UK’s Secret Underground Fuel Network That Helped Win WWII
A huge, little-known network of underground pipes spans the UK. Officially still a state secret, and bringing fuel to the plane that takes you on holiday. The underground pipelines were built in 1941 to ensure a steady supply of fuel to airports throughout the United Kingdom during the Second World War. The fuel network is still working. It delivers fuel to Heathrow and other airports in the country. Dallas Campbell from BBC uncovers the underground fuel network that exists underneath Britain. Check it out below.
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