Jenks enters Underground WW2 Air Raid Shelter Brooklands.1991

When Brooklands was built and after, a number of underground areas were constructed. This particular one was built under the north banking and was sealed up when the hanger above it was removed. These tunnels were often used for shelter during the war years, by the people working in the aircraft factories.

A group of us entered the sealed off tunnel, on the 16 January 1991. The team included the F1 Legend DSJ (Denis Sargent Jenkinson) Author, Journalist, Racing Driver and the man who won the 1955 Mille Miglia with Moss.I hope those of you who also had the honour of knowing, him will enjoy seeing him in this Clip.


The tunnel itself was resealed and has subsequently become overgrown.

If you want to see more Brooklands videos like this, go to http://uk.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=D60750C987B6AE0D
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[robuk1981]

wow do these tunnels still exist?

i love exploring stuff like this

[andysvideo]

Still there and the much bigger ones off Brooklands Road. But all are now sealed up for H & S !!!!!

[TheTimeChmaber]

did you ever make a video of the tunnels under hill house drive?

[andysvideo]

Yes I did film in there and I am in the process of posting it on here, however it will be a couple more months yet. I will try and remember to email you when it is posted.

[andysvideo]

You should also have a look at some of my other posting were you will find the Canteen and the fire station you may remember.

Cheers Andy

[Tuckstacks]

been looking for ages cant find them ,please help

[andysvideo]

You wont find the tunnels itself it was blocked up by Gallaghers may years ago.

[tacticalbattledroid]

good to see inside something like this and see its still in good condition ';-)

[optimusmikey]

no i mean y did it get blocked again?

[optimusmikey]

@andysvideo who re sealed them

[undergroundkent]

Great video, would have loved to been there when you first got in.

[trawkins]

My Father was a carpenter at Vickers during the war, and in the Home Guard there. I only know of one actual raid that hit the Machine shop. I was an apprentice in the Club House '64 to '67 not far from this shelter. See my Dad in my VC 10 video on Youtube. Thanks