These stunning images show the inside of an abandoned RAF base in Northamptonshire where Hollywood star Clarke Gable was stationed during World War II.
RAF Polebrook near Oundle was built in 1940 with the original construction of three runways.
The squadron No. 90 of the RAF was stationed there until February 1942 and flew 22 bomb attacks with targets on Bremen, Brest, Emden, Kiel, Oslo and Rotterdam.
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In June 1942, control of the site was transferred to the United States Army Airforce, which stationed the 97th and 351st Bombardment Groups on the base.
Both outfits took part in major battles in Europe during World War II, including the Battle of Normandy, Operation Varsity, and the Battle of the Bulge.
For much of 1943, Captain Clark Gable was stationed in Polebrook to produce an aircraft gunner recruitment film.
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He had trained with the 351st Bomb Group at Biggs Army Air Base in Texas and Pueblo Army Air Base in Colorado and then escorted them overseas in early April 1943.
At the 351st, Gone with the Wind, and in one night, Star Gable flew five combat missions as an observer.
When he was first deployed in May 1943, he fired shots from a machine gun mounted in the radio room and suffered mild frostbite from wearing leather gloves in extreme cold.
During his third in July 1943, a 20mm shell came through the flight deck and cut off the heel of Gables’ boot before kicking inches from his head – all without exploding.
After that, the crew discovered the fifteen holes in the plane and Gable noticed his bot.
He brushed aside concern from reporters, claiming, “I didn’t know it happened. I didn’t know about it until we fell eleven thousand feet.
“Only then did I see the hole in the tower.”
On October 4th, he received the Air Medal for completing five combat missions and later the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Bruce Lee from Urbex – This is England took the photos while visiting the base on Saturday 14th August.
He said, “I went with two new friends. We only covered a small section of Polebrook, there is a little more, but time was against us.
“The Battle HQ is flooded at the back entrance so we couldn’t get into this area.
“It was nice walking through the woods looking for the bomb shelters and the sun was shining.
“I plan to return sometime in winter to see it all through when the vegetation has subsided.”
He still has to explore the area at night but said that “would definitely add to the experience”.
Bruce added, “I think these places should be saved. Polebrook should be protected.
“History is slowly disappearing and the people who served there fought for our freedom today.”
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See below for pictures of RAF Polebrook in Northamptonshire.