East Preston: wartime aerial photography.
Compare a wartime reconnaissance photograph with modern satellite imagery of East Preston.
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Second World WarToday
Using the comparison
The historical photograph covers part of the view; modern satellite imagery remains visible outside its footprint. Historic England dates the linked USAAF collection to 1943–44. The exact date of this photograph is unconfirmed; its individual archive record is needed to establish it.
Look closely
- Which roads or landmarks can you recognise in both views?
- Where has the settlement or landscape changed most?
- Which differences might come from the way the map or photograph was made?
Maps and credits
Historical aerial photograph: United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), sourced from the Historic England Archive USAAF collection. Modern satellite imagery: Google satellite. The individual archive reference and full satellite provider credits have not been supplied.