RAF Leeming: Northern England's go-to airbase crucial to UK defence

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  • RAF Leeming, located near the A1 in North Yorkshire, oversees a multitude of tasks and has been described as crucial to UK defence.
    Among the many units calling the base home, 11 Squadron Qatari Emiri Air Force, sees the next generation of Qatari and British fighter pilots learning their craft, side-by-side, on Hawk T2 jets.
    But this task, vital as it is to both the air forces of Qatar and the UK, is just one part of a much wider defence picture operating out of the base. It's also home to one of the country's busiest Mountain Rescue teams and its runway handles 22,000 aircraft movements per year - more than some civilian airports.
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  • @grahamstubbs4962
    @grahamstubbs4962 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

    When I was a kid, I got to sit in a Jet Provost at RAF Leeming.
    It's an experience that you don't forget growing up.
    A big thank you to the pilots who volunteered their time.

  • @mrjockt
    @mrjockt 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Was posted into Leeming on my return from Germany in 1988, first thing they issued me on arrival was a pair of Wellington boots and a couple of pairs of seaboot socks, it turned out the base was just one huge construction site at the time, I spent the first six months there working out of what used to be the rugby clubhouse until they actually finished building our maintenance bay.

  • @nevsmate8663
    @nevsmate8663 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Of all those involved in the early days of WW2, Flight Lieutenant George Desmond Graham, is credited with taking the most prominent role in the creation of the MRS by constantly bombarding the Air Ministry with requests for equipment and training; he had been posted to RAF Llandwrog in North Wales (now Caernarvon airfield) in 1941 and by the end of 1942 his ad-hoc activities had resulted in 10 lives being saved. His pertinacity resulted in the creation of the RAF MRS in 1943 and he opened his unofficial log book* for the Llandwrog team on 6th July 1943; he was awarded the MBE for services to Mountain Rescue.

  • @roycuyler
    @roycuyler 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Thank you, RAF!

  • @deanoc1530
    @deanoc1530 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    No mention of 90SU? The comms backbone of the RAF?

    • @papgooner9875
      @papgooner9875 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      tbf 90 could probably have its own dedicated video as theyve got so many functions and roles

  • @joemason9187
    @joemason9187 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    When i was a kid late 70's i lived next to the airfield at leeming great fun growing up there as my father was a aircraft refueler i got to sit in most aircraft including f4's volcan bomber hawker hurrycane wonderfull times

  • @pedrorenard8439
    @pedrorenard8439 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Might be me, but this actually shows how desperate we’ve become….two from six pilots are trained for the RAF. I genuinely doubt our ability to defend ourselves.

  • @dumitrulangham1721
    @dumitrulangham1721 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    😮😮😮😮😮😮😮 fancying inside of raf!

  • @samryan7017
    @samryan7017 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Its a very good base

  • @JasonRIGHTOK
    @JasonRIGHTOK 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    how thing have changed in 15 years!!!

  • @colinfletcher7629
    @colinfletcher7629 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Missed opportunity to also introduce the University air Squadrons.

  • @spottythezpcatgaming7776
    @spottythezpcatgaming7776 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    missed a few exclusive sqdrns because i visited leeming in my cadets as it’s my local base

  • @DavidSmart-kg8tq
    @DavidSmart-kg8tq 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I hate to admit this but I am really unlucky at RAF Leeming, it always seems to unfortunately rain when I either pass or visit the viewing area, I even went to an Airshow at Leeming and it was really horrid half way through the Flying Display so unfortunately I can no longer go near the place....

  • @russburnham4042
    @russburnham4042 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Missed off any mention of what is probably the largest unit located on the station!

  • @garyrolfe7933
    @garyrolfe7933 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why is it that Leeming isn't shown on Flight Radar when all other bases are?

  • @stokeded
    @stokeded 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    RAF Leeming != One one the busiest bases.

  • @FLORIDIANMILLIONAIRE
    @FLORIDIANMILLIONAIRE 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Defence makes a lot more sense since fence is a word that is synonymous with protection now for some tea and biscuits with clotted cream

    • @richardyon75
      @richardyon75 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Isn't a fence also a sword?

  • @AtheistOrphan
    @AtheistOrphan 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    7:49 - Panel on aircraft: ‘RVSM Critical Area’. What’s that?

    • @AtheistOrphan
      @AtheistOrphan 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Utrinque - Thank you. How does that apply to the small panel on the fuselage? (Sorry to sound daft).

    • @nothinglessness
      @nothinglessness 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@AtheistOrphanits a critical area so if its damaged the aircraft can no longer comply with RVSM flight rules which in simple terms means airspace from Flight Level 290-410 (29000’-41000’ on a standard altimeter setting of 1013 millibars) where RVSM compliant aircraft can fly at a reduced 1000’ vertical separation from one another. This is the same on airliners too.

    • @AtheistOrphan
      @AtheistOrphan 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@nothinglessness - Thank you for the explanation. I guess there’s some delicate and critical gubbins behind that panel!

  • @stuartru856
    @stuartru856 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What is the eagle carrying a sword patch 6:45? Not seen it beforre...

    • @mrjockt
      @mrjockt 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s the badge identifying him as a member of No 2 Force Protection Wing.

    • @stuartru856
      @stuartru856 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mrjockt Many thanks :)

  • @nickes6168
    @nickes6168 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    "i'll bet you a tenner I can do the whole piece to camera on helium....watch this.."

  • @julianginniver5785
    @julianginniver5785 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Never thought i would hear a Station Commander refer to his Station as a 'base' 😢

  • @teddypicker8799
    @teddypicker8799 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +32

    Not a fan of us training Qatar airforce. HAMAS leaders are known to be hiding there.

    • @ashleygoggs5679
      @ashleygoggs5679 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      money is money.

    • @teddypicker8799
      @teddypicker8799 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ashleygoggs5679 weak argument plenty of countries out there that aren't hiding terrorists

    • @teddypicker8799
      @teddypicker8799 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@ashleygoggs5679 L take. Lots of countries out there not hiding hamas

    • @EliLanger1
      @EliLanger1 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      not hiding. living openly and in luxury.

  • @misterbig9025
    @misterbig9025 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Do the Brits speak Arabic?

    • @mrjockt
      @mrjockt 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Knew a few ex RAF that spoke fluent Arabic, but then again we were working on a defence contract in the Middle East so it came in handy.

  • @rossnolan2883
    @rossnolan2883 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @davidleighton7557
    @davidleighton7557 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Beards , a Wing Commander pilot that doesn't comb his hair, and a chicken farm. Things certainly have changed in the 50 + years since I was there.

    • @ladygardener100
      @ladygardener100 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think you ll find that is a popular hairstyle for men under 25 at this time. Guaranteed to irriate traditional staff, and not a great idea from a safety pov.

  • @dragondude6984
    @dragondude6984 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool

  • @fordwrc2006
    @fordwrc2006 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Neurofen Hawks 😂😂

  • @elizabethkuchta5097
    @elizabethkuchta5097 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Your video

  • @khairulnaeim756
    @khairulnaeim756 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yeah good lads... eggs...

  • @zeikerd
    @zeikerd 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    how nice, they teach soldiers to fly for war that work for the regime that houses the leaders of hamas.

    • @javidjames3319
      @javidjames3319 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      A little like some of the IRA sheltering in the USA during Op Banner and US Citizens sending money to Sin Fein to give to the IRA in the 70s / 80s to fight Britain .
      Every country has its alleged faults .

  • @zorrod3930
    @zorrod3930 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    J'espère qu'ils ont installé la marche arrière pour d'étaler plus vite qu'à Dunkerque les lâche 😂

  • @_Ben4810
    @_Ben4810 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    RAF Leeming...The WORST food ever served up in their main canteen, we were all grateful the food came on bizarre small plates & in children's portion sizes... thankfully that probably saved us all...! 🤢

    • @kevinnorthfield5097
      @kevinnorthfield5097 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Worst food I ever ad was at RAF Uxbridge, absolutely disgusting and practically inedible. Best was Shawbury and Lyneham. All prior to PAYD.

    • @_Ben4810
      @_Ben4810 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@kevinnorthfield5097 We ate there thankfully on a Friday, & all of us were individually ill over the weekend, we couldn't believe on Monday morning that everyone had the same sickness...what a nightmare that was.

  • @iand7475
    @iand7475 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    bye bye pilots

  • @EvoraGT430
    @EvoraGT430 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How is any of this "crucial to UK defence" exactly?

    • @verynormalperson7003
      @verynormalperson7003 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      being able to fly planes seems pretty important

    • @EvoraGT430
      @EvoraGT430 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@verynormalperson7003 That happens at Valley. This is a side-show.

  • @ThePedroski007
    @ThePedroski007 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Why train qataris, the home of Hamas leadership?

  • @monkeyboy8424
    @monkeyboy8424 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Drones are a danger to seagulls and should be banned.

    • @Bruno-tm3xo
      @Bruno-tm3xo 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Seagulls should be fined for trespassing

  • @TampaBay-ir2wp
    @TampaBay-ir2wp 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Is this presenter a competition winner? As obviously not a professional.

    • @lachlanchester8142
      @lachlanchester8142 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      What do you mean? He’s done plenty of videos on this channel

  • @BIBIWCICC
    @BIBIWCICC 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Incredible that we are still flying these relics. The Russians must howl with laughter at these videos.

    • @matt-lo8ut
      @matt-lo8ut 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      It's always good to learn in inferior equipment, it produces better pilots, drivers etc. For example if you take a kid and teach them to drive in a classic mini, they're going to be far more competent than someone who learns to drive in a single pedal Tesla. Same things applies to jets.

    • @fToo
      @fToo 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      and is there even a plan to replace them? are they expected to serve 50 years?!

    • @matt-lo8ut
      @matt-lo8ut 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@fToo So you agree with my point? Thanks :)

    • @aviation5689
      @aviation5689 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Those hawks are far from relics, unreliable? Maybe, but the RAFs version, the T2 is far from a relic, based on the T1 of course and looks vaguely similar apart from the wings and nose but it boasts a modern avionics suite and glass cockpit. The Russians are really the ones with relics.

    • @fToo
      @fToo 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@aviation5689 "In 2009, the RAF began receiving the first Hawk T2, in the long term, T2 aircraft will replace the ageing T1s. Training operations on the Hawk T2 began in April 2012" i didn't realise the T2s were relatively new.

  • @musicsubicandcebu1774
    @musicsubicandcebu1774 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Liberal attitude towards hair styles I see.

  • @bigtony4829
    @bigtony4829 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    Currently training four Qatari's and two Brits
    Sums up the state of Uk defence in one sentence

    • @ashleygoggs5679
      @ashleygoggs5679 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      no it dosnt at all. Qatar has been an ally to the uk and they are buying typhoons as their QR aircraft and platform. They are paying the RAF to train their pilots. This isnt a state of our defence this is our defence actively making money or reinvesting tax payers money. Your comment wreaks of ignorance.

    • @teddypicker8799
      @teddypicker8799 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      We are training Ukraine pilots too

    • @CymruCelt01
      @CymruCelt01 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Utterly ridiculous comment

    • @_Ben4810
      @_Ben4810 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@ashleygoggs5679 I guess you've never lived or worked in Qatar then....???

    • @jakealcock5905
      @jakealcock5905 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That’s one of the best things about the UK military

  • @chrishowells4182
    @chrishowells4182 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    An RAF Station not an Airbase, that is an american expression. The oldest independent air force in the world, the RAF, calls them stations.

    • @JW-2023
      @JW-2023 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi, I’m the reporter who made the piece, the station commander called the base an ‘airbase’
      Thanks