The Dutch Camp at Wrottesley Park

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Date:1941

Description:Pictured here is a billet to house the Dutch Servicemen who escaped the German invasion. The buildings were erected on part of the Wrottesley Estate at Perton adjacent to the new Perton Airfield. In about 1940 the camp became the headquarters of the Princess Irene Brigade.

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Image courtesy of: Mr Peter Leigh

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Source: Mr Peter Leigh

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