West Midlands Cold War Bunker (ROC Post)

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024

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  • @gryfandjane
    @gryfandjane 5 років тому +11

    Wow, a Ferret and a Lotus/Caterham 7 in one trip. Anyway, Golden Gem indeed! What an exceptional site. The A-12 sticker on the door got my attention... I was working for McDonnell Douglas during the development of that controversial aircraft. When the program came under scrutiny, we were informed that there would be many jobs lost if it was cancelled, even for folks not directly connected with the program, which I wasn’t... When the Secretary of Defense did indeed drop the hammer on the A-12, the mood around the company was dark indeed. I had in fact received a letter from my management stating that my own position was in jeopardy, and with consummate timing, the cancellation was announced just before the Christmas holiday in 1991. Happy Christmas, indeed... at any rate, I eventually transferred to a different department and was there for an additional eight years. All of this to say that seeing the A-12 logo still brings back the memories. Thanks for this one... hopefully that site will stay pristine for years to come.

  • @mattperrin8372
    @mattperrin8372 5 років тому +6

    That's in great shape that one. Not sure as couldn't tell in video what they were made of but where those blocks to separate the bed from the floor as the beds were metal framed and it was to stop it becoming electrified if there was a short ? Very cool location, nice one guys.

  • @Flakwell
    @Flakwell 5 років тому +1

    best condition of one of those bunkers so far. thanks for the video.

  • @garyellis9845
    @garyellis9845 5 років тому

    A real gem, that one Ian. Well done for locating it.

  • @ThePresidentialTourist
    @ThePresidentialTourist 5 років тому +1

    Awesome historical find and gem.

  • @brianartillery
    @brianartillery 5 років тому +6

    Nice Ferret scout car at the beginning, gents. 03:15(approx)
    "Hello, is that the Police? This is the secretary of St.Dingle In The Datsun Primary School. I'd like to report a car parked outside, which seems to contain Fidel Castro, and Che Guevara. I think that they're either very lost, or just filming the school, with a view to mounting a coup... Hello? Hello? Hello?"

  • @nickclark6001
    @nickclark6001 5 років тому +1

    Wow that light timer made in Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth ,I used to frequent George Hartwell's Garage there in the 70's and 80's 😄

  • @iandudley5178
    @iandudley5178 5 років тому +1

    Walked down holdenhurst road in Bournemouth today. No lighting company there anymore I'm afraid.

  • @H4WK6969
    @H4WK6969 5 років тому +1

    I recently noticed what is possibly a massive top secret cold war bunker just outside of Newcastle next to the Tyne Tunnel on the north side, there is a hill that has metal hatches peppered all over it and a field next to it with large plastic tubes coming out the ground that are most likely air vents, i really want to explore it but i think i'll leave it to the professionals.

  • @toddmetzger
    @toddmetzger 5 років тому +1

    Great find guys...even though it took some work, was well worth the time. You don't see those master posts very often.

  • @andira2010
    @andira2010 5 років тому

    Wow, this bunker is in a quite good condition. Thank you for showing and explaining this relict of the past to us! Thumbs up guys, good work :)

  • @General_Confusion
    @General_Confusion 5 років тому +2

    Thats the first one I've seen you go to that has the full earth bonding against electro magnetic pulse bombs. Must have been near a potential target.

  • @damianjones7554
    @damianjones7554 5 років тому

    Fantastic conditions in this bunker

  • @tomtinkersrezlife278
    @tomtinkersrezlife278 5 років тому +1

    Great work as always boys much love from maine usa

  • @juanweigel1057
    @juanweigel1057 5 років тому +2

    Thumbs up brother👍👍👍👍👍 Tucson Arizona USA

  • @michaeljohnson1006
    @michaeljohnson1006 5 років тому

    Another excellent vlog folk's !!

  • @Curbsidecrafters
    @Curbsidecrafters 5 років тому +1

    That’s a real gem 💎

  • @Peterwrayadventures
    @Peterwrayadventures 5 років тому

    Glad you found the location. Very intresting place. Amazing what you find.

  • @alanconroy7929
    @alanconroy7929 5 років тому

    Nice find... Impressive

  • @buzzabuzza3494
    @buzzabuzza3494 4 роки тому

    Awesome find in brilliant condition.My brother lived in wellington near Telford and said there’s a ROC post in Upton magna I wonder what condition that’s in.Hope you guys could pay it a visit sometime.Keep up the good work thx👍👍👏👏👏👏

  • @soarinuk
    @soarinuk 4 роки тому

    The light timer that you guys found was made 13 mins away from my house - the company was taken over I believe and it's now just an electrical shop rather than a factory :( but at least it's still there!
    I still find it amazing that my home town played a part in the ROC bunker construction program....
    Thanks for another fantastic video (even if I have only just found this one! Lol)

    • @IKS-Exploration
      @IKS-Exploration  4 роки тому +1

      Wow that’s interesting thanks for sharing folk :)

  • @matthewwalker8197
    @matthewwalker8197 5 років тому

    i remember i once saw a Daimler ferret outside my old school next to a garage and as well as that.. a Delorean.. in Stockport of all places surprisingly lol but great video :) a fantastic condition and interesting ROC post

  • @thelastpendragon4758
    @thelastpendragon4758 4 роки тому +1

    The log says 19/6/91 ie 1991 is that right would you say??? Bit late isn't it?. It also stated various other posts where operational so I'm guessing your correct it is a master post!

  • @SeeWhatISee_
    @SeeWhatISee_ 5 років тому

    Awesome video

  • @ukREECE
    @ukREECE 5 років тому +1

    You was in Buckinghamshire, drove through my town of Milton Keynes, should of popped into Bletchley Park lads.

    • @rickyreynolds17
      @rickyreynolds17 5 років тому

      Martin Reece thought we was a ‘City’ now?

    • @ukREECE
      @ukREECE 5 років тому

      @@rickyreynolds17 only to the locals, we have never been given official city status yet ;)

  • @barbaraannecortina7899
    @barbaraannecortina7899 3 роки тому

    Have you ever thought of either putting authentic rank tabs on your feldjacke or getting a bergmutze (mountain cap) to match your feldjacke (field jacket) because it's a field jacket you're wearing in case you didn't know.

    • @IKS-Exploration
      @IKS-Exploration  3 роки тому

      earlier videos I did this it long time ago now and I have changed my outfit some what lol

  • @richardjamesayres6858
    @richardjamesayres6858 5 років тому +1

    hi guys Carlisle 195.. Road trip 2 nights wild hammock camping in Scotland,,, 21 mins 41 sec in ROC Post you may like to check out

  • @VanlifeHQ
    @VanlifeHQ 5 років тому

    Need to watch the video where chris shuts the door haha please upload quick, beautiful post

  • @Keyswiz71
    @Keyswiz71 5 років тому

    Yup, that looks like a master post, I served on one (4/15)!

  • @geoffcrummy1443
    @geoffcrummy1443 4 роки тому

    Great video guys, if I can find some pics of my old post will pass them on to you. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🛸🛸👍

  • @OGGalleryCrew92
    @OGGalleryCrew92 4 роки тому

    19:35 Anybody Spot The Graffiti - Righting It Says Geoff !

  • @LouLou-ue3dz
    @LouLou-ue3dz 4 роки тому

    Can the public buy them?
    What would you do with one if you owned one?
    I think they'd make an awesome place to go and chill, relax etc because it's so private x

  • @coldstartdaily9738
    @coldstartdaily9738 5 років тому

    this is a very special post

  • @simongraves7073
    @simongraves7073 5 років тому

    what is the app on the phone that you use to find these posts please.

  • @rrich52806
    @rrich52806 5 років тому

    COLD HERE. IS THE UK THAT WARM AND GREEN IN THE WINTER?

  • @chipking2765
    @chipking2765 5 років тому +2

    Armoured ferret

  • @josztroutfishingdiary7350
    @josztroutfishingdiary7350 5 років тому +1

    Was that Number 6 at 42 seconds? (I am not a number, I am a free man!! Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha -Ha!!!)

  • @terrylee2518
    @terrylee2518 5 років тому

    Hello Ian if you look on eBay property like I did today the 29th of the feb 2019 there is one of those Cold War bankers that you go to in Norfolk for sale they’re asking 35,000 just thought you might be interested all the best

  • @Daniel-S1
    @Daniel-S1 5 років тому

    I think one in three posts was a master post?

  • @noreenedge8951
    @noreenedge8951 5 років тому

    Have you ever enquired about purchasing one.?

  • @dalem1140
    @dalem1140 5 років тому

    That tin of paint 😂

  • @Friskee62
    @Friskee62 5 років тому

    Like your videos. You know you encounter thorns all the time. Bring some thick leather gloves to combat that problem...

  • @xtrailsextra
    @xtrailsextra 5 років тому

    Puts the one i found in the west midlands to shame :( I feel better now my chemicle toilet was still in situ.

  • @Stecluz
    @Stecluz 5 років тому

    They closed the door and still in there now

  • @RcKing-jk2yi
    @RcKing-jk2yi 5 років тому

    Where about is it in the West Midlands

    • @IKS-Exploration
      @IKS-Exploration  5 років тому

      Due to its great condition we will not be giving out its name and location to protect it from vandalism

    • @RcKing-jk2yi
      @RcKing-jk2yi 5 років тому

      IKS Exploration completely understandable I have seen what idiots and lowlifes can do to these historic landmarks are you aware of a the bunkers Birmingham

    • @IKS-Exploration
      @IKS-Exploration  5 років тому

      Yeah I believe so the deep exchange tunnels?

  • @neilthomas4407
    @neilthomas4407 Рік тому

    Daimler Ferret mk1/2

  • @stephenhunter70
    @stephenhunter70 5 років тому

    Giggle searched!

  • @Eastwing74
    @Eastwing74 5 років тому

    Is it me or did Chris seem a bit "pushy" in this one. What say you folk? Excellent video nonetheless.

  • @bryansbuilds5722
    @bryansbuilds5722 5 років тому

    ah come on I want see you get locked in a room again