Exploring RAF Bodney

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Комментарии • 102

  • @samrobinson1823
    @samrobinson1823 4 года назад +4

    Right on my door step. There is Watton RAF witch is now owned by my mate. Sadly most under ground storage facilities are flooded. Most entrances to the underground tunnels all concreted off, but. There is still the training range, bomb storage bunkers and semi underground fuel bunker. Couple of ROC posts local with decent artefacts dating 1950s ( magazines, newspapers ) worth checking out! All the best

  • @patthewoodboy
    @patthewoodboy Год назад

    I was chatting with my mum (97) I was telling about all the US airbases dotted around east anglia , she recalled the Battle of Britain (that story never gets old) , we were at the "Squadron" Rosie Lee cafe at North Weald

  • @johnbacon1854
    @johnbacon1854 4 года назад +3

    Great explore folks....... a Golden Gem or three there........... you did make me chuckle though Ian... the guys shouting get down as Farmer drives by.... two in full camo... Ian in the middle wearing bright blue.... lol

  • @kevkeelan5106
    @kevkeelan5106 4 года назад +9

    That control tower could be made into a great house and home. Id love to tackle a project like that. Cheers for taking us along guys, very interesting.

    • @remko1238
      @remko1238 4 года назад +3

      had the same idea 🤜🏽

  • @elliotsmyers1585
    @elliotsmyers1585 4 года назад +28

    Dude!!!! You walked right by the paratroopers bicycle!!!! The curvy framed BSA is an original ww2 paratroopers bike!!!!

  • @garyellis4173
    @garyellis4173 4 года назад

    Really enjoyed that folks. Appreciate the lengths you go to, and the wet socks you go through to bring us these great videos.
    Stay safe chaps.

  • @ALWResearchTeam
    @ALWResearchTeam 4 года назад +5

    11:25 is the pyrotechnics locker for the smoke and flares used for low visibility landings.

  • @paulharvey7223
    @paulharvey7223 4 года назад +2

    👏🏻👏🏻Another great and very interesting explore! I love the former RAF/ USAF ww2 airfield sites, every building tells a story. The old control tower was brilliant! It’s amazing how the trees have grown around the site and that balcony would have had a clear view of the runways . No trees back then😂 👍🏻

  • @BenJamin-ny1kw
    @BenJamin-ny1kw 4 года назад +2

    If you get the time get some big think wax candles and from the bottom of the candle rub the wax into your trousers. Heat it up using a hair dryer or an iron with a towel underneath and that will stop your trousers getting soaked. I've done it with my trainers but using a hair dryer and it works

  • @yellowboy1866
    @yellowboy1866 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for crawling in the tight places for your fans.

  • @richardcline1337
    @richardcline1337 4 года назад +1

    It's kind of sad to see such a huge part of history just left to rot away. With so few of the men left from that era it would be nice to have some of their past life preserved.

  • @matthewwinstone6511
    @matthewwinstone6511 4 года назад +9

    The control tower is crying out for a Grand Designs makeover, the building looks dry and structurally sound... would make for a cracking home.

  • @jamox2933
    @jamox2933 4 года назад

    This is pretty local to me. Never realised it was there but through the power of watching this video and google maps I've found this location. Will definitely go and check it out

  • @vinylvishrecords
    @vinylvishrecords 4 года назад +7

    The 2nd floor walkway always faces the runway. That is where they step out onto with binoculars

  • @countrywideboy
    @countrywideboy 4 года назад +1

    Best explore so far brilliant.

  • @Goldenives
    @Goldenives 4 года назад +1

    What a place so much still there! Great video

  • @markdenney3333
    @markdenney3333 4 года назад +3

    I think that the sums on the control tower walls are post war, probably farmworkers counting bales stored there for example

  • @jeffreycarson3183
    @jeffreycarson3183 4 года назад

    Captions about buildings very good.Strange BHQ.Looked like escape shaft inside observation tower rather than beside it.The odd pillbox had Turnbull mg mountings on loopholes.Unusual entrance.

  • @pete2347
    @pete2347 4 года назад

    Lots to see there. Thanks for the tour guys!

  • @HoskoFromCostco
    @HoskoFromCostco 4 года назад +1

    so close to 100k, can't wait.

  • @stuartdelamare4072
    @stuartdelamare4072 4 года назад +4

    😂Someone get the lad a torch 🔦 👍🏼🇬🇬

  • @kathrynal7162
    @kathrynal7162 4 года назад

    Wow, so many buildings to explore. Just amazing folks. A lovely bit of lockdown escape. You guys are brilliant. Looking forward to the next video as always. 👍x

  • @dandesjardins2552
    @dandesjardins2552 4 года назад +3

    Thanks IKS exploration for another great explore are you going back with a ladder

    • @IKS-Exploration
      @IKS-Exploration  4 года назад +1

      Who knows folks

    • @arick2391
      @arick2391 4 года назад

      @@IKS-Exploration you should explore predanack airfield in Cornwall

  • @grannieannie162
    @grannieannie162 Год назад

    You made i laff quote"should have a sign saying fragile roof" my brain went what roof there isnt a roof 😂😂 never stop what you do

  • @discoverynorthcarolina9824
    @discoverynorthcarolina9824 4 года назад

    👍👍👍
    Loving your channel, amazing how much can change in 70+ years

  • @buzzabuzza3494
    @buzzabuzza3494 4 года назад +9

    Fantastic rare find I wish all these remaining ww2 structures would have preservation orders put on them.

  • @granstandann28
    @granstandann28 4 года назад +1

    Awesome job! You guys are great! 😬👍

  • @Dave64track
    @Dave64track 4 года назад

    Yet another great video guys with some very interesting well preserved finds thanks for sharing your adventure. Stay safe and see you in the next.

  • @banksroadmodernimage7358
    @banksroadmodernimage7358 4 года назад

    Looks great place to look around,that bhq looked great inside

  • @ehsnils
    @ehsnils 4 года назад +1

    Given that it's not totally trashed that building should be preserved. Maybe it's a site unknown for most of the locals that are historically interested.
    Even if it's a bit "off" it's also a good thing. Ham radio operators likes places that are away from other buildings due to lack of electrical noise.

  • @National757
    @National757 4 года назад +1

    Love your videos. Great trip to this old airfield. Thanks for sharing! But dude, really? Drinking salsa? I think I need a beer now! ;) :)

  • @damianbutterworth2434
    @damianbutterworth2434 2 года назад

    The 202 air tower we used to play in is being turned into a dwelling. Wigsley Lincolnshire.

  • @RJM1011
    @RJM1011 4 года назад +2

    That battle HQ was good to see there's a great one near to me in the New Forest you should LOOK at. Thank you for the video. :)

  • @Doughboy842
    @Doughboy842 4 года назад +2

    You guys should come up to Edinburgh sometime. We have a small island on the forth river that was used for WW2 anti aircraft batteries. Some of the brick buildings still remain.

    • @Doughboy842
      @Doughboy842 4 года назад

      Oh . I forgot to mention. You could even travel on foot from crammond beach to the island on foot when the tide is low enough. A party of people did a rave party on there but forgot to return in time as the tide rose again and had to be rescued by coast guard. I do reccomend caution when exploring these places.

  • @dadsyoutube9974
    @dadsyoutube9974 4 года назад

    That brick with the cloth wrapped around it in the command bunker ..!!....I so wanted to pull it and see if there was something stashed behind it.!

  • @RG-in7ks
    @RG-in7ks 4 года назад +2

    15:26 strange how there are no electrical or light fittings about, or any form of heating. Almost like a decoy building.

  • @ALWResearchTeam
    @ALWResearchTeam 4 года назад

    Lovely video. Great location. Well done IKS 😎

  • @kierantaboryt7827
    @kierantaboryt7827 4 года назад

    12:26 Nice little bird nest with some feathers.

  • @andywhite40
    @andywhite40 4 года назад

    Nice one, drinking salsa from a jar!!! Proper job mate!!!

  • @sabphotography2916
    @sabphotography2916 4 года назад +1

    As always brilliant, interesting and fun. You guys need to come up the Midlands sometime..

  • @nathanjones6501
    @nathanjones6501 4 года назад

    Hi guys great video it’s was amazing getting into the bunker style that was hard to get into and some golden gems inside which was fantastic to see 👍😊

  • @beaker280478
    @beaker280478 4 года назад

    I have some wet wether work gear i bought for metal detecting it's called scruff's the trousers were about £50 i highly recommend their gear 👍keep up the good work cheers

  • @cornishnige
    @cornishnige 4 года назад

    another great video thanks Ian

  • @Peter.w
    @Peter.w 4 года назад

    Interesting explore Lads. The tower is in amazing condition. I would of thought you would have looked for relics a bit more in the battle HQ tho.

  • @keithwalsh3312
    @keithwalsh3312 4 года назад

    Another amazing video. Thank you. Do you ever keep anything you find? Like the broken cup from 1943?

  • @SueGirling68
    @SueGirling68 4 года назад

    Hi, some very cool buildings left still. The farmer could be making some money from those old area's by turning them into stables to rent out. x

  • @Shandinho
    @Shandinho 4 года назад

    Seriously, you guys need your own TV series. That's probably been said before, but it'd be like Top Gear without the egos!

  • @keithbaileymbe3365
    @keithbaileymbe3365 4 года назад

    Some very interesting finds.

  • @peterendall7935
    @peterendall7935 4 года назад

    Really cool video and info guys

  • @ufofactorfiction1565
    @ufofactorfiction1565 4 года назад

    what a gem....

  • @ei4kc
    @ei4kc 4 года назад +1

    Watching now cheers guys

  • @keithwalsh3312
    @keithwalsh3312 4 года назад

    It annoys me how people seem too enjoy saying. How could you have missed this? How didn’t you see that? We all learn by experience. At least these chaps are getting out their and documenting this amazing history, before it turns to rubble. Make your observations more positive I say. Thanks IKS

  • @meknownothing
    @meknownothing 4 года назад

    Have you explored raf Yatesbury in wilts that a well worth look still got the squash court and some aircraft hanger. It was use as a radio training school

  • @EdenValleyAdventuresUK
    @EdenValleyAdventuresUK 4 года назад

    That was great thanks for sharing

  • @andyprangnell6792
    @andyprangnell6792 4 года назад

    What a shame our morden history left to rot after the sacrifice of others, great find

  • @garrycharlton26
    @garrycharlton26 3 года назад

    I dont know where you guys are based but you should defo check out RAF Holwell in Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire. A decoy factory built to protect the real Dehaviland works. Its been done before but think you boys could do it better.

  • @RattledCage
    @RattledCage 4 года назад

    good video most of the shelters and airfields have been knocked down
    or developed over ...you shouldnt avoid the farmer if its his land
    he might know of some other hidden treasures .

  • @bryanwhat2268
    @bryanwhat2268 4 года назад +4

    Hay you should put black electrical tape over the red light on the gopro Thais what i do when im video taping people when they dont want to be video taped. I ask them if they see a red light that say no then i tell them its not recording then

  • @308SSG69
    @308SSG69 4 года назад +1

    13.20 says 120 Langford? Langford was a us airfield in Northern Ireland

  • @marksharkey6996
    @marksharkey6996 4 года назад

    There is an raf base in wgc no one has explored and is due for re development soon

  • @kernow..exp.
    @kernow..exp. 4 года назад

    a great video again folks I found recently a command and control bunker on a derelict Cornish airfield will be doing a video of it shortly but unfortunately the lower level is flooded

  • @ryannuth5697
    @ryannuth5697 4 года назад

    All battle hq i have visited have had room names chiseled above the rooms in the stone. Did you notice these?

    • @IKS-Exploration
      @IKS-Exploration  4 года назад

      Not seen that before where you from ?

    • @ryannuth5697
      @ryannuth5697 4 года назад

      Yes I've not yet to visit a site that does not have the engravings, as I have not visited the site in your video I was intrigued if you noticed them or not. On the stone lintels above each room like observation room, messagers room etc will be the engravings. If they have not been covered in graffiti then your in for a right treat.
      I'm in essex Ian

  • @teknical100
    @teknical100 4 года назад +1

    19.42. The last word is 'asbestos'.

  • @terencehayes4181
    @terencehayes4181 4 года назад

    Great video

  • @4maximusnme
    @4maximusnme 4 года назад

    At 6:50 why didn't u keep going into the tunnel. Locked door? Or caved in

  • @skelator_
    @skelator_ 4 года назад +1

    Ian straight up drinks salsa

  • @jamesbessant980
    @jamesbessant980 4 года назад

    use a lens hood to stop your lens getting wet

  • @ROFPR7
    @ROFPR7 4 года назад

    Gents have you any knowledge on Billinge Beacon it’s just over road from me and I’m thinking of having a look later there’s some major anomaly’s regards to building near by there is also a tunnel that is still used by rail system any info ?

    • @IKS-Exploration
      @IKS-Exploration  4 года назад +1

      Not looked into that yet folk

    • @ROFPR7
      @ROFPR7 4 года назад

      IKS Exploration ok thanks for reply some really interesting stuff this way as am sure you are aware of lots of train lines now masked by roads lots of MOD / BEA / UKEA sites now gone and re purposed o appreciate your busy with your channel and it’s really good to see too. But I’d love to be able to get in touch and show you the area if possible thanks 😊

  • @arpdadawg1536
    @arpdadawg1536 3 года назад

    14:45 birdie

  • @sampointau
    @sampointau 4 года назад +1

    2 lightbulbs in a light mean airport ground lighting main globe with failsafe globe.

  • @shovelreccy
    @shovelreccy 4 года назад

    That amo crate is what blanks come in . It's not old.

  • @Tomsawyerspit
    @Tomsawyerspit 4 года назад

    I'm really surprised more wildlife aren't making use of those buildings as shelters .

  • @steelhelmetstan7305
    @steelhelmetstan7305 4 года назад +1

    Great videos, my channel is a military collectables one, and I have a number of ex military ww1 and ww2 binoculars, they are quite cheap to purchase and when I'm watching your vids I can't help thinking that a pair of old military binos would complement your military feel, but also be good for keeping watch for security and other things you want to look at that are too far off...just a thought cheers☺☺☺☺

  • @MrBook123456
    @MrBook123456 4 года назад

    good video

  • @planetwisconsin9901
    @planetwisconsin9901 4 года назад +1

    Hey folks! 😊

  • @dafyddr8678
    @dafyddr8678 4 года назад

    Why no torch ? great findings gents

  • @johnhopkins6658
    @johnhopkins6658 4 года назад

    Canister with 4 holes in top are bomb carrying canisters.

  • @ratrodminorvan
    @ratrodminorvan 4 года назад +2

    The bike in the air raid shelter was a rare paratroopers lightweight, worth a fortune these days.

    • @ratrodminorvan
      @ratrodminorvan 4 года назад

      @Silently Sceptical aye, if I was in the area it would definitely be 'saved'

  • @Bambussa
    @Bambussa 4 года назад

    Hi Folk!!!

  • @newton18311
    @newton18311 4 года назад

    Airodrome is the Name for gress landing sites.

  • @trevorryley
    @trevorryley Год назад

    RAF bodney 4.5 miles west of watton

  • @colingrant767
    @colingrant767 4 года назад

    its an old control tower

  • @exploringmetaldetecting5989
    @exploringmetaldetecting5989 4 года назад

    thank you in joy watch .....jy

  • @markdenison9568
    @markdenison9568 2 года назад

    Tissues in your pocket to dry your lens.

  • @CryptoBond007
    @CryptoBond007 4 года назад

    Yes buddy got the beanie hat camo jacket and camo set off stealth tactical website
    www.stealthtactical.co.uk cheapest place I could find with free UK delivery saved about £20 so was quite chuffed to be fair 😁

  • @ThirdDegreeWitchExplores
    @ThirdDegreeWitchExplores 4 года назад

    ''Gopro audio is so bad''..........NO ......Gopros are bad full stop....over hyped , overpriced crap :)