Herbert Stephen Hickmott

Publicity from Adrian Westwood lead to the identification of the operator of the wireless set at Hamstreet Woods. According to an article in the Kentish Express, Thomas Newton-Taylor, from Loose, near Maidstone, recognised the account as fitting with his father-in-laws tales of having a clandestine wireless station in case of invasion. Herbert Hickmott ran a milk round from nearby Hampden Farm. His travels around the area delivering milk, would have given him access to contacts, even after an invasion, as the need for deliveries would mean the Germans would likely allow his work to continue. Thomas and his son Paul visited the bunker and were photographed there for the article.