Why have they got ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS protecting this runway?

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  • @georginahallett8716
    @georginahallett8716 20 днів тому +36

    Thank's Terry for another fab video, my Father was stationed at Weybourne in 1941 as an anti aircraft gun instructor and I even have a piece of a target shot down there by my father's crew on 9th January 1941!! He was previously stationed on the Isle of Grain during the BofB and I am in possession of a data plate "liberated" from a shot down Dornier 215 during that period....Wishing you a peaceful and prosperous New Year🙂

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  20 днів тому +3

      Thank you Georgina that is so interesting. 🙏

    • @ScottScouter
      @ScottScouter 16 днів тому +2

      This has to be AI!. No way English weather in Fall is this nice!

  • @JohnSmith-pd1fz
    @JohnSmith-pd1fz 17 днів тому +11

    Thanks for posting that. Interesting to see the area from the air. I can remember when the Royal Anglian Regiment were stationed there, in the 1950's and the guns were still operable. I can recall hearing them being fired at towed targets and saw the shell bursts in the air from where I lived some four miles inland. Lots I could say about the area and Weybourne in general. There are Zeppelin crew members buried in the churchyard from the WWI period. And so on.

  • @grahamlees4394
    @grahamlees4394 20 днів тому +9

    Hi Terry. Thanks for the memory of my visits to Weybourne.
    in those days, the old airfield manager used to pick you up in an armoured car and take you to the tank museum provided you called ahead in advance. What an experience! My first departure on the down sloping runway was a bit of a white knuckle ride as the end of the runway is not clearly visible from the start of the departure run and relief only set in when we reached the brow of the hill.
    I still have a picture of a Lancaster on the wall here which I purchased from the shop at Muckleburgh all those years ago.

  • @ess64cee
    @ess64cee 20 днів тому +8

    Excellent, nice dose of Shortfield to get us through another un-flyable day! Cheers Terry.

    • @geoffreycoan
      @geoffreycoan 20 днів тому

      I went flying today, 600’ initial cloud base but scattered and then 2500’. Nice to get up in the air again but wasn’t a day for long trips

  • @donxz2555
    @donxz2555 17 днів тому +28

    The irony of the air defence guns (old WWII Bofors ? ) defending the airfield is that none of the RAF airfields or radar sites have any air defence now, one of the many cuts over the years.
    RAF Regiment used to undertake airfield defence then given to the Army now nobody.
    interesting vlog and for its size the airfield having a museum is a bonus

    • @dogsnads5634
      @dogsnads5634 16 днів тому +3

      3.5 inch AA guns....a bit bigger than Bofors...

    • @davidmunro2077
      @davidmunro2077 16 днів тому +1

      ​@@dogsnads5634@38 mm if I remember correctly

    • @williamtraynor-kean7214
      @williamtraynor-kean7214 15 днів тому +3

      @@dogsnads5634 2 x QF 3.7" AA gun and one Bofors 40/70.

    • @ulrichkalber9039
      @ulrichkalber9039 11 днів тому +2

      the Bofors is to the right of the other two, when you approach

    • @SonsOfLorgar
      @SonsOfLorgar 11 днів тому

      ​@@williamtraynor-kean7214 is it really a m48 40/70 and not an m/38 40/60?

  • @LetsGoFlying
    @LetsGoFlying 19 днів тому +7

    After this I went and printed off the A5 listening squawk cards and laminated them for my cockpit. Such a useful thing to have. Great video Terry 👏

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  7 днів тому

      How did I miss this thanks Nick

  • @edmoorebsc
    @edmoorebsc 20 днів тому +4

    Great fun Terry. I actually considered flying here just after I got my PPL as had family staying nearby… my spidey sense kept tingling that this was probably one to leave until I’ve got a bit more experience and I’m glad I did!

  • @AirborneMono
    @AirborneMono 19 днів тому +7

    Sadly I had to abandon a potential flight to Weybourne in November as the weather wasn't up to it - but I'll try again for Spring. One thing to add is that the North Norfolk Coastal Path runs along the coast adjacent to the airfield and it's an absolutely stunning walk; if you get the chance to fly in, walk out of the airfield and on the road for a short bit to then rejoin the path where it's a good few hours up to see the seals up at Blakeney Point. Well worth a day out on its own.

  • @hautmedoc7382
    @hautmedoc7382 20 днів тому +8

    Most airfields have Flight Restriction Zones, a 2 or 2.5 nautical mile radius boundary (depending on the airport) that restrict the use of drones.
    For the benefit of casual viewers who may be ignorant of the regulations it would be wise point this out and either this particular airfield is not subject to the regulations on drone flying, or that you had obtained permission to fly a drone within the zone.

    • @KarlGosling
      @KarlGosling 20 днів тому +4

      He did say this is an unlicensed, uncontrolled private strip and so has no ATZ.
      Also a model aircraft club is based here and use the runway for this very purpose, last time I visited I performed a low approach go around to let the model pilots know I intended to land giving them time to get their little aircraft on the ground and out of the way.
      If you wanted to fly a drone (or any AC) around ANY airstrip common sense dictates you check the relevant regulations/permissions first... This is the responsibility of the pilot.

  • @deplorable1-2
    @deplorable1-2 13 днів тому +6

    Why do Anti-Aircraft cannons protect runways? Because Anti-Hedgehog cannons are rare and hard to find.

  • @kingaroykid
    @kingaroykid 7 днів тому +1

    Great video. first time viewer. You gained the me as a subscriber. Love the content and presentation and really brings the flight and adventure alive as well as presenting what it is like to fly in Civil Aviation. Well done.

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  7 днів тому

      Awesome, thank you so much, I hope I can get to keep you sir!

  • @thefrustratedboater
    @thefrustratedboater 19 днів тому +3

    Great Vlog Terry. Always wanted to learn how to fly since I was a kid (just turned 60) and has never been financially possible so really enjoy watching you and your exploits with the missus. She bought me a short flight in a Cessna at Duxford for this year so can’t wait to do that. Happy New Year to you!

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  7 днів тому

      Wow hope you enjoy it, Duxford is amazing.

  • @gazcolfer2069
    @gazcolfer2069 20 днів тому +2

    Great video and brilliant footage Terry, that final approach over the coast was excellent 👌🏽🛩️

  • @spudmurphy764
    @spudmurphy764 17 днів тому +3

    As soon as I saw this I was onto Google Maps (satellite view) to find this for myself (it's a bit of a time-killer for me, spotting disused airfields, having lived on RAF Camps for the first 18 years of my life). Would have missed it but for the gun emplacements!
    Great video!

  • @kevchilton908
    @kevchilton908 20 днів тому +3

    Another enjoyable video Terry, thank you. Great footage of the guns 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @aljones27uk
    @aljones27uk 20 днів тому +1

    Really interesting video - been meaning to visit that museum for years as keep walking past it on the coast path. Great to see that stretch of coast line from a different perspective also!

  • @Lif-999
    @Lif-999 20 днів тому +2

    Hi Terry. Splendid shots of the approach. Great video. Thanks.

  • @michaelguerin56
    @michaelguerin56 11 днів тому +1

    Thank you, Terry. Interesting video. Cheers from NZ🇳🇿.

  • @nevsmate8663
    @nevsmate8663 20 днів тому +1

    Thanks Terry, great video... and those guns!

  • @VeRSINGOnTheGo
    @VeRSINGOnTheGo 20 днів тому +3

    Super footage all around, much appreciated. Best of New Years to you and everyone here from the USA 🎉

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  20 днів тому

      Happy new year to you and your family as well sir, thank you so very much 👍

    • @VeRSINGOnTheGo
      @VeRSINGOnTheGo 9 днів тому

      @@ShortField Thank you 🙏

  • @LeeRussell
    @LeeRussell 20 днів тому +1

    What a cracking airfield Terry - thanks for taking us along 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @altomar718
    @altomar718 20 днів тому +2

    Nice one Terry ... enjoyed that. Keep up the good work .... Happy New Year mate .... Chris @ Belle Vue

  • @JodelFlyer
    @JodelFlyer 20 днів тому +2

    It’s a great airfield with an interesting museum. They do have open days when they drive some of their tanks around and it was the home of radio controlled Tiger Moths during the war which were target towing to help train anti aircraft gunners. Another interesting video Terry. Happy New Year

  • @jamesbowskill362
    @jamesbowskill362 15 днів тому +2

    First class, thank you .

  • @jeffbridges666
    @jeffbridges666 20 днів тому +1

    Excellent filming , nice little strip

  • @cthompson7660
    @cthompson7660 16 днів тому +1

    Terry, Thanks for the great video - Look forward to seeing your others.

  • @porkorosso7885
    @porkorosso7885 19 днів тому +1

    Terry, perfect video mate! It was a great day and I really enjoyed the flying and the museum. Those AA guns look huge on the video. Good job I landed in the opposite direction. 😅. Happy New Year and looking forward to more shenanigans in 2025. 🎉

  • @BuzzSargent
    @BuzzSargent 10 днів тому +1

    I have never seen your channel before. I enjoyed the trip very much. Happy Trails from Florida. (I don't fly anymore but used to fly a PA-28-180 years ago)

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  10 днів тому +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words Captain really appreciate them sir. All the very best Terry

  • @geoffreycoan
    @geoffreycoan 20 днів тому +1

    I’ve been to Weybourne a few times and it’s a lovely strip and the model aircraft flyers that usually operate there are a friendly bunch.
    The museum is great, loads to see and very reasonably priced. And if you continue past the museum into the village, lots of cob stone houses and another good cafe. Definitely worth a visit with a great sea approach as you showed.
    I tend to fly back along the Norfolk coast, great views and in the summer a big seal colony

  • @TheLincolnshireFlyer
    @TheLincolnshireFlyer 21 день тому +2

    Thank you for the video 👍😊

  • @pshimmons
    @pshimmons 16 днів тому +1

    Fantabulous! Thanks for sharing!

  • @theflyingfrog
    @theflyingfrog 21 день тому +3

    Hi Terry, we're planning a 3-aircraft (Jodel) trip up from Arcachon (LFCH) to Norfolk in June 2025... Northrepps was already in the plan, now we might add Weybourne!

  • @neilfoster814
    @neilfoster814 20 днів тому +1

    I flew in to Muckleburgh in a Jodel D112, it's a great little museum, well worth a visit by road or by air.

  • @addictedtotreasuretrash108
    @addictedtotreasuretrash108 16 днів тому +1

    Hej just found you on youtube. reminds me of my days in a Chipmunk tandon seater. Awesome.

  • @InducedBank
    @InducedBank 20 днів тому +1

    Lovely vid and destination Terry! As you say - uncontrolled airfield - down side - anyone can do as they want - plus side - you get to film from an 'active' runway - and with a drone too! 😁 Sure as hell couldn't do any of that at a controlled airfield - at least not without a lot of written permissions, insurance, NOTAM's etc!!

  • @GolfFoxtrot22
    @GolfFoxtrot22 21 день тому +2

    Looks a bit warmer than our recent weather. Good old Norfolk. :)

  • @FlyingDarkLord
    @FlyingDarkLord 20 днів тому +1

    The perfect antidote to this miserable grey weather! 🙏🏼👍🏼

  • @aeroncaflyer8474
    @aeroncaflyer8474 20 днів тому +1

    Another one for my list. Looks like a bumpy runway but no problem for the old cub

  • @281950
    @281950 20 днів тому

    Another great video, I’ve never landed on grass, your videos are instructive 👍

  • @TheRidders
    @TheRidders 20 днів тому

    Thanks for that, its a great place to visit. Last time joining overhead windsock favoured 34 so went round circuit and on final, things felt a bit fast….it had swung round 180 and was favouring 16! Down 34 and teardrop out over the sea and back in over the guns. Awesome place😊

  • @kingsbury26
    @kingsbury26 16 днів тому +1

    If you walk down the hill outside the Muckleburgh Collection, you come to the Ship pub. Highly recommend their lunches.

  • @tango6nf477
    @tango6nf477 19 днів тому +1

    You lucky man, I've always wanted to fly in a light aircraft like yours!
    Some years ago before he died I took my Father on a "memory lane trip" to this very area including the nearby museum. He served in the Royal Artillery in his National Service (late 40's) and actually enjoyed it. So much so that after he was de-mobbed he joined the Territorial Army's Anti Aircraft Unit (not sure if that the correct title) They used to train at this AA gun site where they came several times a year to train and practice, another similar one was in Tywyn in Wales .

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  7 днів тому

      Sorry for the late reply, thank you for the interesting comment.

  • @pilottadeus3748
    @pilottadeus3748 21 день тому +8

    Be careful not to get shot down😅

  • @colingrant767
    @colingrant767 14 днів тому +1

    NICE VIDEO MANY THANKS I WILL HAVE TO MAKE A VISIT SOME TIME

  • @jamesb777driver
    @jamesb777driver 19 днів тому +1

    Nice airfield! Thanks Terry

  • @sandpiperuk
    @sandpiperuk 16 днів тому +1

    Nice use of the drone and mixed footage.

  • @runaroundstu
    @runaroundstu 20 днів тому +1

    Love watching your videos and this was excellent. I love planes and fly my RC planes but I'm terrified of flying myself but wish I could do that :)

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  20 днів тому +1

      So appreciate the kind comments Stu thank you sir.

  • @salcombebunker1800
    @salcombebunker1800 19 днів тому +1

    Good one Terry. Chris in Devon.

  • @m0thm
    @m0thm 14 днів тому +1

    Lovely Lived across the road from the age of 3 to 7 used to walk our dogs on that hill :) .. on top of that my Grandad did his national service there.

  • @markallisonparamotor
    @markallisonparamotor 19 днів тому +1

    Lovely part of the country to fly. I did a trip back in May 2023 from Cromer to Wingland on the paramotor on a beautiful sunny day and flew over Weybourne en route..

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  7 днів тому

      Sorry for late reply, thanks Mark

  • @arimington-is7gv
    @arimington-is7gv 19 днів тому +1

    Nice video, thanks 👍

  • @johncone9516
    @johncone9516 20 днів тому +1

    The USAF from Mildenhall use the airfield with the Ospreys for insertion and extraction of troops exercises.

  • @triquetralband
    @triquetralband 15 днів тому +3

    Hi. Nice. Quick question. How are you able to fly a drone at an airfield and even more so over an aircraft in flight?? Is it because you have a pilots license??

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  15 днів тому +3

      No nothing to do with that, this is a private strip and apart from the general rule of not endangering an aircraft we can do what we like, with the owners permission (which I had). Still have to be careful but it’s all at our own risk. Thanks for the comment 👍

  • @ramjet4025
    @ramjet4025 11 днів тому +1

    Terry does an amazing job of utilizing a variety of cameras including a drone to make a very simple flight into a 16 min video. The amount of controlled airspace makes you wonder if its all necessary and if its just self serving bureaucracy gone mad. The listening '"squark" is not used anywhere else in the world..

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  10 днів тому

      Thanks so very much for the kind words and yes they are just little trips that I try and make interesting. 👍👍👍👍

  • @musoseven8218
    @musoseven8218 20 днів тому

    Another great video and fascinating airfield Terry, thanks for sharing.
    Can you remind me, re MATZ, if above the 3000' feet (relative to QNH/QFE), is it still courtesy to give them a call?
    Also, just as idle curiosity, please don't answer if I'm being too personal, roughly how many hours a year do you get in (I suspect most are in the summer months). I ask as the wx seems very odd these past two years or so (and yes the Met Office have admitted that our skies are being sprayed/weather manipulated).
    I don't know if it was a camera issue or optical illusion, but I couldn't see that windsock, is your middle name "Hawkeyes"? Have you got that painted on the side of the aircraft as your call-sign?🤔😀😀 Good spot!
    Keep well, keep safe.
    The season's greetings and a happy New Year to you and yours🎄🎄🎉🎉💜💜👍👍🙏🙏

  • @colintraveller
    @colintraveller 15 днів тому +2

    That GR3 is in dire need of a new coat of paint as the paint has badly faded ..with it being out in the elements ...

  • @sahhull
    @sahhull 20 днів тому +1

    It was a few years ago but Ive been there in the Robinson.

  • @spatialpro
    @spatialpro 14 днів тому +1

    I'd love to know the details of your camera and mount under the fuselage please.

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  7 днів тому

      Sorry for the late reply, it's an Insta360 One RS on a certified aircraft mount.

  • @RogerHill-c3i
    @RogerHill-c3i 16 днів тому +2

    Oh to be a pilot and make decisions on your destination. I used to drive 4 engine jets full of people. I used to wiggle knobs according to what ATC told me or follow a computer derived route which the autopilot made all the decisions.

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  7 днів тому

      Sorry for the late reply, I wish I had followed your route but alas too old now :-( Thank you Captain.

  • @g7puw
    @g7puw 17 днів тому +1

    Hi there thank you
    For the amazing video , did you have the undercarriage down back home or did you retract after the video ?

  • @flyingkub
    @flyingkub 20 днів тому

    Terry it is a problem around Weybourne often aircraft fly along the coast site seeing and do orbits of it, often at around 1000ft. I normally fly past at 2500ft and have seen Ofspray helicopters there and all sort of light aircraft doing low fly bys. I do love the approach from the sea but I have done the landing more often from inland 😞

  • @KarlGosling
    @KarlGosling 20 днів тому +1

    34 Is a horrible direction to land from, dropping in over the trees and realising the ground falls away and you're still really high and then only being able to see the sea and not the end of the runway as you franticly try and stop! lol

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  20 днів тому

      Agree Karl I don’t like 34 either 👍

  • @kevinnorthfield5097
    @kevinnorthfield5097 20 днів тому +1

    Just down the road from us in Sheringham

  • @railgap
    @railgap 15 днів тому +1

    Those are only for pilots who didn't file a flight plan. So long as you filed your plan, you have nothing to worry about. ;)
    Also, they sure look historical to me.

  • @user-rl5nd3ys8p
    @user-rl5nd3ys8p 19 днів тому +1

    No escaping the landing fee there !

  • @sb0373
    @sb0373 12 днів тому +1

    @ShortField how do you actually spot the airfield/runway from the plane? I find it pretty impossible to see. No markings etc (non-flyer...)

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  12 днів тому

      What a fantastic question I do find some stripes almost impossible to distinguish from the air especially on a first visit. But using Google Earth when planning and my GPS in flight helps. Thanks so very much 👍

  • @Ztbmrc1
    @Ztbmrc1 20 днів тому +1

    Nice airfield. But those guns really awesome. However that one in the middle seems to be almost on the rwy centerline. And that barrel is quite long. Better not approach too low...

  • @SuperZardo
    @SuperZardo 20 днів тому +2

    You know what will happen in case you forgot to pay the landing fee 😨

  • @donwright3427
    @donwright3427 16 днів тому +1

    Nice

  • @ElementofKindness
    @ElementofKindness 7 днів тому +1

    Soooo, its not for dealing with VFR pilots trying to shoot instrument approaches?

  • @wildbillkelso2083
    @wildbillkelso2083 16 днів тому +3

    They are only used on departing aircraft, that don't pay the landing fee?

  • @HotelPapa100
    @HotelPapa100 16 днів тому +1

    was that shot from under the plane with a 360 camera?

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  7 днів тому

      Sorry Geoff I missed this, thank you so much as always.

  • @buckrogers2828
    @buckrogers2828 16 днів тому +1

    Captain Biggles to Flapper Control

  • @spvillano
    @spvillano 16 днів тому +1

    Well, if looking down those barrels is intimidating, imagine coming into a field to see armed Patriot missiles guarding our field.
    Entertainingly, we had a Patriot battery on my base in Qatar (no airfield, they used either Doha international or al Udeid AFB), where we ended up with a patriotless missile battery after the crew accidentally fired a missile, which then destructed and crashed into, of all places, the Minister of Defense's literal back yard. Once the Minister was assured of no injuries or significant damage, he found the entire episode hilarious. The installation commander was decidedly unamuzed and ordered the missiles removed from the launcher for the duration of that unit's rotation.
    Could've been worse, it could've instead crashed at the Royal Palace...

  • @robshirewood5060
    @robshirewood5060 17 днів тому +1

    Is there no requirement to wear a life preserver when flying over water? Even temporarily?
    When i was a cadet it was mandatory. Just curious

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  7 днів тому

      No requirement but would be sensible.

  • @mikenow3050
    @mikenow3050 11 днів тому +2

    I worked at RAF Weybourne in what seems now, like a lifetime ago. Most of the RAF bases have gone now. There was 90,000 personnel When I joined. The British Army now has less. It's a crying shame.

  • @61js
    @61js 16 днів тому +1

    It's never not windy on the Norfolk coast.

  • @jasonhowe1697
    @jasonhowe1697 14 днів тому +1

    ww2 costal lancster bomber base with mixtutr of fighter, fighter bomber light and heavy bomber assets

  • @Bob-h3n
    @Bob-h3n 8 днів тому +1

    Wouldn't want to run long on that strip.

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  7 днів тому

      Yes it is a bit gnarly. Thanks for the comment.

  • @nathanmeece9794
    @nathanmeece9794 12 днів тому +1

    Was hoping to see the ant-aircraft guns up close. In the United States you wouldn't be able to fly your drone on an airfield or close to one. Rules for flying drones where you live must be really lax

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  7 днів тому

      In general we can't fly drones around airports but this is a private strip and they actually have a model aircraft club based there. Thanks for the watch sir.

  • @patrickmckowen2999
    @patrickmckowen2999 20 днів тому +1

    👍

  • @captainchaos3667
    @captainchaos3667 18 днів тому +2

    Are you really allowed to fly drones over airfields, and runways even?!

    • @cplcabs
      @cplcabs 17 днів тому +1

      normally you should be 1-5kms away from an airfield. I presume he got permission.
      I just saw that it is an uncontrolled airfield and as such I suppose he didn't require permission.

  • @dennisvestby4432
    @dennisvestby4432 14 днів тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤☀️☀️☀️☀️✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻👍🏻😊

  • @alanbates1471
    @alanbates1471 16 днів тому +1

    Those guns are not the correct model for those gun pits. Look up Princess Anne's Battery to see what should be there.

  • @jaywalker3087
    @jaywalker3087 17 днів тому +1

    Watch Your Six .....

  • @toterolaf
    @toterolaf 15 днів тому +1

    why is he "eating" his mic? does it have a practical reason?

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  7 днів тому

      Tasty, mine is flavoured minty :-)

    • @toterolaf
      @toterolaf 7 днів тому

      good to know where can i get headset microphones with flavor?

  • @DanFrederiksen
    @DanFrederiksen 20 днів тому +1

    They could maybe lower the guns a bit. Seems unnecessary :)

    • @cplcabs
      @cplcabs 17 днів тому

      why?

    • @61js
      @61js 16 днів тому +1

      ​@@cplcabs probably thinks they're in use 😂😂

  • @christopherhinton6456
    @christopherhinton6456 16 днів тому +1

    should be reported to the caa.

    • @61js
      @61js 16 днів тому +1

      Who and why?

  • @andrewstorm8240
    @andrewstorm8240 20 днів тому

    Lumpy runway

  • @TennesseeHomesteadUSA
    @TennesseeHomesteadUSA 16 днів тому +1

    Clickbait. Amateurish clickbait.

    • @FrancisThurmer
      @FrancisThurmer 16 днів тому +1

      "Amateurish" ? REALLY ?? Well literally so I s'pose ; Not professional ?? is that a bad thing ?? How about "homely" . Actually some good and interesting 'arty' shots worthy of any feature film . Thoroughly enjoyed it and have subscribed . Begining to regret deeply never having been involved in light aviation .

    • @61js
      @61js 16 днів тому +1

      It was a WW2 anti aircraft establishment. Anyone with any common sense realises this.

    • @ShortField
      @ShortField  7 днів тому

      Thank you so much for the support Francis, I am definitely not a professional film maker nor pilot so I can understand some negative comments.