Cold War

In pictures: Amazing items found in Devonport's secret Cold War bunker

Documents found inside Devonport's forgotten Cold War bunker 300822 CREDIT BFBS
Forces News cameras have filmed inside the bunker.
Chalkboard appearing to show the last time Devonport's forgotten Cold War bunker was manned
It is thought to have been last staffed in 1973 - but that’s only from markings on the chalkboard pictured.
Civil Defence Handbook found inside Devonport's forgotten Cold War bunker 300822 CREDIT BFBS
The opening of the bunker reveals the very real threat of nuclear war a whole generation lived with.
Social Fire extinguisher found inside Devonport's forgotten Cold War bunker 300822 CREDIT BFBS
It has been largely untouched and unexplored for over 45 years and completely closed off for 10 years.
Coffee pot found inside Devonport's forgotten Cold War bunker 300822 CREDIT BFBS
Alongside documents, the bunker includes relics of a bygone era.
Documents found inside Devonport's forgotten Cold War bunker 300822 CREDIT BFBS
Chalkboard appearing to show the last time Devonport's forgotten Cold War bunker was manned
Civil Defence Handbook found inside Devonport's forgotten Cold War bunker 300822 CREDIT BFBS
Social Fire extinguisher found inside Devonport's forgotten Cold War bunker 300822 CREDIT BFBS
Coffee pot found inside Devonport's forgotten Cold War bunker 300822 CREDIT BFBS

Forces News cameras have been inside a forgotten Cold War bunker at Devonport Naval Base.

The bunker, which has been completely closed off for a decade and relatively untouched and unexplored for over 45 years, is thought to have been last staffed in 1973.

Here's a look at some of the remarkable finds discovered in the bunker. 

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