br />
"The lorry contained loose tarmac and we used two hose reels of foam to mask the fire.<br />
<br />
"We extinguished it and the vehicle was 20 per cent destroyed by fire.<br />
<br />
"There were no reports of any injuries."<br />
Kent Police Dartford also tweeted saying their officers were at the scene assisting the fire service.<br />
<br />
There is queuing traffic London-bound at the Darenth Interchange and congestion up to the Northfleet turn off.<br />
<br />
Traffic can still join the M25 from the A2 roundabout, but there is congestion up to Bluewater on the A2.<br />
©Sharon Hope/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Lorry_engulfed_Dartford_Crossi...jpg
  • A lorry engulfed in fire on the A2 has blocked the Dartford Crossing<br />
<br />
A lorry fire blocked the Dartford Crossing this morning.<br />
<br />
The heavy goods vehicle caught alight just after 10am on the A2 slip road to the M25.<br />
<br />
A spokesman from Kent Fire and Rescue said: "We were called at 10.22am to reports that a 32-tonne lorry had caught fire between the cab and lorry of the vehicle.<br />
<br />
"It was on the fast flyover between the A2 and the M25 anti-clockwise.<br />
<br />
"The lorry contained loose tarmac and we used two hose reels of foam to mask the fire.<br />
<br />
"We extinguished it and the vehicle was 20 per cent destroyed by fire.<br />
<br />
"There were no reports of any injuries."<br />
Kent Police Dartford also tweeted saying their officers were at the scene assisting the fire service.<br />
<br />
There is queuing traffic London-bound at the Darenth Interchange and congestion up to the Northfleet turn off.<br />
<br />
Traffic can still join the M25 from the A2 roundabout, but there is congestion up to Bluewater on the A2.<br />
©Sharon Hope/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Lorry_engulfed_Dartford_Crossi...jpg
  • A lorry engulfed in fire on the A2 has blocked the Dartford Crossing<br />
<br />
A lorry fire blocked the Dartford Crossing this morning.<br />
<br />
The heavy goods vehicle caught alight just after 10am on the A2 slip road to the M25.<br />
<br />
A spokesman from Kent Fire and Rescue said: "We were called at 10.22am to reports that a 32-tonne lorry had caught fire between the cab and lorry of the vehicle.<br />
<br />
"It was on the fast flyover between the A2 and the M25 anti-clockwise.<br />
<br />
"The lorry contained loose tarmac and we used two hose reels of foam to mask the fire.<br />
<br />
"We extinguished it and the vehicle was 20 per cent destroyed by fire.<br />
<br />
"There were no reports of any injuries."<br />
Kent Police Dartford also tweeted saying their officers were at the scene assisting the fire service.<br />
<br />
There is queuing traffic London-bound at the Darenth Interchange and congestion up to the Northfleet turn off.<br />
<br />
Traffic can still join the M25 from the A2 roundabout, but there is congestion up to Bluewater on the A2.<br />
©Sharon Hope/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Lorry_engulfed_Dartford_Crossi...jpg
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
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  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
    Exclusivepix_Vandepump_Rules_Party20..jpeg
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
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  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
    Exclusivepix_Vandepump_Rules_Party13..jpeg
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
    Exclusivepix_Vandepump_Rules_Party11..jpeg
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
    Exclusivepix_Vandepump_Rules_Party09..jpeg
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
    Exclusivepix_Vandepump_Rules_Party08..jpeg
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
    Exclusivepix_Vandepump_Rules_Party07..jpeg
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
    Exclusivepix_Vandepump_Rules_Party06..jpeg
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
    Exclusivepix_Vandepump_Rules_Party04..jpeg
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
    Exclusivepix_Vandepump_Rules_Party03..jpeg
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
    Exclusivepix_Vandepump_Rules_Party02..jpeg
  • Peaches Geldof is dead at the age of 25. Police were called to her house in Wrotham, Kent, at 1.35pm today.<br />
Kent Police described the death as 'sudden' and 'unexplained'.<br />
<br />
STOCK PHOTO - The BMW i3 Global Reveal Party held at Old Billingsgate, London - Peaches Geldof arrives<br />
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  • Peaches Geldof is dead at the age of 25. Police were called to her house in Wrotham, Kent, at 1.35pm today.<br />
Kent Police described the death as 'sudden' and 'unexplained'.<br />
<br />
STOCK PHOTO - The BMW i3 Global Reveal Party held at Old Billingsgate, London - Peaches Geldof arrives<br />
©Exclusivepix
    Exclusivepix_Peaches_Geldof_dead2.JPG
  • Peaches Geldof is dead at the age of 25. Police were called to her house in Wrotham, Kent, at 1.35pm today.<br />
Kent Police described the death as 'sudden' and 'unexplained'.<br />
<br />
STOCK PHOTO - The BMW i3 Global Reveal Party held at Old Billingsgate, London - Peaches Geldof arrives<br />
©Exclusivepix
    Exclusivepix_Peaches_Geldof_dead3.JPG
  • Peaches Geldof is dead at the age of 25. Police were called to her house in Wrotham, Kent, at 1.35pm today.<br />
Kent Police described the death as 'sudden' and 'unexplained'.<br />
<br />
STOCK PHOTO - The BMW i3 Global Reveal Party held at Old Billingsgate, London - Peaches Geldof arrives<br />
©Exclusivepix
    Exclusivepix_Peaches_Geldof_dead4.JPG
  • Peaches Geldof is dead at the age of 25. Police were called to her house in Wrotham, Kent, at 1.35pm today.<br />
Kent Police described the death as 'sudden' and 'unexplained'.<br />
<br />
STOCK PHOTO - The BMW i3 Global Reveal Party held at Old Billingsgate, London - Peaches Geldof arrives<br />
©Exclusivepix
    Exclusivepix_Peaches_Geldof_dead5.JPG
  • Peaches Geldof is dead at the age of 25. Police were called to her house in Wrotham, Kent, at 1.35pm today.<br />
Kent Police described the death as 'sudden' and 'unexplained'.<br />
<br />
STOCK PHOTO - The BMW i3 Global Reveal Party held at Old Billingsgate, London - Peaches Geldof arrives<br />
©Exclusivepix
    Exclusivepix_Peaches_Geldof_dead6.JPG
  • Peaches Geldof is dead at the age of 25. Police were called to her house in Wrotham, Kent, at 1.35pm today.<br />
Kent Police described the death as 'sudden' and 'unexplained'.<br />
<br />
STOCK PHOTO (09-01-14)- Peaches Geldof and Thomas Cohen at the UK Premiere of The Wolf of Wall Street at The Odeon, Leicester Square, London<br />
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  • Peaches Geldof is dead at the age of 25. Police were called to her house in Wrotham, Kent, at 1.35pm today.<br />
Kent Police described the death as 'sudden' and 'unexplained'.<br />
<br />
STOCK PHOTO (09-01-14)- Peaches Geldof at the UK Premiere of The Wolf of Wall Street at The Odeon, Leicester Square, London<br />
©Exclusivepix
    Exclusivepix_Peaches_Geldof_dead7.JPG
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
    Exclusivepix_Vandepump_Rules_Party05..jpeg
  • Mar 26, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America - Vanderpump Rules stars LALA KENT, Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy host REHAB Beach Club on March 26, 2016  inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. <br />
 (Credit Image: © Exclusivepix Media)
    Exclusivepix_Vandepump_Rules_Party01..jpeg
  • Sinkhole cliff diving competition held in Mexico<br />
<br />
Daredevil athletes have jumped from the edge of a 90ft deep sinkhole in a remote part of Mexico, as part of a cliff diving contest.<br />
Divers in the 'Cliff Diving World Series' performed stunts and reached speeds of 40mph before hitting the dark water of Cenote Ik Kil.<br />
Gary Hunt, from Southampton was the overall winner and managed to pull off a Triple Quad – one of the most difficult dives in the world.<br />
The Red Bull event lasted for two days -- though most of that time was probably taken up trying to get back out after each jump. <br />
Gary scored 373.85 and edged out second-placed Silchenko by a little over 10 points, with 2009 champion Duque taking third place.<br />
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Photo Shows: Kent de Mond of USA dives from the 27.2 metre platform during round two of the 2010 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, Cenote Ik Kil, Yucatan, Mexico on June 05; 2010.<br />
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  • Bolt posing Cats<br />
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The Olympics are over, but two homeless kittens cant get enough and have taken to im-purr-sonating Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake. The pair of most recognisable poses have become the favourite of a pair of 13 week old kittens now called Bolt and Blake. Bolt and Blake arrived at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Brands Hatch in Kent on 6 August, after being found as strays in Tower Hamlets, London. It was the day after Jamaica's Usain Bolt ran the second fastest 100m time in history at 9.63 seconds, just ahead of his teammate Yohan Blake. As the kittens flew across their cat pen at warp speed and started pulling some rather familiar poses, staff knew there were only two names for them. Rehoming and Welfare Assistant Sharon Weller said: We couldn't believe it when we saw the kittens doing Bolt and Blake's famous poses and knew they had to be named after the Olympic champions. The kittens are just like their namesakes, as they are energetic and very fast on their feet. Like the Jamaican heroes they are real jokers and love to lark about. We¿re now hoping they can take their place on the podium and find a loving new family. Bolt and Blake can be rehomed as a pair or on their own, and are both looking for loving homes where they will get plenty of attention and won¿t be left on their own for too long. They could live with children aged eight or older, and could possibly live with other cats or a dog.\nAlongside Bolt and Blake, 39 animals across Batterseas three sites have been named after Team GBs golden heroes. They include a homeless Bulldog at Battersea Brands Hatch who has been nicknamed Jess after the golden girl of the Olympics, Jessica Ennis. While 11 of the animals have already found new homes, the rest are still waiting patiently to take their place on the podium and find a loving new family.  Sharon added: All of our animals are gold medal winners in our eyes, and we're hoping new owners come forward to adopt them soon. <br />
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  • Bolt posing Cats<br />
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The Olympics are over, but two homeless kittens cant get enough and have taken to im-purr-sonating Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake. The pair of most recognisable poses have become the favourite of a pair of 13 week old kittens now called Bolt and Blake. Bolt and Blake arrived at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Brands Hatch in Kent on 6 August, after being found as strays in Tower Hamlets, London. It was the day after Jamaica's Usain Bolt ran the second fastest 100m time in history at 9.63 seconds, just ahead of his teammate Yohan Blake. As the kittens flew across their cat pen at warp speed and started pulling some rather familiar poses, staff knew there were only two names for them. Rehoming and Welfare Assistant Sharon Weller said: We couldn't believe it when we saw the kittens doing Bolt and Blake's famous poses and knew they had to be named after the Olympic champions. The kittens are just like their namesakes, as they are energetic and very fast on their feet. Like the Jamaican heroes they are real jokers and love to lark about. We¿re now hoping they can take their place on the podium and find a loving new family. Bolt and Blake can be rehomed as a pair or on their own, and are both looking for loving homes where they will get plenty of attention and won¿t be left on their own for too long. They could live with children aged eight or older, and could possibly live with other cats or a dog.\nAlongside Bolt and Blake, 39 animals across Batterseas three sites have been named after Team GBs golden heroes. They include a homeless Bulldog at Battersea Brands Hatch who has been nicknamed Jess after the golden girl of the Olympics, Jessica Ennis. While 11 of the animals have already found new homes, the rest are still waiting patiently to take their place on the podium and find a loving new family.  Sharon added: All of our animals are gold medal winners in our eyes, and we're hoping new owners come forward to adopt them soon. <br />
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    Exclusivepix_Bolt_Posing_cat3.jpg
  • Bolt posing Cats<br />
<br />
The Olympics are over, but two homeless kittens cant get enough and have taken to im-purr-sonating Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake. The pair of most recognisable poses have become the favourite of a pair of 13 week old kittens now called Bolt and Blake. Bolt and Blake arrived at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Brands Hatch in Kent on 6 August, after being found as strays in Tower Hamlets, London. It was the day after Jamaica's Usain Bolt ran the second fastest 100m time in history at 9.63 seconds, just ahead of his teammate Yohan Blake. As the kittens flew across their cat pen at warp speed and started pulling some rather familiar poses, staff knew there were only two names for them. Rehoming and Welfare Assistant Sharon Weller said: We couldn't believe it when we saw the kittens doing Bolt and Blake's famous poses and knew they had to be named after the Olympic champions. The kittens are just like their namesakes, as they are energetic and very fast on their feet. Like the Jamaican heroes they are real jokers and love to lark about. We¿re now hoping they can take their place on the podium and find a loving new family. Bolt and Blake can be rehomed as a pair or on their own, and are both looking for loving homes where they will get plenty of attention and won¿t be left on their own for too long. They could live with children aged eight or older, and could possibly live with other cats or a dog.\nAlongside Bolt and Blake, 39 animals across Batterseas three sites have been named after Team GBs golden heroes. They include a homeless Bulldog at Battersea Brands Hatch who has been nicknamed Jess after the golden girl of the Olympics, Jessica Ennis. While 11 of the animals have already found new homes, the rest are still waiting patiently to take their place on the podium and find a loving new family.  Sharon added: All of our animals are gold medal winners in our eyes, and we're hoping new owners come forward to adopt them soon. <br />
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  • Bolt posing Cats<br />
<br />
The Olympics are over, but two homeless kittens cant get enough and have taken to im-purr-sonating Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake. The pair of most recognisable poses have become the favourite of a pair of 13 week old kittens now called Bolt and Blake. Bolt and Blake arrived at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Brands Hatch in Kent on 6 August, after being found as strays in Tower Hamlets, London. It was the day after Jamaica's Usain Bolt ran the second fastest 100m time in history at 9.63 seconds, just ahead of his teammate Yohan Blake. As the kittens flew across their cat pen at warp speed and started pulling some rather familiar poses, staff knew there were only two names for them. Rehoming and Welfare Assistant Sharon Weller said: We couldn't believe it when we saw the kittens doing Bolt and Blake's famous poses and knew they had to be named after the Olympic champions. The kittens are just like their namesakes, as they are energetic and very fast on their feet. Like the Jamaican heroes they are real jokers and love to lark about. We¿re now hoping they can take their place on the podium and find a loving new family. Bolt and Blake can be rehomed as a pair or on their own, and are both looking for loving homes where they will get plenty of attention and won¿t be left on their own for too long. They could live with children aged eight or older, and could possibly live with other cats or a dog.\nAlongside Bolt and Blake, 39 animals across Batterseas three sites have been named after Team GBs golden heroes. They include a homeless Bulldog at Battersea Brands Hatch who has been nicknamed Jess after the golden girl of the Olympics, Jessica Ennis. While 11 of the animals have already found new homes, the rest are still waiting patiently to take their place on the podium and find a loving new family.  Sharon added: All of our animals are gold medal winners in our eyes, and we're hoping new owners come forward to adopt them soon. <br />
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    Exclusivepix_Bolt_Posing_cat1.jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  Another tail unit, but this time from a Blenheim that has crashed and burned out near RAF Manston, Kent. The 49 MU salvage party again pose for the customary group photograph before the wreckage is loaded up for return to Faygate. This was not a wreck that could be repaired or returned to service and was described as ‘Category 3’ damage – i.e. written-off.<br />
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  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  This Heinkel 111 is on temporary display in the front car park of The Half Moon pub at Hildenborough in Kent, and only a very short distance from where it was shot down on 11 September 1940. Again a civilian lorry has been pressed into service to take the wreck away, and full advantage is being taken of the public interest aroused by the German bomber as soldiers pass around a collecting tin for the Spitfire Fund. Ironically, and just a little over one month later, a
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  This was a Messerschmitt 109 that was beyond much use as an exhibition piece although, in truth, its crushed, truncated and compressed state would surely have generated a good deal of interest. It is pictured at Spruce Lawns, Elham, Kent on 15 October 1940 after it was said that a bullet from a burst of machine gun fire had detonated its single bomb under the fuselage sending the aircraft down in a shower of pieces and minus its engine and rear fuselage. However the d
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:   London’s Guildhall is the venue here for Gefreiter Herbert Rungen’s former mount as his Messerschmitt goes on display to boost the donation of pennies to the Spitfire Fund and here it is being manoeuvred into position by a civilian gang using a heavy crane. Herbert Rungen had made a forced landing at Hastingleigh, near Ashford in Kent on 13 October 1940 after his aircraft was severely damaged in combat with Spitfires. Under the camouflage paint on the fuselage co
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  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  The Messerschmitt 109 was generally not seen in the air as far west as Truro where this example was exhibited during January and February of 1941. The aircraft had been shot down in Kent at Blean, near Canterbury on 6 September 1940 with its pilot, Uffz Ernst Nittmann, captured unhurt. Previously the aircraft had been displayed at Broad Quay, Bristol, and is thought to have been taken from Truro to Falmouth Docks where it was dismantled and crated ready for shipment t
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  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  As we have already seen, a considerable number of Messerschmitt 109s were recovered from their various crash sites in a relatively undamaged state and were quickly earmarked for public display at venues the length of the country. Mostly this was in aid of the Spitfire Fund. 49 MU at Faygate, at the heart of the collection of wrecks from Kent and Sussex, were ideally placed to source Me 109s for display purposes. Specimens that were largely intact were generally chosen
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  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  The Royal Engineers lend a hand, helping with a gantry and block-and-tackle as they lift the Messerschmitt 109 flown by Oblt Egon Troha of 9./JG3 who made a forced-landing with a damaged radiator at Westcourt Farm, Sheperdswell, Kent on 29 October 1940. The name ‘Erika’ is painted on the engine cowling above the emblem of the Nordic axe.<br />
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  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  Rather more substantially intact was this Messerschmitt 109 of 3./JG52 which had been shot down at Penshurst Aerodrome, Kent on 27 October 1940. Its pilot, Fw Shieverhofer, was taken prisoner – allegedly by the Spitfire pilot of 74 Squadron who had shot him down and who immediately put down on the Penshurst landing ground to ensure the Luftwaffe pilot’s capture. As a rather precariously overhanging load, counterbalanced by its heavy DB 601 engine, the aircraft bec
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  ‘Your chimney swept, madam?’ This was the aftermath of yet another German aircraft that struck another building after being shot down. This incident was at Maidstone in Kent on 5 September 1940 with a Messerschmitt 109 crashing into a house at 6 Hardy Street. Ironically, the emblem for this Me 109 unit (I./JG54) depicted a chimney sweep with his ladder and in this instance the soot certainly seems to have been comprehensively cleared from this particular chimney.
    ExPix_RARE_PHOTOGRAPHS_AIRCRAFT_SALV...jpg
  • RARE PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT SALVAGE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN AND THE BLITZ,<br />
<br />
Clearing away the debris and detritus of modern mechanised warfare is some- thing that warring nations have had to deal with since the end of the First World War, and the inevitable result of twentieth century warfare was the<br />
large-scale littering of land and sea with the wreckages that combat left behind. The massive and widespread land battles across Europe during the first and second world wars left their own particular trails of destruction and debris that had to be cleared away before normal life could once again resume in the post war periods, and those clear-up operations presented their own challenges, dangers and difficulties. In the British Isles during the Second World War, and for the first time in modern history, the country was faced with widespread destruction caused by bombing, and disrup- tion and damage to infrastructure caused by almost six years of conflict – some of that damage resulting from defensive measures taken by the military with the estab- lishment of aerodromes, fortifications and other defences.<br />
Putting things back to how they were took very many years, although during the 1939–1944 period itself a far more immediate problem faced the authorities in Britain: the collection and disposal of shot down or crashed aircraft, allied and enemy. Such crashes needed almost immediate attention for a variety of reasons. How were they dealt with, and what subsequently happened to them?<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  The pilot of this Hurricane was not so lucky. In this incident, another Tangmere based pilot, Flt Lt Carl Davis of 601 Squadron, was killed when his aircraft was shot down and crashed into the garden of Canterbury Cottage at Matfield in Kent. Curious locals came to view the wreck and were charged 6d by the owner of the cottage to gain access to the garden, with all proceeds going to the Spitfire Fund. The villager on the right looks intent on getting his six-pennywort
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