Civilian John 'Big John' Crumley's photo's
Big John was the Head Groundsman at the Rossdowney site, and retired in 1973.
(Photo's provided by John's son, Noel, who also worked at the base.)

John in center of early photo. "Deadmen" were concrete anchor points for the guy lines that supported the field antenna poles.

The following pictures are from Big John's retirement in 1973.
(Noel has indicated names he remembers, but please let us know if you can provide additional names for these pictures.)

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