Thank you so much for this. It is very heartwarming to know that young men like yourselves are interested in the history of such a vital sector of our defence. Keep it up.
Used to live in Tangmere Crescent just over the road in the airfield estate and used to walk round the airfield frequently. All houses now. Brilliant video lads.
Still a wonderful place to go,lots of things to see even though lots of it has gone but there is a lovely centre with lovely people in it,go grab a coffee and look in memory booth its all good ❤
My father was in the RAF during WW2 and when we moved to Hainault in the 1950’s we went to the fantastic Hornchurch air shows. Spitfires and Lancasters were among the many classic aircraft that would delight the crowds that lined the runways. Happy days😅
@@robertedward9456 thank you for your reply do you know the Reilly'?think they lived in Elmer Gardens and did you know Denzil McCarthy maybe not as he was born 51 he is my brother Peace to you Eileen
@@jager896 sorry no ,we moved to Barking when I was 8 years old there was a boy who’s name i remember was Paterson lived just a few doors up the road and a boy who lived in the shop at the top of the road (gardens).my brother s and I played a lot at the sand pits as well . some good times ,remember the rag and bone lady on her horse and cart she live in the next st she bought your old comics for a few penny’s .funny what you remember
@@robertedward9456 Thank you for your reply yes I remember the rag and bone and the vegetable horse and cart you always knew when he'd. been because of what the horse left behind peace to you Eileen
Just been here today and took a gentle stroll around. Then discovered your video on it? Going to have to go back now. We did discover the the buildings on the site of the old St George hospital, were originally part of the airfield as well. Great stuff guys.
Glad to hear, ah we thought the St George’s Hospital buildings had all been demolished. There has also been a heritage centre open since which looks great. Maybe a return is needed
there's also a under a ground bunker facing the first lake close to the path we use to play in as a kids..The time team didn't find it, but I can still picture it.
I used to live a couple of blocks away in 1967, i played there all the time, I used to run through the air raid shelters that are blocked off now, also that pillbox with no entry they had tunnels running underneath the airfield to access them
@@CrowGB yes he spoke of a prophecy. 2 virgins fro. The Isle of Canvey poking around dirty holes then the 2 virgins shall find love with each other and bum each other at various ww2 landmarks within the uk
They were supposed to build a runway there as a memorial there on the existing country park..Think it was a con just to make another rubbish dump prior to that. Left the housing estate there in 2008 so do not know the outcome.
Thank you so much for this. It is very heartwarming to know that young men like yourselves are interested in the history of such a vital sector of our defence. Keep it up.
Used to live in Tangmere Crescent just over the road in the airfield estate and used to walk round the airfield frequently. All houses now. Brilliant video lads.
Cheers!
Were do they have the fair now that they have housing Eileen
Interesting, always thought there was nothing at all left of Hornchurch. Thank you 👍
Still a wonderful place to go,lots of things to see even though lots of it has gone but there is a lovely centre with lovely people in it,go grab a coffee and look in memory booth its all good ❤
Good video, they have converted one of the official buildings into a museum now really fascinating to see
My father was in the RAF during WW2 and when we moved to Hainault in the 1950’s we went to the fantastic Hornchurch air shows. Spitfires and Lancasters were among the many classic aircraft that would delight the crowds that lined the runways. Happy days😅
my mother and father worked there. It was my playground after the war. They built an estate on most of it.
Nicely presented guys and very professional to.
Born in Hornchurch 1955 lived down the road from airfield .me and my brothers played there
We played there as well lived in Conway close Eileen
@@jager896 we lived Elmer gardens
@@robertedward9456 thank you for your reply do you know the Reilly'?think they lived in Elmer Gardens and did you know Denzil McCarthy maybe not as he was born 51 he is my brother Peace to you Eileen
@@jager896 sorry no ,we moved to Barking when I was 8 years old there was a boy who’s name i remember was Paterson lived just a few doors up the road and a boy who lived in the shop at the top of the road (gardens).my brother s and I played a lot at the sand pits as well . some good times ,remember the rag and bone lady on her horse and cart she live in the next st she bought your old comics for a few penny’s .funny what you remember
@@robertedward9456 Thank you for your reply yes I remember the rag and bone and the vegetable horse and cart you always knew when he'd. been because of what the horse left behind peace to you Eileen
Lads this is great work. Very well done to the team
Very interesting video. Played in the pill Boxes when I was a little boy ( well after the war !!)
Me too got chased of on one occasion lived in Conway close so not far away Eileen
Well done. An excellent video deserving of so many more views. Some very nice shots in there too.
Thanks for the kind words 😁
Really enjoy watching your videos guys, please keep making them. Nice to see people with the same enthusiasm as I have about these kind of things
Great to hear! Stay tuned for more
I’m from Southend so a lot of the places you visit are quite significant to me. My daughter and I really enjoy the videos and have done for a while!
TankControls85 Thats great appreciate the support! Always good to know we can show people some of their local area’s secrets 👌
Right!
i used to go there back in the 70s, you could find shells, undercarridge of a tank, a tank bridge all sorts
Visited 263 airfields myself.....not been to Hornchurch though. Well made video there, interesting and informative on what's left....excellent.
Cheers Steve much appreciated. We have a vlog at RAF Bradwell Bay coming up soon so stay tuned for that!
Just been here today and took a gentle stroll around.
Then discovered your video on it?
Going to have to go back now.
We did discover the the buildings on the site of the old St George hospital, were originally part of the airfield as well.
Great stuff guys.
Glad to hear, ah we thought the St George’s Hospital buildings had all been demolished. There has also been a heritage centre open since which looks great. Maybe a return is needed
Superb video!!
there's also a under a ground bunker facing the first lake close to the path we use to play in as a kids..The time team didn't find it, but I can still picture it.
I used to live a couple of blocks away in 1967, i played there all the time, I used to run through the air raid shelters that are blocked off now, also that pillbox with no entry they had tunnels running underneath the airfield to access them
I lived in Conway close and used to play their Eileen
what is the music guys? Very good
the type 22 is a BHQ battle head quaters. got 2 levels
Remember my kids and late dog went there many times
I took my dad the other week to Astra House for a medical appointment
Oh wow, excellent!
Last time I was there there was a stoner in the pillbox setting fire to his socks as he said they were mugging him off
Must’ve been on some strong stuff
@@BeyondthePoint Can confirm, I've seen him there a few times, creepy... kept talking about some sort of prophecy..
RossDavidAnderson Crazy stuff, very strange
@@CrowGB yes he spoke of a prophecy. 2 virgins fro. The Isle of Canvey poking around dirty holes then the 2 virgins shall find love with each other and bum each other at various ww2 landmarks within the uk
@@CrowGB Ross just be happy for me
They were supposed to build a runway there as a memorial there on the existing country park..Think it was a con just to make another rubbish dump prior to that. Left the housing estate there in 2008 so do not know the outcome.
I live about 5 minutes from the location.