Role | Name | Posted from | Until |
---|---|---|---|
Operator | Mr William Cookson | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
Operator | Mr James Alex C. Davies | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
Operator | Mr Harry Jackson | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
Runner | Mr Robert Potts | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
Runner | Mr George Willis Dawson Wylie | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
The wireless was concealed in a hut in Middle Brunton Farm, on Brunton Lane, just north of Newcastle and close to the Great North Road (A1). It was described as 7 feet by 4 feetThe hut was apparently sound proofed with the door padded with felt, to avoid any transmissions being overheard.
Since the war the area has been extensively developed and the site is now behind Brunton First School near Newcastle Great Park.
The Newcastle Journal, dated 20 June 1945, ran an article explaining the Special Duties and the role of Bob Potts.
The observers were expected to grade the information by reliability. 1) directly observed, 2) reliably reported, 3) from other sources. Each man had a password and code.
Middle Brunton Outstation
Jones Map
The Newcastle Journal 20 Jun 1945
Blyth News 3 Sep 1945