WWII RAF B-24 LIBERATOR WRECKAGE IN THE MALAYSIAN JUNGLE (HIKING GUNUNG BEREMBUN)
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- Опубліковано 22 лют 2020
- 75 years ago, an RAF B-24 Liberator crashed in the Malaysian jungle while on a mission to drop supplies to POWS just days after the end of WWII.
The crash site remained undiscovered for 46 years until a local found the wreckage of the giant bomber in a mountain gulley near Gunung Berembun in Negeri Sembilan State in 1991. The remains of the 8 crew members were not found for another 18 years. They were later buried in a Military graveyard near Kuala Lumpur.
Join Richard and the crew from SG Trek as they hike deep into the rainforest to the site of the wreck and learn more about this remarkable story.
Finding the wreckage: 5:39
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The Trail
The Gunung Berembun trail is not particularly difficult, but it is exhausting nonetheless. It is similar to most Malaysian jungle trails - a mixture of orange, clay-like soil and lots of tree roots. There is one long, steep section, just after the halfway rest point at Gua Kambing before you eventually reach the summit at around the 6km mark.
If you venture onto the plane wreckage it adds another 3km to the total length, making for a 18km return trek.
On flat this would be easy, but throw in the undulating landscape and the 30-degree heat and humidity, and it is a long day indeed.
So stock up on food and snacks and take plenty of water, although there are several streams along the trail if you have purifying equipment.
Sturdy shoes or boots are also recommended.
A permit is required for the hike.
Travel Logistics
The trailhead is around 1-2 hours south of Kuala Lumpur, and a 5-6 drive from the southern city of Johor Bahru.
It is at the end of a long country road so public transport is not really an option.
We did the trek with Singapore-based trekking agency SG Trek (sgtrek.com/) who organised the transport, permits and local guides.
Drones
There are no known restrictions on the use of drones around Gunung Berembun.
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After i went to the sabah tea place, ive Taken pictures of the lost men, divisions and Rocks that resembles a lost life.
Good
Rather sombre affair keeping in mind the last minutes of those unfortunate young airmen who were running an errand of mercy for their comrades in distress.
great wonderfull video
Thank you! Cheers!
Baik
Pls visit Fraser Hill and Sungai Lembing Pahang Malaysia 🇲🇾
That was a quick ID on the propeller hub. Are you an aircraft engineer?
No. Just always been interested in WWII since I was young.
8:48 🐛
Hi Richard, thanks for sharing your selfie photo with me @4:21 (Blue shirt guy) ... hope you enjoy hiking in Malaysia... and till we meet again... you can also follow my instagram @syamzailymusa
No worries. It was nice to meet you! Followed!