The former RFC airfields like Buckminster are sadly truly forgotten places. If I lived near there, I never would've been any the wiser. Nice intro tune from the film 'Aces High'. Very good film, liked the ending, very poignant and sobering. Great informative video, Chris. It's just as important the RFC airfields get a bit of recognition
Thank you Chris for this lovely interesting video of Buckminster airfield that was. Love looking at the old actual footage of aircraft flying. It brings me closer to my grandfather. Ok he signed up in 1925. Close enough. They must have been fascinating times.
Thanks, Chris, for this interesting video about the long-forgotten RAF Buckminster, especially the info about 'Bomber' Harris being based at this airfield. Castle Bromwich became well-known during WW2 for the production of Spits. And good to see you posting again!
I remember during my teenage years in the late Eighties, my Dad recorded a programme about the Castle Bromwich factory (sadly, the VHS tape has long since been recorded over and lost). Loved hearing the interviews of the people who worked there. Many of which I imagine are no longer with us. My Grandad's third and last wife, worked at a factory owned by Bolton Paul, during the war. So she may have been involved with the construction of the Defiant. Wish I had asked her that one.
Excellent work Chris, many ww1 airfields seem so forgotten, I suppose because we tend to associate ww1 with the trenches. Thanks as ever for another excellent video. Hope you're keeping well and well set for Christmas my brother 🙏 👍
How very sad that these older airfields, however fleetingly they buzzed with life and aero-engine noise, have no marker as to the part played. Thanks to your work here one such gets a dust off from the shelf of history. Thanks for the great vid mate.
Thank you, that was interesting with some great footage of WW1 planes, and in my home county too. I grew up near to what was RAF Leicester East, later named Stoughton (pronounced Stoeton) Aerodrome and now Leicester Airport. There was a serious crash with fatalities at Stoughton in 1945. We used to play as kids in the fields nearby and there were some disused and derelict military huts, but no spooky occurrences.
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The former RFC airfields like Buckminster are sadly truly forgotten places. If I lived near there, I never would've been any the wiser. Nice intro tune from the film 'Aces High'. Very good film, liked the ending, very poignant and sobering. Great informative video, Chris. It's just as important the RFC airfields get a bit of recognition
I'm always impressed by the B-roll, graphics, and music that you use to make history come alive. Thank you for making these wonderful videos.
Thank you Chris for this lovely interesting video of Buckminster airfield that was. Love looking at the old actual footage of aircraft flying. It brings me closer to my grandfather. Ok he signed up in 1925. Close enough. They must have been fascinating times.
Another great video, Chris! Many thanks!
A pity that there isn't a marker or memorial to show where the airfield was.
Splendid footage, very evocative. How graceful were the early aerial machines of death! Good on you, Chris, for memorializing the airmen ❤🎉
Thanks, Chris, for this interesting video about the long-forgotten RAF Buckminster, especially the info about 'Bomber' Harris being based at this airfield. Castle Bromwich became well-known during WW2 for the production of Spits. And good to see you posting again!
I remember during my teenage years in the late Eighties, my Dad recorded a programme about the Castle Bromwich factory (sadly, the VHS tape has long since been recorded over and lost). Loved hearing the interviews of the people who worked there. Many of which I imagine are no longer with us. My Grandad's third and last wife, worked at a factory owned by Bolton Paul, during the war. So she may have been involved with the construction of the Defiant. Wish I had asked her that one.
Thank you Chris i've shared this to the colsterworth history group on facebook :)
Excellent work Chris, many ww1 airfields seem so forgotten, I suppose because we tend to associate ww1 with the trenches. Thanks as ever for another excellent video. Hope you're keeping well and well set for Christmas my brother 🙏 👍
How very sad that these older airfields, however fleetingly they buzzed with life and aero-engine noise, have no marker as to the part played. Thanks to your work here one such gets a dust off from the shelf of history. Thanks for the great vid mate.
Thank you, that was interesting with some great footage of WW1 planes, and in my home county too. I grew up near to what was RAF Leicester East, later named Stoughton (pronounced Stoeton) Aerodrome and now Leicester Airport. There was a serious crash with fatalities at Stoughton in 1945. We used to play as kids in the fields nearby and there were some disused and derelict military huts, but no spooky occurrences.
So much history faded in away as memories die soon to be forgotten the place should really have a memorial plaque.
6:08 6:08 Saltby airfied just North and Harlaxton airfield to the North North East.