We had a great trip to that museum a few months back. We got to go inside the Vulcan, another plane and the chinook. My son is obsessed with military planes and adored every moment. The elderly volunteers were so informative and kind.
That museum is magnificent, and we really learn so much for the volunteers. Love that you all got to go inside the Vulcan it so incredible. We have been inside one as well. We're so thankful you shared with us about your lovely experience. 🤍 Jess x
@DaydreamersBarn Sorry - that was an aviation joke. The Buccaneer was developed as a low-level naval bomber. There are stories of it flying so low it left a wake in the water. The standard description is that the Bucc would take off, immediately retract its undercarriage and then descend to operational height.
If you have the time, and get the chance, you should visit Grantham which is just down the road from Newark. It has a magnificent church (St Wulfram’s) which has remained unchanged since the 1500s. Isaac Newton went to school there (The King’s School), and you can see the original school building he was taught in. The house he grew up in (Woolsthorpe Manor) is in Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, a nearby village. It is now owned by the National Trust and you can visit it. The apple tree from which the apple that supposedly fell on his head is also still there. Thomas Paine, an American founding father, worked in Grantham as an excise officer and there is a blue plaque dedicated to him. Also, there is Harlaxton Manor which is owned by the American university Evansville who send their students there for their study abroad program. It is a lovely building and open the manor and gardens up occasionally.
Glad you like the Jag, I've been associated with them for 12 years of my RAF and MOD career and still my favourite aircraft😊 It's a very friendly museum
Used to go away with 20 Sqn Jaguars to Decimomannu most years from Bruggen. Was on a weapons load team too during exercises, mostly on 20 but occasionally on 31 Sqn also. I think that Jaguars were the first aircraft I worked on that were younger than me?
So amazing to see you visiting my town! And the Air Museum where I used to volunteer - did a bulk of the repainting on the T-33 and a fair bit on the Vulcan. The Gannet with the double prop is one of my favourites, love a bit of naval aviation. The museum was an airfield in WW2, mostly a ‘Heavy Conversion Unit’ which trained pilots and crew on Lancasters specifically. There’s loads dotted around, this part of the country was where RAF Bomber Command were based just as East Anglia is where the USAAF 8th Air Force was concentrated. About a mile away is what was RAF Balderton - that was used for the airborne drops of US and UK personnel in Market Garden (it did become a USAAF airfield for a while). Less than a mile away was RAF Coddington (the Air Museum was RAF Winthorpe) and about 2-3 miles away is RAF Syerston where Guy Gibson was based before joining the Dambsuters.
Vaudevillian, it was a joy to see and explore. Does it flood often? Would love to walk the lock and river a little more. The sweet couple we met have invited us to dinner it was so incredibly sweet! We really enjoyed the air museum. 🤍 Jess & Chris x
@DaydreamersBarnif you come back let me know and I might be able to get them to open up some of the aircraft for you - they do have open days too. The town has a huge amount of Civil War history and we used to put on big reenactments for that but sadly we’ve only been able to do small scale stuff since Covid. My favourite aircraft overall there is probably the Draken, and the Buccaneer is a close second.
@DaydreamersBarnI think one of my replies got deleted by RUclips, probably commenting too quickly but it does flood a lot - and it’s even worse now they’re building houses on the flood plain as the water has nowhere to go. It affects the fields so much too. As I was one of the team of 6 that painted the T-33 I can say it’s painted in the scheme of a US display team that was based at an airfield in West Germany in the 50s (I think) as that’s where the aircraft was at one point in its life. It ended up in the French Air Force which is where we got it. When we were stripping the paint off to repaint it we found the French warning instructions on and under various panels, it was pretty cool.
Vaudevillian, We will definitely keep you posted when we're planning our return trip. We would love to check out more of the aircraft. We definitely know there is so much we definitely wanted to explore in Newark. I understand about Covid and only being able to put on smaller events. We truly appreciate you sharing so much with us! 🤍 Jess x
Wow I never expected to see you visit my home town! If you ever go back to Newark you must visit the national civil war museum. It isn’t free, but it’s a must to see 😊 Also King John (from Robin Hood) died in Newark castle.
Oh, most definitely, it was a very beautiful museum so much to see and learn. Newark Air Museum is wonderful, is well taken care of, and has fantastic knowledgeable volunteers. We really appreciate your time commenting. 🤍 Jess x
@DaydreamersBarn having been a trustee and volunteer for 36 years your words have made me and all of us feel proud to know we have made memories for you both, thank you 😊
My Dad was in the Fleet Air Arm in the 1940`s and he trained in a Tiger Moth before going out to Canada to train in Harvards. I know Newark quite well as my Uncle Bill was manager of the Post Office there for some years. When I was a child, I would stay during my school holidays and would love to see and hear the Vulcan fly over frequently, very low as the squadron was based near the town...During the campaign to keep the Doncaster Vulcan flying, I paid to have my Brothers and my name etched under the wing of the X558.
Hiya Jess and Chris, I really enjoy your museum adventures my friends, I visited RAF Abingdon in Oxfordshire back in the 80's and this was when I first saw the Jaguar squadron which was based there. You have good taste Jess. 😊 Thank you so much for feeding my aviation addiction ✈️. Have a lovely Friday and enjoyable weekend my friends. Happy travelling. ❤ xx
Stephen, Oh, I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and it fed your aviation love! I love an aircraft that looks mean and capable. We are definitely going to try and visit more museums to come. Thank you for all the love! 🤍 Jess & Chris x
Hiya. I forget Newark is prone to flooding during heavy weather. I have to go there at the end of January, so I hope it's cleared up by then. Stay safe. All the best to you.
I remember my mate driving us from RAF Scampton (Lincoln) to Newark for a few Ales to celebrate the Royal wedding of Charles and Diana back in 1981. The pub was open all day back then which was unusual, unless the town had special dispensation due to there being a market day? How things have changed.
Hi Guys! The first thought in my mind on seeing the Jaguar was *mean* and then you echoed my thoughts. The memorial garden was extremely tastefully done. Hawker Harrier VTOL was a wonderful machine. I think you have a few in the US. Thanks for giving me a chance to take a look around the museum with you. Bye!
Hello. Loved the Northumberland video. If you do return to Newark then suggest parking up in London Rd carpark and then walking through to the market place and wandering around there's some beautiful historic buildings such as The Governers house, Newark Church. The Prince Rupert pub is a particularly old building with lots of character, explore upstairs. Crossing Castlegate takes you to the Castle grounds with a lovely outlook over the river. The National Civil War museum is also well worth visiting. Best wishes. (Reposting as first attempt seemed to fail.)
Really enjoyed the aircraft museum, looked very well kept and quiet. So good seeing a Vulcan among the exhibits! A lovely crisp golden winter's day in Newark, despite the flooding looked the business. Another lovely film for a chilly Sunday :)
Friend, we highly recommend a visit! Do call ahead to see what aircrafts are open to go inside and explore. We're so thankful for all the time you decide to share your time with us. We love and appreciate your kindness 🤍 Jess x
Interresting stuff and how this museum has developed since I was stationed just over the other side of the A1 into Lincolnshire quite a few years ago. Another aviation museum option that isn't too far for you to drive, is the "Shuttleworth Collection" near Biggleswade in Bedfordshire. Mainly very old aeroplanes from the Edwardian era up to WW2. They also have some excellent flying displays in Spring and Summer when it's not too windy for the older aeroplanes?
Going, on the way you reacted to the very old flying machine, as you entered hall 2. I wondered if you had not seen the movie "Those magnificent men in their flying machines" its a good fun movie. seeing the antics they get up to, as they enter a race to fly across the channel to france. enjoy🛩🍕🍿🍦Thanks again for another tour to somewhere in my country, where at 68 i've never been to, And cannot wait to see your travels of the U.S.A, after 20+ yrs, since i was there. Safe journey back Home to Ya all.😃
OMG Newark has changed since I lived there back in the day. I vividly remember taking the dogs a walk along the river from our home to the castle and back. I was young in those days.
It used to be RAF Winthorpe, IIRC it was home to Polish bomber squadrons in WW2 - there's a huge Polish WW2 memorial and cemetery in Newark. Also Blue Steel isn't a SAM, it's a nuclear stand-off weapon/cruise missile. 1.1Mt which is pretty large compared to most you see today.
The powers that be wanted us (the Armourers) to try and fit one to a Vulcan, that was due to be scrapped, for display purposes for our last "Open Day" at Scampton back in '82. Not a chance, too many massive modifications required?
The Polish kept a flight from 300 & 301 Sqns at Winthorpe as their main field at Swinderby would get bogged down in bad weather. 300, 301, 304 and 305 were at Swinderby, Syerston and Winthorpe for awhile before moving over to Ingham, Hemswell and Faldingworth. Their SFTS training unit was at Newton.
If you are still in Lincolnshire another little gem that is often overlooked is The Bubblecar Museum in Boston. Thinking about it, Tattershall Castle is a fantastic renovated castle, especially in the summer during the Tattershall Tourney with knights in armour fighting. I need to get to Temple Bruer so I can't comment but if you're interested in Knights Templars then a fairly intact church exists but it isn't actually a tourist site as such as it's now surrounded by fairly new builds. Worth a 5 minute detour from the A15 if passing so I'm told.
Thank you so much. We definitely love it here, and all the opportunities to learn and explore have been truly amazing. Thank you for sharing your time with us. 🤍 Jess x
Have you been to Old Warden Airfield and Shuttleworth Collection? It’s a must see. Has a superb museum with many aircraft, vehicles, and other aviation related exhibits. Most of the historic WW1 aircraft are maintained in a airworthy condition. It’s also the home of the Swiss Gardens and has an excellent restaurant and shop. Best regards, Stephen
@ If you enjoyed Duxford you will love Old Warden’s Shuttleworth Collection and museum. All the best to you and family for the new year, keep the videos coming. Stephen
Nice little museum. My favourite is and always will be the Vulcan, but the Lightning, Harrier and the Jaguar are amazing. It's a shame they don't have a Tornado though.
Wow! I knew of that museum, but had no idea what a huge and amazing collection, and of mostly British "golden age" aircraft they have! That was a huge eye-opener. And I definitely must to go visit! When it warms up a bit...! You ask for a "favourite"? But SO many of my favourite aircraft are there! Vulcan, Lightning, Canberra, Hunter, Buccaneer, Sea Harrier in particular would surely be in any Brit aircraft nerd's top list. The supremely-capable Buccaneer - I see they have an S1; the eventual S2 had much more powerful engines and was far superior - is perhaps my personal favourite after the Vulcan. Not least because of all the stories (check out Buccs at "Red Flag?") and jokes about its ultra-low altitude capabilities! Like "A typical Bucc mission: open throttles; reach take off speed; raise undercarriage; descend to operating altitude..." "Buccaneer: the only aircraft to suffer from fish strikes..." "What do you call a Bucc standing on its undercarriage? Exceeding normal operating altitude." "What is the biggest risk to Bucc pilots flying above 100ft? Altitude sickness." - and all not THAT much in Jest! Sorry; got over-enthusiastic again there... Another really interesting and educational video - even more so than the likewise-surprising Norwich Air Museum one. We'll defo be visiting - you can claim a commission! Many thanks again.
Adrian, We are glad you liked the video. We had a blast checking out the whole thing. We, too, were surprised by the size and condition of the museum. It was way more than we expected. Sounds like, as usual, you know your aircrafts pretty well. We are learning so much just doing the self paced, not to mention when we get someone to give us a bit of a guided tour. Hope you are able to have a great visit as we did when the weather warms. Also, pro tip, call ahead to see what displays are open the day of. As not all are always open. The information is in the description if you need it. Cheers, Chris
Hi Jess and Chris I have really enjoyed watching your videos I love not to far from Newark I go to that museum regularly but didn't see any videos from robin hood county but never mind but just wanted to say really brilliant videos and I hope you have really great memories to cherish 💞
Thank you, friend! We loved exploring the museum. We really enjoyed even exploring the market town of Newark. Thank you for sharing your time with us! 🤍 Jess x
Hi. I Just wanted to send you a heartfelt message about the awful situation in California. Seeing it on tv is heartbreaking. If you have contacts there I hope that they are OK. I was in LA California '94 and even then they're was huge destruction of the forests through fire.......This video was really enjoyable. There's so much to see. I sometimes wonder how much information you can absorb in these huge exhibitions ... 5% ? ..It looks like you had the place to yourselves. Your new microphone sounds good ! Take care ! Cheers. Sheffield South Yorkshire.
Thanks for your concern, we also feel for everyone over there. It is a good thought on how much you can actually take it. We tried to get as much as we could for sure. Also, glad the mics sound good. Cheers, Chris
The Lightning has always been one of my favourite aircraft (which was once described by an RAF friend as 'A jet engine with wings and a seat attached'!). But I was pleased to also see my absolute favourite, the Saab Drakken, there's just something about the shape of those wings!
I have been to several military museums but that is not one. Thanks for the tour. My interest is WWII so I didn't recognise any of the post WWII aircraft, very interesting though. Always nice to see the Avro Vulcan 'V' Bomber. The aircraft that breached the US defences twice to simulate the bombing of US cities.
Highly recommend checking the museum out. It's definitely worth a visit. We recommend calling ahead to see what aircraft is open when you want to visit. 🤍 Jess x
Hi Jess & Chris, Ted Conningsby just posted about Deenethorpe. You may already be watching his channel but I don’t know if you have plans to visit Deenethorpe at all? Great vlogs - keep ‘em going! 🤗👍
Having been avidly watching your exploration of the UK in your short time as resident Brits and your tireless travels during your downtime - much more than I have ever done, it puts me to shame! Your wonder & excitement is so heartfelt and makes the viewing a pleasurable experience 🤗 Have you been to the American Cemetery in Cambridge yet?🤔 Keep rollin’ guys!
@DaydreamersBarn, could you possibly zoom in closer to any signs that give information about items as they are normally small anyway and just give a little longer to be able to read them !!!!
If you were in the car park where I think you were you could have walked round to the Castle. Car park entrance was it opposite the entrance to the Castle gate train station & Waitress supermarket? If so come out the car park & turn right. Go up to the roundabout & turn right & the Castle is on your right. Surprised you didn't see it when you came off the roundabout in the car. On foot still. From the Castle cross over the road & go down any side street. Keep going in the same direction you'll find a pedestrianised area, shops etc & the market place. Enjoy your travels & thanks.
My dad served in the RAF in the Second World War .as a fitter on the crash recovery crew 🫤 not a fun job at times . Loaded what could be salvaged to take back to reuse . He was 19 yrs old
Great Air museum at Newark, and I can thoroughly recommend the cafe as well. In the town centre you will find the excellent Civil War museum May I also second the suggestion that you visit the Shuttleworth Collection. It's a great day out, and you can visit the adjacent Swiss garden as well.
Really strange to see these aircraft on the ground as in the late 60s early 70s I would see many of them still flying in and around the uk airshows up and down the country....
01:43 I believe the double prop counter rotates. 02:31 Lightning 02:55 Jaguar (French aircraft for the RAF) 03:30 Canberra (legend aircraft) 09:22 Buccaneer 10:20 No. Just the fronts of different aircraft. 11:10 The moon. 11:37 RAF Newton. Police training camp. I went there briefly. 12:54 MARTEL missile. Flat glass front. I worked on those 1977/78. Fitted to Buccaneers. 13:04 Op Granby I was part of that. 13:28 My Goldwing is better! lol 16:26 Javelin in the background. Did Avionics training on that. 20:22 Chinook. known as a Wokka Wokka 20:55 Shackleton. 5000 rivets flying in close formation! Trained on them.
@ Yep…..what could go wrong? Not the most popular aircraft in the RAF at the time. I did teach on them, but never worked on them operationally. I am sure the crews that did will disagree.
The Jaguar was an Anglo French collaboration with the British version a little more modernised than the French version as both countries couldn't agree on the same design and ended up with different weapon systems with the British version being a little more advanced for the role the RAF wanted...fantastic plane that did a great job in Desert Storm flying low and taking out Iraqi defences without loss, they were the first British attack planes to arrive in the Gulf before the Tornadoes arrived
A lot of great British aircraft from a time when we led the world in aviation technology including the Buceneer and Vulcan which on several occasions embarrassed US air defence in exercises. Good job we generally still love each other 🇬🇧🇺🇸
🙂Americans seem to like naming places 'Newark'. According to Wiki, there are more than 29 Newarks in the USA. I've been to at least four of them - the ones in New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and California
The big missile with the RN flag on top and the notice board about operation Granby is commemorating an incident where a Silkworm anti ship missile was fired at a USN ship in the Gulf. An Iraqi Silkworm missile was fired at the USS Missouri, which was accompanied by the USS Jarrett and HMS Gloucester. The missile was shot down by a Sea Dart missile from HMS Gloucester, marking the first time a missile was successfully destroyed by another missile in combat at sea. The USS Missouri and USS Jarrett fired chaff and flares to decoy the missile. HMS Gloucester then fired two Sea Dart missiles without activating its own decoys, as the Royal Navy had learned from the Falklands War that firing chaff made it difficult to shoot down targets. The missile was destroyed in 89 seconds. Without the RN’s action, the USS Missouri would have been toast.
The Blue steel missile sitting in front of the Vulcan was Britains air launched nuclear missile. That would have been busy turning Moscow into glass if WW3 had kicked off back then.
About 95 % of your content are of places in my own country i have never visited. The Buccaneer by the way was a low level aircraft that had a revolving bomb bay door and carried a nuclear weapon.
The Metor, was the first Allied Jet During WW2 The link below is about the Buccaneer aircraft. A great story about the RaF at Red Flag. ruclips.net/video/ejwbKmHlXRM/видео.htmlsi=Ful5A1WJp5nbWhp0 thanks for the enjoyable VBlog Dave
We had a great trip to that museum a few months back. We got to go inside the Vulcan, another plane and the chinook. My son is obsessed with military planes and adored every moment. The elderly volunteers were so informative and kind.
That museum is magnificent, and we really learn so much for the volunteers. Love that you all got to go inside the Vulcan it so incredible. We have been inside one as well. We're so thankful you shared with us about your lovely experience. 🤍 Jess x
Nice to see the Buccaneer nose being kept close to its operation altitude.
We are glad you enjoyed the video. Was a wonderful museum! 🤍 Jess x
@DaydreamersBarn Sorry - that was an aviation joke. The Buccaneer was developed as a low-level naval bomber. There are stories of it flying so low it left a wake in the water. The standard description is that the Bucc would take off, immediately retract its undercarriage and then descend to operational height.
Yay my home town so under valued, beautiful architecture. Thank you
same here janice.
You are very welcome. Cheers, Chris
Looks like a great day out!
Pleased you enjoyed yourselves - keep the videos coming!
Thanks, friend, for spending time with us. We definitely will keep them coming. 🤍 Jess x
If you have the time, and get the chance, you should visit Grantham which is just down the road from Newark. It has a magnificent church (St Wulfram’s) which has remained unchanged since the 1500s. Isaac Newton went to school there (The King’s School), and you can see the original school building he was taught in. The house he grew up in (Woolsthorpe Manor) is in Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, a nearby village. It is now owned by the National Trust and you can visit it. The apple tree from which the apple that supposedly fell on his head is also still there. Thomas Paine, an American founding father, worked in Grantham as an excise officer and there is a blue plaque dedicated to him. Also, there is Harlaxton Manor which is owned by the American university Evansville who send their students there for their study abroad program. It is a lovely building and open the manor and gardens up occasionally.
Don't forget St Vincents (the damb busters) or even the angel and royal built in 1202 😊
That sounds like a pretty impressive place to check out. We will put that on the list. Thanks for the suggestion. Cheers, Chris
Glad you like the Jag, I've been associated with them for 12 years of my RAF and MOD career and still my favourite aircraft😊
It's a very friendly museum
Used to go away with 20 Sqn Jaguars to Decimomannu most years from Bruggen. Was on a weapons load team too during exercises, mostly on 20 but occasionally on 31 Sqn also. I think that Jaguars were the first aircraft I worked on that were younger than me?
That is a pretty sweet aircraft. Nice to be associated with something like that. Cheers, Chris
So amazing to see you visiting my town! And the Air Museum where I used to volunteer - did a bulk of the repainting on the T-33 and a fair bit on the Vulcan. The Gannet with the double prop is one of my favourites, love a bit of naval aviation.
The museum was an airfield in WW2, mostly a ‘Heavy Conversion Unit’ which trained pilots and crew on Lancasters specifically. There’s loads dotted around, this part of the country was where RAF Bomber Command were based just as East Anglia is where the USAAF 8th Air Force was concentrated.
About a mile away is what was RAF Balderton - that was used for the airborne drops of US and UK personnel in Market Garden (it did become a USAAF airfield for a while). Less than a mile away was RAF Coddington (the Air Museum was RAF Winthorpe) and about 2-3 miles away is RAF Syerston where Guy Gibson was based before joining the Dambsuters.
Vaudevillian, it was a joy to see and explore. Does it flood often? Would love to walk the lock and river a little more. The sweet couple we met have invited us to dinner it was so incredibly sweet!
We really enjoyed the air museum. 🤍 Jess & Chris x
@DaydreamersBarnif you come back let me know and I might be able to get them to open up some of the aircraft for you - they do have open days too. The town has a huge amount of Civil War history and we used to put on big reenactments for that but sadly we’ve only been able to do small scale stuff since Covid.
My favourite aircraft overall there is probably the Draken, and the Buccaneer is a close second.
@DaydreamersBarnI think one of my replies got deleted by RUclips, probably commenting too quickly but it does flood a lot - and it’s even worse now they’re building houses on the flood plain as the water has nowhere to go. It affects the fields so much too.
As I was one of the team of 6 that painted the T-33 I can say it’s painted in the scheme of a US display team that was based at an airfield in West Germany in the 50s (I think) as that’s where the aircraft was at one point in its life. It ended up in the French Air Force which is where we got it. When we were stripping the paint off to repaint it we found the French warning instructions on and under various panels, it was pretty cool.
Vaudevillian,
We will definitely keep you posted when we're planning our return trip. We would love to check out more of the aircraft. We definitely know there is so much we definitely wanted to explore in Newark.
I understand about Covid and only being able to put on smaller events. We truly appreciate you sharing so much with us! 🤍 Jess x
Wow I never expected to see you visit my home town! If you ever go back to Newark you must visit the national civil war museum. It isn’t free, but it’s a must to see 😊
Also King John (from Robin Hood) died in Newark castle.
Thank you so much for coming to our museum we are glad you enjoyed your visit, hope you enjoy the rest of your time in the UK
Oh, most definitely, it was a very beautiful museum so much to see and learn. Newark Air Museum is wonderful, is well taken care of, and has fantastic knowledgeable volunteers. We really appreciate your time commenting. 🤍 Jess x
@DaydreamersBarn having been a trustee and volunteer for 36 years your words have made me and all of us feel proud to know we have made memories for you both, thank you 😊
My Dad was in the Fleet Air Arm in the 1940`s and he trained in a Tiger Moth before going out to Canada to train in Harvards. I know Newark quite well as my Uncle Bill was manager of the Post Office there for some years. When I was a child, I would stay during my school holidays and would love to see and hear the Vulcan fly over frequently, very low as the squadron was based near the town...During the campaign to keep the Doncaster Vulcan flying, I paid to have my Brothers and my name etched under the wing of the X558.
Thanks for sharing, that is pretty impressive to have your names etched in the wing. Cheers, Chris
Hiya Jess and Chris, I really enjoy your museum adventures my friends, I visited RAF Abingdon in Oxfordshire back in the 80's and this was when I first saw the Jaguar squadron which was based there. You have good taste Jess. 😊 Thank you so much for feeding my aviation addiction ✈️.
Have a lovely Friday and enjoyable weekend my friends. Happy travelling. ❤ xx
Stephen,
Oh, I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and it fed your aviation love! I love an aircraft that looks mean and capable. We are definitely going to try and visit more museums to come. Thank you for all the love!
🤍 Jess & Chris x
Hiya. I forget Newark is prone to flooding during heavy weather. I have to go there at the end of January, so I hope it's cleared up by then. Stay safe. All the best to you.
Hopefully it has cleared. Cheers, Chris
I remember my mate driving us from RAF Scampton (Lincoln) to Newark for a few Ales to celebrate the Royal wedding of Charles and Diana back in 1981. The pub was open all day back then which was unusual, unless the town had special dispensation due to there being a market day? How things have changed.
Sounds like a pretty good memory to look back on. Cheers, Chris
Hi Guys! The first thought in my mind on seeing the Jaguar was *mean* and then you echoed my thoughts. The memorial garden was extremely tastefully done. Hawker Harrier VTOL was a wonderful machine. I think you have a few in the US. Thanks for giving me a chance to take a look around the museum with you. Bye!
I completely agree with you, friend. The entire museum was well put together with lovely volunteers. Thank you for sharing your time with us. 🤍 Jess x
Hello. Loved the Northumberland video. If you do return to Newark then suggest parking up in London Rd carpark and then walking through to the market place and wandering around there's some beautiful historic buildings such as The Governers house, Newark Church. The Prince Rupert pub is a particularly old building with lots of character, explore upstairs. Crossing Castlegate takes you to the Castle grounds with a lovely outlook over the river. The National Civil War museum is also well worth visiting. Best wishes. (Reposting as first attempt seemed to fail.)
Glad you liked the video. If we make it that way we will be sure to check it out. Cheers, Chris
Really enjoyed the aircraft museum, looked very well kept and quiet. So good seeing a Vulcan among the exhibits! A lovely crisp golden winter's day in Newark, despite the flooding looked the business. Another lovely film for a chilly Sunday :)
We got to go inside the Vulcan when we visited there.
Friend, we highly recommend a visit! Do call ahead to see what aircrafts are open to go inside and explore. We're so thankful for all the time you decide to share your time with us. We love and appreciate your kindness 🤍 Jess x
Interresting stuff and how this museum has developed since I was stationed just over the other side of the A1 into Lincolnshire quite a few years ago.
Another aviation museum option that isn't too far for you to drive, is the "Shuttleworth Collection" near Biggleswade in Bedfordshire. Mainly very old aeroplanes from the Edwardian era up to WW2. They also have some excellent flying displays in Spring and Summer when it's not too windy for the older aeroplanes?
Thanks for the recommendation. We will look into that. Cheers, Chris
Hi Guys , fab museum very interesting to see all the different aircraft on display , and the memorials . Keep warm 😊❤
Glad you enjoyed it. We will try. Cheers, Chris
Going, on the way you reacted to the very old flying machine, as you entered hall 2. I wondered if you had not seen the movie "Those magnificent men in their flying machines" its a good fun movie. seeing the antics they get up to, as they enter a race to fly across the channel to france. enjoy🛩🍕🍿🍦Thanks again for another tour to somewhere in my country, where at 68 i've never been to, And cannot wait to see your travels of the U.S.A, after 20+ yrs, since i was there. Safe journey back Home to Ya all.😃
We have not seen the movie. Sounds like a good one though. We are excited to share America with you as well. Cheers, Chris
I have never been to this wonderful museum. Thank you so much for taking me along!
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Chris
If you get a chance try and visit the Bomber Command memorial centre at Lincoln.
That is on the list for sure. Cheers, Chris
The Sea Harrier and Lightning my 2 favourite British planes ...then the Vulcan, Jaguar and Buccaneer amazing planes with such a great history...
They are some pretty nice aircrafts. Cheers, Chris
When I was small, the family would go to Ramsgate for our holidays. I remember seeing Vampires flying from Manston, a few miles away.
That must have been a sight to see. Cheers, Chris
OMG Newark has changed since I lived there back in the day. I vividly remember taking the dogs a walk along the river from our home to the castle and back. I was young in those days.
Sounds like a good place to walk the dogs. Cheers, Chris
It used to be RAF Winthorpe, IIRC it was home to Polish bomber squadrons in WW2 - there's a huge Polish WW2 memorial and cemetery in Newark.
Also Blue Steel isn't a SAM, it's a nuclear stand-off weapon/cruise missile. 1.1Mt which is pretty large compared to most you see today.
The powers that be wanted us (the Armourers) to try and fit one to a Vulcan, that was due to be scrapped, for display purposes for our last "Open Day" at Scampton back in '82. Not a chance, too many massive modifications required?
The Polish kept a flight from 300 & 301 Sqns at Winthorpe as their main field at Swinderby would get bogged down in bad weather. 300, 301, 304 and 305 were at Swinderby, Syerston and Winthorpe for awhile before moving over to Ingham, Hemswell and Faldingworth. Their SFTS training unit was at Newton.
Thanks for the info. Cheers, Chris
If you are still in Lincolnshire another little gem that is often overlooked is The Bubblecar Museum in Boston. Thinking about it, Tattershall Castle is a fantastic renovated castle, especially in the summer during the Tattershall Tourney with knights in armour fighting. I need to get to Temple Bruer so I can't comment but if you're interested in Knights Templars then a fairly intact church exists but it isn't actually a tourist site as such as it's now surrounded by fairly new builds. Worth a 5 minute detour from the A15 if passing so I'm told.
Fabulous, thank you so much for the recommendations! We're not too far from Lincolnshire, so we will definitely try and visit. 🤍 Jess x
Great video.. welcome tontue UK guys!! ❤
Thank you so much. We definitely love it here, and all the opportunities to learn and explore have been truly amazing. Thank you for sharing your time with us. 🤍 Jess x
Have you been to Old Warden Airfield and Shuttleworth Collection? It’s a must see. Has a superb museum with many aircraft, vehicles, and other aviation related exhibits. Most of the historic WW1 aircraft are maintained in a airworthy condition. It’s also the home of the Swiss Gardens and has an excellent restaurant and shop. Best regards, Stephen
Thanks for the recommendation. We will be sure to check that out. Cheers, Chris
@ If you enjoyed Duxford you will love Old Warden’s Shuttleworth Collection and museum. All the best to you and family for the new year, keep the videos coming. Stephen
This was so interesting thanks, we live on the flight path of RAF Northolt when Chinooks go over you feel the house vibrate.
Glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully the vibration isn't too bad. Cheers, Chris
Awesome video, i love the sea harrier ,
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I agree the harrier is very impressive. 🤍 Jess x
2nd aircraft is a fairiy gannet that I believe is the aew version
Nice, thanks for the info. Cheers, Chris
Have a long look at Duxford, Cambridge,takes along time to lookaround,best to go early
I believe they have been and posted a video last month.
We did and lived our time. 🤍 Jess x
Nice little museum. My favourite is and always will be the Vulcan, but the Lightning, Harrier and the Jaguar are amazing. It's a shame they don't have a Tornado though.
It was a really nice museum. Those are some good choices for sure. Cheers, Chris
Wow! I knew of that museum, but had no idea what a huge and amazing collection, and of mostly British "golden age" aircraft they have! That was a huge eye-opener. And I definitely must to go visit! When it warms up a bit...!
You ask for a "favourite"? But SO many of my favourite aircraft are there! Vulcan, Lightning, Canberra, Hunter, Buccaneer, Sea Harrier in particular would surely be in any Brit aircraft nerd's top list. The supremely-capable Buccaneer - I see they have an S1; the eventual S2 had much more powerful engines and was far superior - is perhaps my personal favourite after the Vulcan. Not least because of all the stories (check out Buccs at "Red Flag?") and jokes about its ultra-low altitude capabilities!
Like "A typical Bucc mission: open throttles; reach take off speed; raise undercarriage; descend to operating altitude..." "Buccaneer: the only aircraft to suffer from fish strikes..." "What do you call a Bucc standing on its undercarriage? Exceeding normal operating altitude." "What is the biggest risk to Bucc pilots flying above 100ft? Altitude sickness." - and all not THAT much in Jest!
Sorry; got over-enthusiastic again there...
Another really interesting and educational video - even more so than the likewise-surprising Norwich Air Museum one. We'll defo be visiting - you can claim a commission! Many thanks again.
Adrian,
We are glad you liked the video. We had a blast checking out the whole thing. We, too, were surprised by the size and condition of the museum. It was way more than we expected.
Sounds like, as usual, you know your aircrafts pretty well. We are learning so much just doing the self paced, not to mention when we get someone to give us a bit of a guided tour.
Hope you are able to have a great visit as we did when the weather warms. Also, pro tip, call ahead to see what displays are open the day of. As not all are always open. The information is in the description if you need it.
Cheers, Chris
@DaydreamersBarn Thanks for the phone-ahead advice - much appreciated!
Adrian,
Most definitely! We hope you enjoy your time, friend. 🤍 Jess x
Hi Jess and Chris I have really enjoyed watching your videos I love not to far from Newark I go to that museum regularly but didn't see any videos from robin hood county but never mind but just wanted to say really brilliant videos and I hope you have really great memories to cherish 💞
Thank you, friend! We loved exploring the museum. We really enjoyed even exploring the market town of Newark. Thank you for sharing your time with us! 🤍 Jess x
@DaydreamersBarn your welcome 🤗💕
Another very interesting video. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your time with us exploring. 🤍 Jess x
Hi. I Just wanted to send you a heartfelt message about the awful situation in California. Seeing it on tv is heartbreaking. If you have contacts there I hope that they are OK. I was in LA California '94 and even then they're was huge destruction of the forests through fire.......This video was really enjoyable. There's so much to see. I sometimes wonder how much information you can absorb in these huge exhibitions ... 5% ? ..It looks like you had the place to yourselves. Your new microphone sounds good ! Take care ! Cheers. Sheffield South Yorkshire.
Thanks for your concern, we also feel for everyone over there. It is a good thought on how much you can actually take it. We tried to get as much as we could for sure. Also, glad the mics sound good. Cheers, Chris
The Lightning has always been one of my favourite aircraft (which was once described by an RAF friend as 'A jet engine with wings and a seat attached'!). But I was pleased to also see my absolute favourite, the Saab Drakken, there's just something about the shape of those wings!
I love that, my friend! I understand and appreciate you answering my question. 🤍 Jess x
Great video. Will be sad to see you go.😢
You can still see us, just in America. Cheers, Chris
I have been to several military museums but that is not one. Thanks for the tour. My interest is WWII so I didn't recognise any of the post WWII aircraft, very interesting though. Always nice to see the Avro Vulcan 'V' Bomber. The aircraft that breached the US defences twice to simulate the bombing of US cities.
We appreciate and understand your interest in WWII aircraft. I agree that the Vulcan was and is a beast of an aircraft! 🤍 Jess x
Go to Newark shopping but never been to the museums.
Highly recommend checking the museum out. It's definitely worth a visit. We recommend calling ahead to see what aircraft is open when you want to visit. 🤍 Jess x
Hi Jess & Chris, Ted Conningsby just posted about Deenethorpe. You may already be watching his channel but I don’t know if you have plans to visit Deenethorpe at all?
Great vlogs - keep ‘em going! 🤗👍
Thank you for the insight on Ted Conningsby. Just watched a couple of his videos. We appreciate your kindness 🤍 Jess x
Having been avidly watching your exploration of the UK in your short time as resident Brits and your tireless travels during your downtime - much more than I have ever done, it puts me to shame!
Your wonder & excitement is so heartfelt and makes the viewing a pleasurable experience 🤗
Have you been to the American Cemetery in Cambridge yet?🤔
Keep rollin’ guys!
The Market Place in the town centre is beautiful too just down the road from the castle but that’s only accessible by foot
We will definitely be back, friend! We will keep you posted. 🤍 Jess x
@DaydreamersBarn, could you possibly zoom in closer to any signs that give information about items as they are normally small anyway and just give a little longer to be able to read them !!!!
If you were in the car park where I think you were you could have walked round to the Castle. Car park entrance was it opposite the entrance to the Castle gate train station & Waitress supermarket? If so come out the car park & turn right. Go up to the roundabout & turn right & the Castle is on your right. Surprised you didn't see it when you came off the roundabout in the car.
On foot still. From the Castle cross over the road & go down any side street. Keep going in the same direction you'll find a pedestrianised area, shops etc & the market place.
Enjoy your travels & thanks.
Another lovely video from you guys. I'm hoping you got to experience some English countryside snow this week. Would be a great video to watch! 👍
Stay tuned. Cheers, Chris
Great to see you visiting my home town, a lot of people pass but never to take the time to explore Newark
We recommend it for sure. Cheers, Chris
Nice video again.
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Chris
My dad served in the RAF in the Second World War .as a fitter on the crash recovery crew 🫤 not a fun job at times . Loaded what could be salvaged to take back to reuse . He was 19 yrs old
Not a fun job, but someone has to do it. Cheers, Chris
Great Air museum at Newark, and I can thoroughly recommend the cafe as well. In the town centre you will find the excellent Civil War museum May I also second the suggestion that you visit the Shuttleworth Collection. It's a great day out, and you can visit the adjacent Swiss garden as well.
Thanks for the suggestion. We will check into that. Cheers, Chris
Very Respectful Thank You
You are very welcome. Cheers, Chris
That was a good film 😊
We do appreciate it.
In Newark there is also The English Civil War Museum.
That sounds like a good one to visit. Cheers, Chris
King John died at Newark Castle in 1216
Interesting. Cheers, Chris
Been to this air museum a couple of times, and know the hangars. Ex RAF Winthorpe.
I agree it's a wonderful museum and lovely volunteers. 🤍 Jess x
Blue Steel next to the Vulcan was carried by it as part of the UKs nuclear deterrent
That is pretty impressive. Cheers, Chris
Dad served in Newark
Nice.
Lived in Newark all my life and never been to the air museum 😅
We would recommend it for sure. Cheers, Chris
If you like to visit castles you can’t do better than a visit to Hever Castle in Kent, you won’t regret it.
Love the recommendation! Thank you. We will try and visit. 🤍 Jess x
@DaydreamersBarn You’re welcome. You should Wiki it as I believe it has an American connection.
Really strange to see these aircraft on the ground as in the late 60s early 70s I would see many of them still flying in and around the uk airshows up and down the country....
Must have been great to see them in the air. Cheers, Chris
01:43 I believe the double prop counter rotates.
02:31 Lightning
02:55 Jaguar (French aircraft for the RAF)
03:30 Canberra (legend aircraft)
09:22 Buccaneer
10:20 No. Just the fronts of different aircraft.
11:10 The moon.
11:37 RAF Newton. Police training camp. I went there briefly.
12:54 MARTEL missile. Flat glass front. I worked on those 1977/78. Fitted to Buccaneers.
13:04 Op Granby I was part of that.
13:28 My Goldwing is better! lol
16:26 Javelin in the background. Did Avionics training on that.
20:22 Chinook. known as a Wokka Wokka
20:55 Shackleton. 5000 rivets flying in close formation! Trained on them.
Jaguar - Anglo french😂
@ Yep…..what could go wrong? Not the most popular aircraft in the RAF at the time. I did teach on them, but never worked on them operationally. I am sure the crews that did will disagree.
The Jaguar was an Anglo French collaboration with the British version a little more modernised than the French version as both countries couldn't agree on the same design and ended up with different weapon systems with the British version being a little more advanced for the role the RAF wanted...fantastic plane that did a great job in Desert Storm flying low and taking out Iraqi defences without loss, they were the first British attack planes to arrive in the Gulf before the Tornadoes arrived
@@Sn00pyJ508I was on 20 squadron Jaguars at Brüggen, and as an armourer I can say it was a very decent aircraft to work on.
@ Oui, c’est vrai. Cauchemar! 😂
A lot of great British aircraft from a time when we led the world in aviation technology including the Buceneer and Vulcan which on several occasions embarrassed US air defence in exercises.
Good job we generally still love each other 🇬🇧🇺🇸
We loved this wonderful museum. Was such a great experience to learn and share it with you all. 🤍 Jess x
🙂Americans seem to like naming places 'Newark'. According to Wiki, there are more than 29 Newarks in the USA. I've been to at least four of them - the ones in New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and California
There is a plaque in front of the church commemorating the Newarks of the world, which hopefully they’ll see next time!
Seems to be that way. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
That Vulcan was flown in😮 and the blue steel is a nuke
The Vulcan is a beast of an aircraft! Wish it was still in operation. 🤍 Jess x
@DaydreamersBarn I grew up 2 miles from RAF Scampton, they were an amazing sight and sound
The big missile with the RN flag on top and the notice board about operation Granby is commemorating an incident where a Silkworm anti ship missile was fired at a USN ship in the Gulf.
An Iraqi Silkworm missile was fired at the USS Missouri, which was accompanied by the USS Jarrett and HMS Gloucester. The missile was shot down by a Sea Dart missile from HMS Gloucester, marking the first time a missile was successfully destroyed by another missile in combat at sea.
The USS Missouri and USS Jarrett fired chaff and flares to decoy the missile. HMS Gloucester then fired two Sea Dart missiles without activating its own decoys, as the Royal Navy had learned from the Falklands War that firing chaff made it difficult to shoot down targets. The missile was destroyed in 89 seconds.
Without the RN’s action, the USS Missouri would have been toast.
That is some pretty cool information. I did not know that, thanks for sharing. Cheers, Chris
I think NASA are still flying a Canberra.
Nice. Cheers, Chris
The Blue steel missile sitting in front of the Vulcan was Britains air launched nuclear missile. That would have been busy turning Moscow into glass if WW3 had kicked off back then.
Nice. Cheers, Chris
NASA still have a Canberra flying today.
Nice. Cheers, Chris
The Vulcan was built just after the War, can fly at 65O PLUS , capable of doing Barrel rolls ???
The Vulcan is a beast of a plane. 🤍 Jess x
We are a big civil war town theres a lot of sights you missed.
There was a lot we missed for sure, maybe we can make another trip. Cheers, Chris
That narrow bridge shown at the end of the video is supposed to be haunted.
Interesting. Wonder why? Cheers, Chris
About 95 % of your content are of places in my own country i have never visited. The Buccaneer by the way was a low level aircraft that had a revolving bomb bay door and carried a nuclear weapon.
Glad we can show you more places. Cheers, Chris
Do you know King John (1166-1212) died in Newark Castle.
We did not know that, thanks. Cheers, Chris
The Metor, was the first Allied Jet During WW2
The link below is about the Buccaneer aircraft.
A great story about the RaF at Red Flag.
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thanks for the enjoyable VBlog
Dave
Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Chris