FA Gebäude (France)
Located in the Hauts-de-France region near the town of Journy, this structure is identified as FA Gebäude (FA Building) in historical records. It served as a V1 flying bomb launch site during World War II, specifically as part of the German Regelbau 501 series of launch installations. These sites were critical for the V1 campaign against Allied targets, with the FA designation indicating a Feuerstellung (firing position) facility. The concrete construction would have featured thick walls and reinforced roofs to protect personnel and equipment from Allied air raids.
Specifications
- Build Year: 1943 (inferred from WWII context and Regelbau 501 standardization)
- Function: V1 flying bomb launch site
- Armament: Multiple V1 flying bombs (Fieseler Fi 103) stored and launched from underground bunkers
- Crew: Estimated 12 personnel (typical for Regelbau 501 sites)
- Thickness: 2m+ reinforced concrete walls (standard for Regelbau 501)
- Type: Regelbau 501 (standard German V1 launch bunker design)
This bunker represents a key element of Nazi Germany's strategic bombing infrastructure during the latter stages of the conflict, positioned to strike targets in southern England and the Low Countries from occupied French territory.