DSE first began the manufacture of hangars during World War
II. A series of 900 Bellman hangars were produced in the
period from 1939 to 1945 and the company has manufactured
a wide range of hangars since then for both local and overseas
markets.

http://www.dse.co.za/comp/hangars.html
----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Vines <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 1:52 AM
Subject: Re: Quonset and Nissen Huts and now aircraft hangars


> Last Month there was a vibrant discussion on portable WWII buildings, with
> considerable information on Nissen, Quonset and other prefabricated types.
I
> am interseted in another form, Bellman Hangars, an all steel clear-span
> building using modular components whcih breakdown into sections small
enough
> to put on trucks, including sectional staunchens, girders, wall panels and
> sliding door sections. They are apparently a British design, manufactured
by
> Lysaght in Newcstle (New South Wales)
>
> any one have something more to add about these, particularly how many may
> survive.
>
> Gary Vines
> Archaeologist
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>
> Gary Vines
> Archaeologist
> -----------------------------
> Biosis Research Pty. Ltd.
> Natural and Cultural Heritage Consultants
> 322 Bay Street (PO Box 489)
> PORT MELBOURNE, 3207
>
> ph: (03) 9646 9499
> fax: (03) 9646 9242
> mobile: 0428 526 898
> mailto:[log in to unmask]
>