The Pillboxes at the beginning are you aware that there should be a bunker complex linking all the pillboxes. Have you come across it yet? as you don't say.
Thanks SgtGrech. Just one more question... the buildings photographed from the inside at 01:43... This reminds me of two buildings at Kings Cliffe, except the ones at there had large metal ducts on the ceiling running down the length of the room. Been there two or three times, but nobody knows what they are, cant even ID them from the airfield plan. Curious to know what the photos are in the vid here at 01:43. Many thanks. Keep up the good work.
The buildings photographed from inside are the 24 man & 32 man sleeping shelters. I am not sure if they are found on Bomber airfields or only on Fighter stations as they seem to be an integral part of the fighter pens.
Ah, yes, sorry, I should have realised. Probably not the same buildings then. The rear of the fighter pens at K.Cliffe have air radi shelters and red brick walls with gun loops encompasing the pen. The mystery buildings I had in mind were over near the control tower. I just read Charmy Down had Turbinlite Havocs/Bostons.. Ive had the great pleasure of meeting Tom Clark (William Terrence Clark of 1451 and 1455 Flt, who was a Radar Op on them. He didnt speak very favourably of the concept! Thanks.
You can find a list of all of the RAF Airfields on Wikipeadia and under each one, it say's whether it is still in use or disused. A good idea would be to buy a copy of each of the 'Military Airfields of Britain' series by Ken Delve, as they have details of all of them, what they were used forand when, a map of their location and what sort of state they were when the book was published. There are different books for different regions of the UK. Hope this helps x
Black Widows were never stationed at Charmy Down. Three USAAF night fighter Sqns were transferred in to await these aircraft but they never arrived so they were transferred back out again. There was a USAAF combat repair depot there though. I think it repaired mainly allison engined aircraft (P40's & P38's).
Thank you so much for this compilation. My Father, who passed away in December 2004 was stationed at Charmy Down during WWII. He was ground crew, and they called him 'Doc'. He was seriously wounded by the propeller blade of an aircraft he was standing under, and was thrown over 50 ffet by the impact.The MO presumed he was dead, but the stretcher party sent to pick up his body were astounded to find him still alive. he was hospitalised for nearly 6 months, and recovered almost totally. Thanks!!
The Pillboxes at the beginning are you aware that there should be a bunker complex linking all the pillboxes. Have you come across it yet? as you don't say.
Indie5018 1 year ago
paintball...
moviedout 1 year ago
Great video, but the music was weird and actually quite annoying. I Don't think it went well with the video at all. But great photography x
traceynorthernstar 1 year ago
Good photo-tour mate.
01:32 - is that not a switch gear hut?
01:40 - Not seen that before, any ideas as to what it is?
Hanglands 2 years ago
Thanks mate.
01:32 could be a switch gear hut, I'm not 100% sure as it was on private property & I couldn't get any closer.
01:40 is a 24 man sleeping shelter at the rear of one of the fighter pens.
sgtgrech 2 years ago
Thanks SgtGrech. Just one more question... the buildings photographed from the inside at 01:43... This reminds me of two buildings at Kings Cliffe, except the ones at there had large metal ducts on the ceiling running down the length of the room. Been there two or three times, but nobody knows what they are, cant even ID them from the airfield plan. Curious to know what the photos are in the vid here at 01:43. Many thanks. Keep up the good work.
Hanglands 2 years ago
The buildings photographed from inside are the 24 man & 32 man sleeping shelters. I am not sure if they are found on Bomber airfields or only on Fighter stations as they seem to be an integral part of the fighter pens.
sgtgrech 2 years ago
Ah, yes, sorry, I should have realised. Probably not the same buildings then. The rear of the fighter pens at K.Cliffe have air radi shelters and red brick walls with gun loops encompasing the pen. The mystery buildings I had in mind were over near the control tower. I just read Charmy Down had Turbinlite Havocs/Bostons.. Ive had the great pleasure of meeting Tom Clark (William Terrence Clark of 1451 and 1455 Flt, who was a Radar Op on them. He didnt speak very favourably of the concept! Thanks.
Hanglands 2 years ago
It's sad to see places like this decay into dust gradually.
I really need to set about visiting airfields like this.
Do you know of any more?
Is it possible you can tell me the locations too please?
Thanks, good video.
mrrmancunian 2 years ago
You can find a list of all of the RAF Airfields on Wikipeadia and under each one, it say's whether it is still in use or disused. A good idea would be to buy a copy of each of the 'Military Airfields of Britain' series by Ken Delve, as they have details of all of them, what they were used forand when, a map of their location and what sort of state they were when the book was published. There are different books for different regions of the UK. Hope this helps x
traceynorthernstar 1 year ago
Thanks a lot, I'll take a look and see if I can buy it online.
mrrmancunian 1 year ago
and also `Black widow` aircraft..top secret at the time.
neddlykins 2 years ago
Black Widows were never stationed at Charmy Down. Three USAAF night fighter Sqns were transferred in to await these aircraft but they never arrived so they were transferred back out again. There was a USAAF combat repair depot there though. I think it repaired mainly allison engined aircraft (P40's & P38's).
sgtgrech 2 years ago
Thank you so much for this compilation. My Father, who passed away in December 2004 was stationed at Charmy Down during WWII. He was ground crew, and they called him 'Doc'. He was seriously wounded by the propeller blade of an aircraft he was standing under, and was thrown over 50 ffet by the impact.The MO presumed he was dead, but the stretcher party sent to pick up his body were astounded to find him still alive. he was hospitalised for nearly 6 months, and recovered almost totally. Thanks!!
salouselvis 2 years ago
Wow he was one lucky guy. What sqn was he with??
sgtgrech 2 years ago
cant think of a better sound track and great pics
debrules 2 years ago
Why thank you, I'm glad you like it : )
sgtgrech 2 years ago
Enjoyed watching this video, an excellent tour round the base, thankyou
komsomolets 3 years ago
Very good- I visit it very occaisionally. Are the "travellers" still up there?
Chris, Bristol UK
bristolmodtv175 3 years ago
Excellent pictures. Sad about the disrespectful decay. Didn't really like the background music. But good job putting it all together.
evy0579 3 years ago 3