World War II Tunnels, Gibraltar
The World War II tunnels were built by the Royal Engineers during the 1940s, when Britain was at war with Germany and Italy. At the time, the future of Gibraltar looked uncertain, as Axis forces dominated much of Europe and an attack on the fortress appeared highly probable.
Winston Churchill and the British military leaders believed that an attack on Gibraltar was imminent therefore the answer was to construct a massive network of tunnels, to build a fortress inside a fortress, a city within a city.
Follow in the Footsteps of Churchill...
In May 2005 the World War II Tunnels were opened to the general public and now you too can follow in the footsteps of Churchill, Sikorski and De Gaulle and walk through this amazing testament to the soldiers and civilians who toiled in the very bowels of the Rock during the darkest days of the War.
After recent upgrades for a new, modern exhibition, visitors can now see a remarkable artifact: a Supermarine Spitfire!
Named after Supermarine Aviation Works where it was developed, the Spitfire was much loved by its pilots and operated in several roles, including interceptor, photo-reconnaissance and fighter-bomber.
The plane was part of a strategic effort to provide air support to the Mediterranean during the war. Today, it remains on display in the tunnels, showcasing both the ingenuity and resourcefulness of wartime engineering.
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