Obersalzberg and Eagles Nest Trip Pictures including some Then and Nows

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  1. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Some shots from outside.

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  2. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

  3. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    On the way back down

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  4. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

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  5. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Back down to Obersalzberg we went to the Documentation Centre which used to be the Hoher Goll Guest House where some of Hitlers Guests stayed. Graffiti is still visible of the right hand corner of the building.

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    The rear of the building wih an original feature.

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    I would strongly recommend anyone visting the area to allow atleast two hours for this excellent information centre. It only cost a few Euro's and was excellent value for money.
     
  6. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    After walking around the numbered sections in the centre the tour continues under ground into a vast array of bunkers.

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    These tunnels lead back up to houses like Martin Bormanns (When it exsisted) and Air Raid Shelters, Hospitals, Offices, Toilets, Diesel Fuel Storage Bunkers and the like.
     
  7. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Some Graffiti

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  8. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    A security point at the end of one of the tunnels. Looking through a MG mount towards an exit which gives a idea how hard it would be to over run the complex.

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  9. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

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    The 'after' shot was taken after 617 Squadron visited the area in early May 1945.
     
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  10. Gage

    Gage The Battle of Barking Creek

    Great stuff.
     
  11. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

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  12. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Opposite the Turken it was reported to have contained strong boxes, safes and large amounts of ammunition and explosives.

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  13. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

  14. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

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  15. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    After two trips to the area and several arguments we finally found it !
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    Andrea pointing to the South facing marble wall
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    Looking West along the same wall.
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    Looking East towards the garage.
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    Further up the hill moving North I found what appears to be some steps.
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    Back at the garage. The garage windows have been blocked with concrete.
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    A shot of the Berghoff being destroyed after the war. Looking North West you can clearly see the garage on the right now overgrown with trees.
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    How the mighty fall, the Berghoff in its former glory. Again the garage is visible on the right.
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  16. WhiskeyGolf

    WhiskeyGolf Senior Member

    Stunning photos Andy, thanks for sharing them!
    WG
     
  17. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    The remains of one of the security check points to the area.
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    This was within 20 feet of the above picture-Not sure what it is though but I suspect its related.
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  18. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

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    Another one of the check points. You can just see the remainson the left handside. The Berghoff is now covered by the trees on the right.
     
  19. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

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  20. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

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