Why is it closed to the public? A pity that the runways are in such poor condition. It is past of history, heritage they should repair and let people visit. A great video Andrew.
Hi Lieuwina, it does seem strange I must admit that this place is hard to visit. So I gather if you want to visit the airfield you have to get to the farmer who owned the land. There is a footpath to it which I walked along. It’s quite easy to find and the barn is open as there is no doors.
Agree I think we should make more of it..What is strange it still belongs to UK government ministry defence unlike many other airfields sold for other purposes may be it's kept for defence purposes if needed
Thankyou for this great video. I've only recently found out my great Uncle operated out of here, as my sister did some family tree research. Thank you again.
Yes he was with the 161 Squadron and served towards the end of the 2nd W war. A Pilot/instructor S/L on the Stirling a/c. "assyrian Levies info" online is a good source of info if you haven't already seen it. Have you been to the barn?
I live in the little village Everton just up the road and I have the best memories from me and a my mates used to go there all the time. Such a nice place.
Yes its very interesting a lot of history there. When me and my mates used to go down there we used to go down tempsfod hill to the second field and turn right near the middle of the field, cut through some trees and there are about 2 or 3 old bunkers, 2 of which are still standing with both the ladders still in tacked. Then once we were done in there we walked further up to tempsford airfield and it was the best time every summer
Also, my dad told that, where there are gas tanks underneath the airfield which provides the gas for sandy and the surrounding area apparently there was a secret underground tunnel that went for the airfield to sandy to smuggle the gas into the airfield without anyone knowing. We are not sure if it true or not but it would be good to find out and possibly explore. :)
Nope, I just walked over the fields to it. Thought it was open to the public if you wanted to see. I know you can contact the farmer but I thought I take a walk in the ,ud
My late beloved uncle, Ron Willis Scales (known as Ron), of Pickering, North Yorkshire died peacefully 30th April 2013 aged 91. He flew many missions as a rear gunner from Tempsford before his severely damaged Handley Page Halifax bomber ditched in the North Sea on its return from Germany. Only two of the crew survived the ditching to then spend two days adrift on the water before washing-up on occupied Holland. Crossing a mined beach successfully, Ron's colleague was none-the-less badly injured and would die a short time after they were picked-up by the occupying forces. Ron spent three and a half years interned in POW camps, but survived to return home after the war ended. He went on to marry my mother's eldest sister, Margaret Emery, and had a daughter, Jill. Margaret died 23rd January 2016 aged 90 years. Ron and Margaret named their home in Pickering "Tempsford". Tragically, they would lose Jill in a car accident in Liberia on Valentines Day 1977; her fiance Jeff Yutan survived. Jill and Jeff were employed by British Caledonian at the time of the accident, and Jill featured in several adverts for them (in days before model agency staff were used). Ron rarely spoke of his wartime experiences; though in later times he was persuaded to commit some of his memories to print. Ron, Margaret and Jill are remembered by their family with much love to this day. His sacrifice and those all those who fought for our freedom will always be remembered. www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/8172823.veteran-ron-scales-tells-his-remarkable-and-moving-war-story-in-a-new-book/ for those interested in learning more of his wartime experience.
Jerry Can hiya. I read your comments about Ron as he was based there. Very interesting, especially as he flew from that airbase as a rear gunner and being shot down and had to ditch in the North Sea. Thanks for watching and giving me a bit more information. Cheers and thanks for watching :-)
Why is it closed to the public? A pity that the runways are in such poor condition. It is past of history, heritage they should repair and let people visit. A great video Andrew.
Hi Lieuwina, it does seem strange I must admit that this place is hard to visit. So I gather if you want to visit the airfield you have to get to the farmer who owned the land. There is a footpath to it which I walked along. It’s quite easy to find and the barn is open as there is no doors.
Agree I think we should make more of it..What is strange it still belongs to UK government ministry defence unlike many other airfields sold for other purposes may be it's kept for defence purposes if needed
Thankyou for this great video. I've only recently found out my great Uncle operated out of here, as my sister did some family tree research. Thank you again.
Hiya Nick. Thanks for watching.
It’s great to hear that you found that your great uncle was based at Tempsford. They were very brave.
Have you have any idea which squadron and year he served at Tempsford?
Yes he was with the 161 Squadron and served towards the end of the 2nd W war. A Pilot/instructor S/L on the Stirling a/c. "assyrian Levies info" online is a good source of info if you haven't already seen it. Have you been to the barn?
Thank you Andy for making this video 👍🏼
You’re welcome John, thanks for watching
161 and 138 Sqdn SD flew from here.Ive been in the barn where equipment was issued to agents before they're dangerous missions
Hi Martin Myhill, thanks for watching. A lot of history at that airfield. Thanks for the info regarding the 161 and 138 Sqdn SD
Brilliant video and just down the road from Abbotsley, must visit soon.
Peter Norman hiya, thanks for watching and your kind comments... Andy
Great video , thank you
Thanks very much
I live in the little village Everton just up the road and I have the best memories from me and a my mates used to go there all the time. Such a nice place.
Marcus Penn hiya, thanks for watching. I found it interesting as I never been there before.
Yes its very interesting a lot of history there. When me and my mates used to go down there we used to go down tempsfod hill to the second field and turn right near the middle of the field, cut through some trees and there are about 2 or 3 old bunkers, 2 of which are still standing with both the ladders still in tacked. Then once we were done in there we walked further up to tempsford airfield and it was the best time every summer
Also, my dad told that, where there are gas tanks underneath the airfield which provides the gas for sandy and the surrounding area apparently there was a secret underground tunnel that went for the airfield to sandy to smuggle the gas into the airfield without anyone knowing. We are not sure if it true or not but it would be good to find out and possibly explore. :)
Marcus Penn I’ve driven through your village, and yep it’s a nice village. Thanks for watching
You should check out and abandoned church in an abandoned hamlet called segenhoe I think just outside ridgemont
Lil Dry 2309 cheers, will check out
Just curious if you got permission to visit the barn? The farmer is very protective of it
Nope, I just walked over the fields to it. Thought it was open to the public if you wanted to see. I know you can contact the farmer but I thought I take a walk in the ,ud
My late beloved uncle, Ron Willis Scales (known as Ron), of Pickering, North Yorkshire died peacefully 30th April 2013 aged 91. He flew many missions as a rear gunner from Tempsford before his severely damaged Handley Page Halifax bomber ditched in the North Sea on its return from Germany. Only two of the crew survived the ditching to then spend two days adrift on the water before washing-up on occupied Holland. Crossing a mined beach successfully, Ron's colleague was none-the-less badly injured and would die a short time after they were picked-up by the occupying forces. Ron spent three and a half years interned in POW camps, but survived to return home after the war ended. He went on to marry my mother's eldest sister, Margaret Emery, and had a daughter, Jill. Margaret died 23rd January 2016 aged 90 years. Ron and Margaret named their home in Pickering "Tempsford". Tragically, they would lose Jill in a car accident in Liberia on Valentines Day 1977; her fiance Jeff Yutan survived. Jill and Jeff were employed by British Caledonian at the time of the accident, and Jill featured in several adverts for them (in days before model agency staff were used). Ron rarely spoke of his wartime experiences; though in later times he was persuaded to commit some of his memories to print. Ron, Margaret and Jill are remembered by their family with much love to this day. His sacrifice and those all those who fought for our freedom will always be remembered.
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/8172823.veteran-ron-scales-tells-his-remarkable-and-moving-war-story-in-a-new-book/ for those interested in learning more of his wartime experience.
Jerry Can hiya. I read your comments about Ron as he was based there. Very interesting, especially as he flew from that airbase as a rear gunner and being shot down and had to ditch in the North Sea. Thanks for watching and giving me a bit more information.
Cheers and thanks for watching :-)
my dad has his name there ag Lawson Erick Osborne
Hi Duncan, thanks for the info about your dad. Cheers Andy