The bunkers built to survive an apocalypse

Gerald · 12-08-17, 09:42 PM

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As the Cold War brought the threat of annihilation closer, governments and citizens burrowed underground in an effort to build shelters that could survive a nuclear blast.

http://www.bbc.com/future/gallery/20...-an-apocalypse

In the 50's and sixties,this was common.

STEED · 12-09-17, 06:56 AM

What about the brexit apocalypse?

ikalugin · 12-09-17, 07:23 AM

Heh, the museum of cold war in Moscow (aka GO42) got mentioned.

Gerald · 12-09-17, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

What about the brexit apocalypse?

Well...this is something bigger an a apocalypse.

Reece · 12-09-17, 06:23 PM

One of the views is just an old telephone exchange!!

Gerald · 12-09-17, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

One of the views is just an old telephone exchange!!

Built especially for Aussies.

Reece · 12-09-17, 11:03 PM

Yes they were called Thunderboxes!!

Gerald · 12-10-17, 01:20 AM

You have one of these?

Reece · 12-10-17, 02:13 AM

Doesn't everyone!!

STEED · 12-10-17, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Yes they were called Thunderboxes!!

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Originally Posted by Vendor

You have one of these?

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Originally Posted by Reece

Doesn't everyone!!

I can't claim to have a fart box as you say Thunderbox.

Reece · 12-10-17, 07:17 AM

STEED's Thunderbox

August · 12-10-17, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Doesn't everyone!!

I do. A cozy 4x8 single-holer with a clear corrugated plastic roof which makes it very light and airy.

Gerald · 12-10-17, 03:33 PM

I'ts was a small place.

Reece · 12-10-17, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by August

I do. A cozy 4x8 single-holer

Some were double, but just imagine sitting next to someone dropping bombs!!

August · 12-10-17, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Some were double, but just imagine sitting next to someone dropping bombs!!

Y'know I used to think that as well but an old Mainer explained to me that a 2 holers real purpose was not for them to be used at the same time but rather to accommodate two different sized butts. That's why the holes will be different sizes.

12-09-17, 06:56 AM	#2
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	What about the brexit apocalypse? __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Heh, the museum of cold war in Moscow (aka GO42) got mentioned. __________________ Grumpy as always.

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Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,701 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	One of the views is just an old telephone exchange!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,701 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Yes they were called Thunderboxes!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	You have one of these? __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-10-17, 02:13 AM	#9
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,701 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Doesn't everyone!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

12-10-17, 07:17 AM	#11
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,701 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	STEED's Thunderbox __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

12-10-17, 03:33 PM	#13
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	I'ts was a small place. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie