The New Forest WW2 Airfields: Then vs Now

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024

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  • @Arch861
    @Arch861 Рік тому +11

    What a brilliant video for anyone interested in the history of the New Forest airfields. Great work sir.

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  Рік тому

      Thanks Archie, I am blown away by all the kind comments this video has received. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch it and then get in touch.

  • @BillyBasford
    @BillyBasford Рік тому +9

    You have outdone yourself Marc. Amazing film well done. 👍🏻

  • @SPiderman-rh2zk
    @SPiderman-rh2zk Рік тому +12

    I've always appreciated your thoroughness and attention to detail and this video is no exception. Absolutely fantastic how you've blended the old pictures and aerial views with the current ones. Amazing, amazing stuff!

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  Рік тому

      Wow thank you, obviously it's no secret that I am fascinated with this area of my local history, so it's great to get this feedback - cheers!

  • @SueMansfield-mp1ds
    @SueMansfield-mp1ds 26 днів тому +1

    Wonderful evocative

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  26 днів тому

      Thanks Sue appreciate the kind words

  • @SpitfireCGI
    @SpitfireCGI 6 місяців тому +1

    Superb video exploring the fascinating timeline and importance of the 12 New Forest WW2 Airfields.Very well done Marc.

  • @adienowed6366
    @adienowed6366 8 місяців тому +3

    What an excellent and fascinating video-brief though it is,I thoroughly enjoyed watching.

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  8 місяців тому

      thank you for the kind comment, I hope to make individual longer ones for each airfield this summer 🙂

  • @Masseyboy89
    @Masseyboy89 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely outstanding Marc!
    Thoroughly enjoyed.

  • @claytonjones5857
    @claytonjones5857 Рік тому +3

    Fascinating thanks for doing this Marc

  • @sailwesterly5444
    @sailwesterly5444 8 місяців тому +1

    Great work. Well done and ty.

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  8 місяців тому

      Thank, I appreciate you watching it and leaving a positive comment 🙂

  • @Blue-Red-Blue
    @Blue-Red-Blue 8 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video.

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment Daniel, and for watching. I plan on making more this summer when I get a chance.

  • @DavidReed-nk3xp
    @DavidReed-nk3xp Рік тому +1

    Brilliantly edited with the drone shots mate.

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  Рік тому

      The Google Earth satellite drone no less! 🙂

  • @DaveFord
    @DaveFord Рік тому +2

    Brilliant, just brilliant! Thank you Marc.

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  Рік тому

      Thank you Dave, that means a lot coming from you and Logan

  • @russcox
    @russcox Рік тому +1

    A special and important bit of work Marc, well done.

  • @ChrisJames1973
    @ChrisJames1973 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant Marc. Thanks for putting that together

  • @DE-eVOLVED
    @DE-eVOLVED 20 днів тому +1

    Love this @Trexsplorer 👌

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  20 днів тому +1

      Hi thank you - really appreciate you watching it and leaving a comment. :-)

  • @mrbthebarber
    @mrbthebarber Рік тому +1

    Amazing Marc, top job.

  • @samgoogle4367
    @samgoogle4367 8 місяців тому

    Utterly wonderful, quite tearful actually. Thank you.

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  8 місяців тому

      Blimey, thank you Sam. I think the music complements the visuals well. I was lucky in that respect to find it.

  • @davidmurdoch3305
    @davidmurdoch3305 Рік тому +1

    Superb work 👏

  • @simonk337
    @simonk337 Рік тому +1

    This is art. Thank you Marc

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  Рік тому

      Thanks. If only art was a viable source of income, I'd be mortgage free!

  • @andstr9802
    @andstr9802 Рік тому +1

    simply superb. History being recorded. Thank you.

  • @domanthony8906
    @domanthony8906 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant video. Raf beaulieu is my all time favourite place. ❤

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  Рік тому

      Cheers Dom, I am going to make a longer one of just RAF Beaulieu when I get a chance - hopefully in next month or so.

  • @CharlieRaven33
    @CharlieRaven33 Рік тому +1

    Top stuff, really interesting

  • @gerryholland7274
    @gerryholland7274 Рік тому +1

    Excellent! Flown over Beaulieu and Stoney Cross many times when flying South, VFR between Southampton and Bournemouth 'coasting' out. Many Thanks

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  Рік тому

      Fantastic, always make for a great spot - can't beat seeing the ghostly outline of an airfield :-)

  • @davidhaddow2929
    @davidhaddow2929 Рік тому +1

    This is great, thanks! It's inspired me to plan a bike ride taking in all of these sites for the next time I'm in the New Forest.

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  Рік тому

      Cheers David, Lymington > Needs Oar Point > Beaulieu is a good route. I created a Google map here if you need precise locations nfhwa.org/ww2-new-forest-airfields-map/

    • @davidhaddow2929
      @davidhaddow2929 Рік тому

      @@TrexplorerUK, thank you - you've created a brilliant resource! I grew up in Mudeford, not far from De Davilland Way so very close to the Somerford airfield site.

  • @johnallen7807
    @johnallen7807 8 місяців тому +1

    An excellent film, good now & then maps and photos.

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  8 місяців тому

      Thank you John, I appreciate you watching it and the positive comment. I am planning on doing individual films like this for each airfield as I have some great photos of each one

    • @johnallen7807
      @johnallen7807 8 місяців тому

      Sounds good.@@TrexplorerUK

  • @michaelreynolds9463
    @michaelreynolds9463 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant stuff.

  • @helenhockey5767
    @helenhockey5767 Рік тому +1

    Fabulous. Thank you.

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  Рік тому

      Thank you Helen, it took me ages to create (despite only being 5 minutes) so to know someone has enjoyed it means a lot :-)

  • @IHZ3185
    @IHZ3185 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for this. What stories Beaulieu could tell most will be hidden!

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  9 місяців тому

      It's a place that has fascinated me for years, I am still finding out new things all the time. Cheers for watching 🙂

  • @grahamunderwood9353
    @grahamunderwood9353 10 місяців тому +1

    Very interesting thank you

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  3 місяці тому

      Your welcome :-) I've recently uploaded more airfield related content so hope you can get to see those videos on my channel too.

  • @tracya4087
    @tracya4087 8 місяців тому +1

    superb . thank you ,from wgan ,lancashire

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching 😀

    • @tracya4087
      @tracya4087 8 місяців тому +2

      @@TrexplorerUK sad there s not more preserved for us to see in the future , i live not far from raf burtonwood , , not a trace , thanks again mate from nick in wigan , lancashire

  • @ChristianThwaites
    @ChristianThwaites Рік тому +1

    This is amazing

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  Рік тому

      Thank you Christian, it's great to hear so many people are enjoying it. 🙂

  • @jordansymmons9809
    @jordansymmons9809 28 днів тому

    Absolutely loved watching this video. As i have a strong interest in the Second world war as my grandad flew the Lancaster Bomber.

    • @TrexplorerUK
      @TrexplorerUK  28 днів тому

      thanks Jordan! lovely hear about your grandfather too

  • @MrMrliamo
    @MrMrliamo 11 місяців тому

    It should be called now v then