Kineton Ordnance Depot

[ydnum303]

Hi All,

On the television yesterday evening was a programme about "munitionettes" in WW1, who worked at Chilworth. However, part of the programme included an interview with an officer (a Lt. Col., I think) who appeared to be in charge of what looked like a very interesting ammunition display at Kineton.

Does anyone know if it is possible for civilians to have a look around this display, or is it strictly "Military personnel only"?

Regards,
Roger.

 

[John P]

Roger,

Kineton was the home of what was called the Army School of Ammunition (I believe it is now called the Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Munitions and Search School) when I was in the Army and was where Ammunition Technicians trained. There is (was) a very impressive display consisting of just about every type of (British) munition you could think of and was used for training purposes as well as a display. I left over 12 years ago so my info is probably out of date but I doubt if civilians are allowed to visit.

Regards

John P