RAF Lakenheath to RAF Mildenhall [Full Drive}
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
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This first video is pretty rough, try the video above for a much steadier, clearer, video of the drive between Lakenheath and Mildenhall.
This is the full drive on dash cam from RAF Lakenheath to RAF Mildenhall. I know we wished we could look at stuff like this before we PCS'd over here. With the difference in traffic and road conditions here, it's hard to tell how far of a drive it is between certain locations. This is the full drive between Lakenheath and Mildenhall taking the quickest route.
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Thank you for the posting. My father was stationed at RAF Lakenheath 1979 to 1983. Went to RAF Mildenhall quite a few times. For 3 years I rode the bus to school at RAF Feltwell.
Thanks! What memories for me also. Was stationed at Lakenheath from July 1969-Dec. 1972. Mechanic on F100's and F4's (493rd TFS). Like everyone has already commented, road hasn't changed much although I do like that they have curve warning signs. We were at the mercy of being sober to tell that the curve was coming - LOL!!!
Went back as a reservist in 1984, 1994, and 2000 - all to Mildenhall. Loved the UK. Thanks to Google Street View, I still scroll up and down the streets of London where I hung out and partied. Neighborhoods look the same.
Someone do the same in Newmarket.
Thanks again.
Must be hard to drive and play the piano at the same time!
Yes, thanks for this memorable tour. I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath, 1961/64 I had my Morris Minor back then, and I made this drive many times headed to the Mildenhall Airman’s Club, however I recall this drive in the dense damp fog, after a night of adult beverages many times heading back to Lakenheath ...its not for the faint of heart. I loved my Suffolk, East Anglia 3 years. 👍🏻🇺🇸
Thank you for your service to the military and beer industry ! We love our ´Yanks´ in the U.K. Part of the landscape , especially East Anglia, since 1942 . Never leave us .
Thank you for sharing this, I was a kid in the 19080's pops was stationed at Mildenhall we lived at Lakenheath. The greatest time of my life, learning about British culture. The memory of this road every Saturday morning to play in the soccer games omg. I am in my 40's and to this day I miss the fish n chips, and the air shows we used to have back than were amazing. But once again thank you for sharing this video.
Dad was stationed @ RAF Mildenhall in the mid 80's. We lived on Golden Miller Cl, Newmarket for the first year then moved to Base housing @ RAF Lakenheath by the elementary school but all that housing has been torn down & rebuilt now. from What I understand you cant take a left out that gate any more & take the A road to Mildenhall.
Mildenhall air shows were the best, miss those days.
Mildenhall Air Shows ! My English husband speaks on them in wonder. Huge events with up to 250,000 visitors ! Cars stacked for miles to get in . A taste of the U.S.A. in the east of England with lovely friendly Americans , American food , American cars.....etc. Sadly no more either due to safety concerns or budgetary constraints , or both. Don´t ever leave. Please !
I was in the Air cadets in the late 80's. The Mildenhall Airshow was amazing. Got to see an SR-71 on the ground and in the air which was something else...
@@andysimkin5200 This is an old post I'm reading from you but I got a chance to be assigned to the SR-71 squadron on Okinawa for 4 yrs and after awhile you get tired of the noise when it starts up in the hangar. Four yrs is all I could take..... lol cheers :)
Thanks for the memory drive, We were there 64-70, Dad was at Mildenhall and Mom at Lakenheath. We drove those roads all the time, we lived on Holywell Row
How much different does it look now?
Great memories indeed. I was at Mildenhall in the mid 80's...Lived just off base on Holmesly Green. I sure wish we had PC's/internet back then.
@@Mullikia Also there mid 80's. Lived at Isleham at first then moved to base housing .. Birdview Sq RAF Feltwell.
As a Brit who has never been near these two bases I never realised they were only 3 miles apart! My Uncle lives at Littleport which is not too far away and served in the RAF during WW2 on Lancaster bombers from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire. He is still going strong at the grand old age of 99 this coming December.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I was stationed at RAF Mildenhall for 7 years and drove that road many many times. It brings back great memories of my time spent there and the incredible friends I made while there!
Wow! This brings back memories. I drove that route many times! Loved our little British Vauxhall car. 😊
Technically, the white sign with the diagonal black cross is the "national speed limit" sign. The national speed limit in the UK is currently 60mph on single lane roads and 70 on dual carriageways eg motorways - unless indicated otherwise. These signs are used so if the government changed the national speed limit, it could do so overnight without the need replace all the signs. This is a rare event, the last time the national speed limit was changed was in the early seventies duing the oil crisis. The maximum speed limit was lowered to 50mph in an effort to conserve fuel.
Got orders to Lakenheath with a report date in April! So excited to be moving to the UK, it looks amazing!
I found out about 6 months in advance also. I looked up everything possible about Lakenheath before I came over. Such a small place, there wasn't too much to see. But, it's so close to so many big places, you'll never get bored. In the last few weeks, we went to Oktoberfest in Cambridge, Apple Fest in Ely, and a musical in London. Next month we are going on a super cheap trip to Barcelona!!!
Welcome in advance. Hope you enjoy your stay.
Timothy Melville Thank you!
Hello Jared, As a local, I'm sure you will be made most welcome, have a great time and don't forget to travel around the region, it's a must.
I spent a half dozen TDYs at Mildenhall from stateside.
Many good recommendations on things to do and see here.
To add, hop on a train for a visit to Edinburgh. A 3 to 4 day weekend is best. Celebrated New Years eve of 87 up there. The Scots are so welcoming. Time of our lives.
Just before entering the roundabout at 1:37, there used to be a little shop on the left called the Spar. They sold candies, pornos and newspapers. My older brother and I stole a good bit of those 1p candies in the buckets. We delivered newspapers for Mr Marley when we were kids from around 1995-1997. He was a short, fat man who wobbled when he walked. He paid us in quarters. We lived at 324D Newcastle Close and delivered for that road, Canterbury and Newport, which were the three main cul de sacs that made up the base housing outside the base. Very cool to see this drive. I haven’t seen it in 22 years. Thank you 😘
I love that story... hahaha
I had an odd joint spouse tour. Hubby got Mildenhall and I got Upper Heyford. We lived on Lakenheath and Croughton. It was only when I'd land at his base could we see each other. He flew a desk and I flew the Aardvark. I still own a home in the UK. Now happily divorced and retired. I gave up flying and just drive where my heart leads me. I will never forget driving behind a fish and chips caravan, fully in use, hot grease splashing everywhere. Ex got shipped to different bases, but I was locked into that jet. So most of you know how few and where I did most of my sorties to and from. Great career. Great memories. I'd love a video of Main Street, Soham.
thank you - i used to take this exact route every day back in the mid 70's
My late partner used to teach there, in the 60's, then went to High Wycombe in the 70's. I taught at Halton Primary School, Wendover.
Hasn't changed at all since I left in 1999. I loved it at lakenheath.
Did U used to work there ?
I was hoping to catch a glimpse of The Bird In Hand. Oh the memories
Spent many hours/days at the Bird and the TAQ with VQ4 TACAMO 1972-1976. Also enjoyed a number of evenings at the Rod & Gun club on RAF Lakenheath. Many fond memories were made in the UK where the girls are beautiful and the people were friendly.
@@sparrowhawk3894 Thank you for your compliments. U.S. and U.K. brothers in arms . Always.
I still have a old mug from the bird in hand.
We loved The Bird in Hand! Good Sunday roasts!
I was a civilian contractor based at Mildenhall between 1968-1970. Looking after Base Supplies computer. Nearly every lunch time a group of us working for the same company would meet up for lunch in Lakenheath's Officer's Club. After lunch we'd play a game of Snooker.
We lived there in 2006 for three years. Best pcs ever. I miss it so much and would love to go back
Don't you just love roundabouts ? something no seen much in the US . Nice video again.
On a non-busy road, a roundabout is awesome. Easier and faster than stop signs or stoplights. But on a 2 or 3 lane road with lots of traffic, roundabouts are a nightmare for Americans@!!!! :)
Thank you for this upload. So many memories
Wow Abby, I left RAF Lakenheath in 1980. Looks like nothing has changed in the towns and such. I kind of had two assignments while I was there. One was working the F-111's and the other was working on inspections for War Reserve Materials that were located at RAF Sculthorpe where my family and I lived. That base has been closed, and the housing sold off. Thank you for sharing, I miss being over there. Some of the best years of my life both while in the Military, and then finding out about the World too.
Nice to see you drive on the left
Makes a change. Although I believe diplomatic immunity has been removed from US citizens in the UK in the cases of dangerous driving.
You're a great driver Abby.....I wasn't trying to hit the brake pedal once......
Man, a lot has changed. Was stationed at RAFL (worked at RAF Feltwell) from 1996 to 2000. Great memories. I sure miss it.
Thank you for sharing, Abby, I live in Norfolk and drove that stretch of road this morning.
Wow. I graduated from Lakenheath High school back in1998 and most of this looks exactly the same!
Got to come here in 5 months. So apprehensive!
you'll love it! I'm sure of it
I'm sure you will be made most welcome, Katie, have a great time.
No need for apprehension . You are visiting the ´motherland´. You will be welcomed .
To anyone coming to the uk,your very welcome take full advantage buy travelling round uk ,each area is unique with different scenery ect.hope you enjoy.
would love to see the drive to feltwell
Its just amazing how two USAF bases are that close to each other
Sticking to the correct side of the road , unlike some leaving US airbases!!!
I was stationed in Germany for six years and once drove out of the camp gates on the left hand side of the road for about fifty yards before realising my error. Similarly, whilst driving in the UK, I once nearly ran headlong into a lady driving a minibus full of kids that was on the right hand (wrong) side of the road. She was a Dutch lady who had lived in the UK for over 10 years and driven all over the country. (Luckily no one hurt and only minor damage to my car). Just saying. The lapse in concentration can happen despite ones best endeavours.
Do fence watchers still pack the runway to view take offs and landings? The SR71 was still at Mildenhall and I sadly had to say goodbye. I cried when the Aardvark went to mothballs.
Great Vid if you have trouble sleeping !!!
I was there in the early 90s I see they haven't cut any of those weeds along that road it's a bitch if you have to pull over....you might end up in a ditch.......we lived at Lakenheath housing but the wife was stationed at Mildenhall it was interesting there but we only stayed 2 yrs I was retired AF so it didn't matter to me. cheers..... :)
Thank you both for your service in our country. Americans are much appreciated here , especially in East Anglia.
@@hannecatton2179 Thanks just call me "Mr. Mom".....lol cheers :)
I wonder if there’s a way to visit these bases
No you cant though there is areas outside of the Bases too observe the Aircraft Taking off and landing!
Felt sick by the end of this. Probably not advisable for epilectics...
haha, yeah as the roads got rougher, it was impossible to keep the mounted camera from shaking!