My mum was feeling particularly depressed after my dad died as she cut the hedge of the front garden. It was a job my dad always did so it was dredging up sad memories. The Red arrows passed over and released a few seconds of smoke. She thought it was specifically for her and it brightened her day. They may not be in combat when they display, but they represent the morale of a nation.
I lived at RAF Scampton in the late 70's. My Dad flew vulcans and was OC 617 squadron for 2 years. Great memories. Sad to see the old place being slowly shut down. I saw where we lived in your video. Just fantastic.
Hello there, Thank you so much for getting in touch. RAF Scampton has always fascinated me. It certainly is sad to see such a fantastic place dwindle and fade away. Very interesting to read your words about your Father.
@@ALWResearchTeam Thank you for your reply. Can you drive freely around the old RAF quarters or do you need permission. I spoke to my Mum and she would like to make a pilgrimage to the old place. Thanks.
Hello there. We asked permission from the guardroom Sergeant as we were also filming. The married quarters and cost cutter (Naafi) is now a public place and is a clear drive on area.
I spent 3 yrs. at RAF Holbeach bombing range (68-71). When the Vietnam war was going on - pilots from Lakenheath used to "flybies" at 25 ft. AGL in their F 100"s. on our "wooden tower" (Capt Dave Jenny). Those were the days!!! ☢☢
You might of saved some history. I guess you heard what is happening at Scampton. It will be interesting to see how the local elections go in Lincolnshire after all this.
Hello there. I enjoyed filming this video. It’s a shame that the base is closing. I would have liked a look around…. Thanks for watching and commenting
Absolutely correct Chris, and you can also see that it was huge in terms of accomodation as the Mess housed hundreds of Officers (mainly pilots; navigators and engineering officers) during WW2. A very busy, bustling Station in it's heyday. So sad to see it like it it is now.
I was there in the 80s. Such a lovely station. It reeked of its past history and travelling around the local area I could really feel the aura of Bomber Country, seeing everywhere I went the names of past bomber stations. So many great pubs in the surrounding villages and Lincoln was such a happy place.
@@ALWResearchTeam Yes. Sad, but times change and we have to look forward. The RAF has now only roughly a third of the people it had when I joined and the list of stations I served at but were given up is long (Laarbruch, Gutersloh, Wildenrath, Rheindahlen, Scampton, Church Fenton, Bentley Priory, . . . ) let alone those I stayed at fleetingly. These places are still alive in my memories though.
I have lived around RAF Scampton all my life the MOD say it’s going but if the red Arrows use the air space the runway has to be Active so when will it be shut down completely dose anyone know
@@ALWResearchTeam Thank you sir for your reply but I still think they is more too it than what we are told l will say if it all goes it will be a sad day
To the side of Scampton, there is an ex RAF base called RAF Dunholme Lodge which still has sections of the runway, taxi way as well as the control tower and some old buildings visible on maps. Worth a visit!
Callam the control tower at Dunholme Lodge is long gone and has been for years. There’s only about 3 or 4 WWII RAF buildings and the Bloodhound Missile Arming Shed that’s there, which I believe you’ve mistaken for the control tower 👍
RAF Conningsby . Home of B of B flight. Red arrows based at RAF Waddington. But practice at Scampton. A lot of the houses are sold off and it's a private estate. Scampton closes in '21 '22.
Hello there :) I’m told even when the Reds Arrows relocate to RAF Waddington south of Lincoln, they will still operate over Scampton as part of their training sorties.
Great video. Is that the squadron that was involved in the bombing run on Port Stanley? Love seeing the red arrows, just A pitty they haven seen much (if any) action this year.
Fantastic clip I was stationed at Scampton in 1983 i was on the jet provosts . Costcutters used to be the naafi supermarket ,the building you mentioned as the seargents mess was indeed the officers mess ,in the movie the dambusters the building on the right behind the guardroom was the airmens mess but in the black and white movie it was the officers mess Regards Dave Ex raf
@@ALWResearchTeam I live near St Andrews in Fife . There is a ww2 airfield called Crail airfield its really cool and deserted ,if your ever over this way you should give it a visit Regards Dave
@@kevincook2591 The clip at the end of the movie when hes walking away from the camera up the road is Raf Scampton ,i used to have my breakfast dinner and tea in the airmens mess which was the building on the right in the early 80's
Thank you for sharing this, my brother lived as a civilian on Scampton for about a year some time ago. Back then the Costcutter was a Spa and my niece and nephews attended the school, Pollyplatt. Lovely to see the old place again.
Hello LadyHeidiJ, Thank you so much for watching and commenting. The Base is a lasting example of classic RAF design. I really do enjoy stories of people who have lived at the bases we visit, it really brings it to life for us. Were really grateful for your comment and information. We will return to Scampton later this year hopefully for an update.
RAF Scampton was my first station after training at Shawbury. The Tower was my first home for 2.5 years. Loved it there. Ps that was the officers mess.
I was at scampton from1960 to 1963 as a civillian telephone operator when thequeen came in1963 to present 83 squadren with their colours waved to me i waved that was a great thrill for me as an 18 year old wont be the same again when it moves to waddington, good luck red arrows in your new home
Hello there. It certainly is nice to meet royalty :) Closing Scampton is a huge shame and will leave the north of England with a huge legacy of aviation. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
That’s a great insight into the past. Do you have any photographs of the base back then that I could use as a past and present? We are looking into a Norfolk trip and will visit Coltishall in the coming months. If you have further information please contact me on alwexploration@gmail.com
@@ALWResearchTeam I don't unfortunately, I was only 6 when we lived there on the married quarters, I remember watching the Lightning aircraft on the runway at the time, what a noise they made. It was a very family-oriented place as I recall. I enjoyed your film on RAF Laarbruch, I was there as a child as well, I have vivid memories of that base, best time ever as an RAF child. On a side note, there's an old abandoned naval leadership school outside of Bath called HMS Royal Arthur, I did my leadership training there in 1987, that may also be worth a visit. Love the vids, keep it going.
Thanks for the information about your childhood memories, very interesting indeed. It gives me a lot more depth into the history of military bases when first hand accounts come to light. I’ll check the status of HMS Royal Arthur and it may get a visit :)
My mum was feeling particularly depressed after my dad died as she cut the hedge of the front garden. It was a job my dad always did so it was dredging up sad memories. The Red arrows passed over and released a few seconds of smoke. She thought it was specifically for her and it brightened her day. They may not be in combat when they display, but they represent the morale of a nation.
617 SQN are currently bassed at RAF Marham, great video as always
Thanks for the info!
I lived at RAF Scampton in the late 70's. My Dad flew vulcans and was OC 617 squadron for 2 years. Great memories. Sad to see the old place being slowly shut down. I saw where we lived in your video. Just fantastic.
Hello there, Thank you so much for getting in touch. RAF Scampton has always fascinated me. It certainly is sad to see such a fantastic place dwindle and fade away. Very interesting to read your words about your Father.
@@ALWResearchTeam Thank you for your reply. Can you drive freely around the old RAF quarters or do you need permission. I spoke to my Mum and she would like to make a pilgrimage to the old place. Thanks.
Hello there. We asked permission from the guardroom Sergeant as we were also filming. The married quarters and cost cutter (Naafi) is now a public place and is a clear drive on area.
Hi RAY
I DID A DRAW FOR THE RAF Scampton for the red arrows
My picture is in the baes.
I spent 3 yrs. at RAF Holbeach bombing range (68-71). When the Vietnam war was going on - pilots from Lakenheath used to "flybies" at 25 ft. AGL in their F 100"s. on our "wooden tower" (Capt Dave Jenny). Those were the days!!! ☢☢
Interesting recollection:) the Americans do know how to push the limits :)
You might of saved some history. I guess you heard what is happening at Scampton. It will be interesting to see how the local elections go in Lincolnshire after all this.
It will indeed however it is sad to see Scampton close down
The mess you passed at 02:50 is the officers mess. The married quarters are now a private estate hence you can drive round it.
Hello there. I enjoyed filming this video. It’s a shame that the base is closing. I would have liked a look around….
Thanks for watching and commenting
Absolutely correct Chris, and you can also see that it was huge in terms of accomodation as the Mess housed hundreds of Officers (mainly pilots; navigators and engineering officers) during WW2. A very busy, bustling Station in it's heyday. So sad to see it like it it is now.
I was there in the 80s. Such a lovely station. It reeked of its past history and travelling around the local area I could really feel the aura of Bomber Country, seeing everywhere I went the names of past bomber stations. So many great pubs in the surrounding villages and Lincoln was such a happy place.
Hello there. Lincolnshire has lost its RAF presence so quickly.
@@ALWResearchTeam Yes. Sad, but times change and we have to look forward. The RAF has now only roughly a third of the people it had when I joined and the list of stations I served at but were given up is long (Laarbruch, Gutersloh, Wildenrath, Rheindahlen, Scampton, Church Fenton, Bentley Priory, . . . ) let alone those I stayed at fleetingly. These places are still alive in my memories though.
I don’t know about care home but think the boarded up building would make a great hotel or apartments.
It sure would. It would be a shame for it to be trashed. Thanks for watching:)
Good hotel at Hemswell using your idea
A great video. I served for 3 fantastic years there in the early 80s. Wonderful memories.
Hello there. It sure is a lovely air station. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I have lived around RAF Scampton all my life the MOD say it’s going but if the red Arrows use the air space the runway has to be Active so when will it be shut down completely dose anyone know
Very true, the site is up for sale apart from the runway which is still active with standby status as an alternative runway
@@ALWResearchTeam Thank you sir for your reply but I still think they is more too it than what we are told l will say if it all goes it will be a sad day
It certainly is and will be a sad event
To the side of Scampton, there is an ex RAF base called RAF Dunholme Lodge which still has sections of the runway, taxi way as well as the control tower and some old buildings visible on maps. Worth a visit!
Hello Callam, thanks I’ll check that out
@@ALWResearchTeam no worries
Callam the control tower at Dunholme Lodge is long gone and has been for years. There’s only about 3 or 4 WWII RAF buildings and the Bloodhound Missile Arming Shed that’s there, which I believe you’ve mistaken for the control tower 👍
@@davemartinguitarist I had a visit and realised it was a missile repair building I think. But thanks for the info
RAF Conningsby . Home of B of B flight. Red arrows based at RAF Waddington. But practice at Scampton. A lot of the houses are sold off and it's a private estate. Scampton closes in '21 '22.
I saw the Red Arrows over Lincoln 19th November 2020
Hello there :)
I’m told even when the Reds Arrows relocate to RAF Waddington south of Lincoln, they will still operate over Scampton as part of their training sorties.
Great video. Is that the squadron that was involved in the bombing run on Port Stanley? Love seeing the red arrows, just A pitty they haven seen much (if any) action this year.
Hi Urbexy, Stanley Airport was bombed by 44, 50 & 101 Squadrons over 7 raids of operation Black Buck
Thanks for watching:)
Fantastic clip
I was stationed at Scampton in 1983 i was on the jet provosts .
Costcutters used to be the naafi supermarket ,the building you mentioned as the seargents mess was indeed the officers mess ,in the movie the dambusters the building on the right behind the guardroom was the airmens mess but in the black and white movie it was the officers mess
Regards
Dave
Ex raf
Hello there. Thank you so much for the information
@@ALWResearchTeam
No problem
If you need any other info just let me know
Regards
Dave from Scotland
@@ALWResearchTeam
I live near St Andrews in Fife .
There is a ww2 airfield called Crail airfield its really cool and deserted ,if your ever over this way you should give it a visit
Regards
Dave
The Dam Busters was filmed at Hemswell
@@kevincook2591
The clip at the end of the movie when hes walking away from the camera up the road is Raf Scampton ,i used to have my breakfast dinner and tea in the airmens mess which was the building on the right in the early 80's
Thank you for sharing this, my brother lived as a civilian on Scampton for about a year some time ago. Back then the Costcutter was a Spa and my niece and nephews attended the school, Pollyplatt. Lovely to see the old place again.
Hello LadyHeidiJ, Thank you so much for watching and commenting. The Base is a lasting example of classic RAF design.
I really do enjoy stories of people who have lived at the bases we visit, it really brings it to life for us. Were really grateful for your comment and information.
We will return to Scampton later this year hopefully for an update.
RAF Scampton was my first station after training at Shawbury. The Tower was my first home for 2.5 years. Loved it there. Ps that was the officers mess.
Hello Ian, thanks for watching. Interesting indeed to hear that your first posting was at Scampton :)
I was at scampton from1960 to 1963 as a civillian telephone operator when thequeen came in1963 to present 83 squadren with their colours waved to me i waved that was a great thrill for me as an 18 year old wont be the same again when it moves to waddington, good luck red arrows in your new home
Hello there. It certainly is nice to meet royalty :)
Closing Scampton is a huge shame and will leave the north of England with a huge legacy of aviation. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Hi, the Red Arrows will be relocating to RAF Waddington (the south side of Lincoln).
Hello Ian. Thanks for the information. It’s nice to know they will be remaining in Lincolnshire.
@@ALWResearchTeam Apparently they will still be training over Scampton.
That’s very nice to know, thank You very much indeed:)
So sad that this great historic base is being closed, we will soon have nothing of our past left. No doubt it will have houses built on it.
Yes it’s a great shame. So much history will eventually be lost and forgotten here.
Officers mess.
I was stationed there in 75-77, worked in the tower and it used to be 23/05 then.
Hello Ian, The RAF had a great variation of aircraft in that era, did the Vulcans make the tower shake?
Looks interesting and exciting x
Thank You very much indeed Thomas x
Loved it ALW 👍😊💯
Thank you 😁
2022 it's due to close
Thank You for the information
It’s sad Scampton is closing I must add.
Where abouts was that bridge that was at the end of the video
Hello there, it's Wesel Bridge in Germany, the allies crossed here in 1945 after a fierce battle - ua-cam.com/video/ZXB_bDYC6xU/v-deo.html
@@ALWResearchTeam Thankyou
How about a look at RAF Coltishall?
Hello there. Yes I’ve been looking into this. Are there many buildings that are accessible? Did you used to work there? 😀
@@ALWResearchTeam Hi, I was a forces child there in the 70's, great history but unsure as to how many buildings are left.
That’s a great insight into the past. Do you have any photographs of the base back then that I could use as a past and present? We are looking into a Norfolk trip and will visit Coltishall in the coming months. If you have further information please contact me on alwexploration@gmail.com
@@ALWResearchTeam I don't unfortunately, I was only 6 when we lived there on the married quarters, I remember watching the Lightning aircraft on the runway at the time, what a noise they made. It was a very family-oriented place as I recall. I enjoyed your film on RAF Laarbruch, I was there as a child as well, I have vivid memories of that base, best time ever as an RAF child. On a side note, there's an old abandoned naval leadership school outside of Bath called HMS Royal Arthur, I did my leadership training there in 1987, that may also be worth a visit. Love the vids, keep it going.
Thanks for the information about your childhood memories, very interesting indeed. It gives me a lot more depth into the history of military bases when first hand accounts come to light. I’ll check the status of HMS Royal Arthur and it may get a visit :)