Exploring A Fighter Jet Graveyard In The UK!!

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  • The Fighter Jet Graveyard.. What an absolutely incredible place this was! I’ve never looked at so many disused jets in one place! The site was used as a training ground during the Cold War period and IS still owned by the MOD so visiting it was very risky as they Do Still Use It occasionally!..... it was the only place in the UK the RAF were aloud to actually drop bombs for training!! And apparently there are x2 have built silos somewhere?!!
    As I was leaving I was approached by x2 guys from the base asking if I had been to see the Migs, when I replied yes they look me up & Down and just smiled 😅
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  • @lilee45
    @lilee45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +750

    The "MiGs" are French Mystere fighters, the huge plane you climbed into was a Sukhoi Su-22 M3/4. The first plane you encountered was a Belgian airforce T-33/CT-133 trainer. The helicopter is a seriously lethal Mi-24 Hind.

    • @prometheus160
      @prometheus160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      right on the spot

    • @marccoleman212
      @marccoleman212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Weird that they are there

    • @johnmunro4952
      @johnmunro4952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@marccoleman212 they are for recognition training. Pilots flying at high speed and low level need to be able to spot targets in a split second.

    • @TheFokker03
      @TheFokker03 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      The Su22 is an ex German airforce one,east german originally.

    • @liamhorn1150
      @liamhorn1150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The su 22 your on about is su 17 I believe

  • @seregarublev8915
    @seregarublev8915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Bruv, that's RAF Spadeadam, electronic warfare training base and also where the engines for Blue Streak were tested. There's a picture of me and the lads in front of the ZSU when I was in the ATC lol

  • @eoslensman
    @eoslensman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    the bombs are actually fuel tanks for Tornado aircraft.

    • @lpgibbo7463
      @lpgibbo7463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I thought that too cos I worked on Tornados for many years

    • @psycho4207
      @psycho4207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lpgibbo7463 then you would´ve known^^

    • @Machlooper
      @Machlooper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correct . The big jugs or ‘Hindenburger’ tanks. They were so big that full wing sweep wasn’t available as they would hinder tailplane movement. (63° instead of 67°)

    • @fslolo6622
      @fslolo6622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The one on 14:10 is not for the tornado tornado fuel tanks have only two fins/stabilizers

    • @simongontkovic5039
      @simongontkovic5039 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What did you expect? He called ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft gun a TANK. Nice location but uneducated person.

  • @tonycarp4108
    @tonycarp4108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    The "Tank" is a Russian made ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" a self-propelled, radar-guided anti aircraft platform. As it now bears British military number plates, I deduce that you had actually wandered on to RAF Spadeadam in Cumbria
    This is not an aircraft graveyard as such, but and aircraft electronic warfare range, so pilots test out their defence systems and skills before being deployed somewhere where they may be shot at for real.
    The vast base is decorated with old planes and vehicles to give it the look of an enemy base to those flying through the range.

    • @abrahamdozer6273
      @abrahamdozer6273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Maybe, those mysterious holes in the turf are shell craters.

    • @longkeithdiablo8812
      @longkeithdiablo8812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wandered on to.......... All looked planned to me?

    • @sniperviperman6400
      @sniperviperman6400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Used in the movie Avalon and game Battlefield 1942 Dessert Combat mod. I recognized it right away.

    • @___ugandanaforever___959
      @___ugandanaforever___959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I learned that from war thunder lol

    • @joashkurien7400
      @joashkurien7400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@___ugandanaforever___959 Ah yes, a fellow war thunder plebian!

  • @TV-lj3yl
    @TV-lj3yl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    My grandad is an expert in planes, I showed this to him. He says the MIG is actually a Mystere, a French fighter jet. Very interesting video!

  • @patriciayoung3267
    @patriciayoung3267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Why are you all alone? Could you not find anyone else as mad as you to hike all the way to the back of beyond? You walked for hours, got lost in a forest, waded through the boggiest mess I have ever seen but there is still so much joy and enthusiasm in your voice as you take us with you around that abandoned airfields. The greatest of kudos to you, Sir. And a big Thank You. I wish I could give you thirty Likes.

    • @armandopinelo4798
      @armandopinelo4798 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did not see any Migs. Helicopter is a Hind. How did Soviet helicopter end up in the UK?

    • @emmanuelgbeho947
      @emmanuelgbeho947 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My like makes it 35 for you in the situation of you wishing you could give him 30. Well done. I echo your sentiment. All that trudging yet enthusiasm undiminished.

    • @Wolfie387
      @Wolfie387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      RAF Spadeadam...UK/NATO vast Electronic Warfare Range, located on the England/Scotland Border.

    • @mfuller1093
      @mfuller1093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Wolfie387 On the border ? 36 miles from the border. ☺

    • @anonymoushunter9808
      @anonymoushunter9808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@armandopinelo4798 there was an operation which stole a hind with a chinook 😂

  • @Gidds72
    @Gidds72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Your "Ammo" case is actually a MILAN ATGW missile case for 4 missiles

    • @MrTreacletime
      @MrTreacletime 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Years back an Army surplus store in Northampton bought some at an MOD sale to sell on as storage chests.....bit of an ooops when there was a missile was found in one.

  • @seregarublev8915
    @seregarublev8915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I remember one of the lads on base telling us that they've actually lost several tracked vehicles which have sunk too far into the bog. Spadeadam is treacherous.

  • @chriscrumbs
    @chriscrumbs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Interesting film of Spadeadam, worth remembering that it is still used for military exercises though. For anyone wanting to venture there, take a map and compass and make sure you know how to use them properly. Relying on Google Maps to try and find your way in one of the remotest parts of England is foolhardy. Also, this is tick country. Read up on sensible precautions.

    • @garyburns2831
      @garyburns2831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Spadeadam is still an active range and he is trespassing on mod land also it's an active research and testing range consisting of explosive destructions and loads of fragmentation just waiting to kill you and no ambulance for help even if you don't get killed

    • @connorcolquhou5845
      @connorcolquhou5845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Remote,England lol . I'm in the middle of the Yukon right now working on a camp. you could walk the distance of England top to bottom in any direction here and still not find a soul.

    • @kevfullo
      @kevfullo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@connorcolquhou5845 You can drown in three inches of water though.

    • @jameson566
      @jameson566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@connorcolquhou5845 Yer, remote and England aren't really words you can use in the same sentence.

    •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@connorcolquhou5845 Remote for a man on foot. It's not a pissing contest.

  • @CultOfAlan
    @CultOfAlan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Fantastic video! And great effort.
    I do recommend you take a friend with you on explorations like this in future - and bring a map.
    There were quite a few things in this video that, on face value, seem innocent but are actually very dangerous.
    For example:- you had no idea how deep the bogs were - the stream especially! - you could have easily gotten stuck and drowned. Not to mention clambering over decades old equipment left to rust and the probability of unexploded ammunition.
    A compass would have also helped you tremendously (and saved you time) in the forest and some trekking poles would have helped you in the bogs A) for determining depth B) for distributing your weight in case you misjudge the depth.
    It is worth remembering that between 40-80 people drown to death whilst hiking every year in the UK - so whilst it is rare it definitely still happens.
    As you discovered mobile signal and gps are not 100% reliable so that compass and a map would have been very useful to you - with a bit of preparation you could have marked the locations of each vehicle and location onto a standard OS map which, again, would have saved you time.
    I hope this post doesn't sound too much like I'm nannying - but you're making great content and it would be a terrible shame if something went wrong on one of your excursions.
    Keep exploring and keep it up with the amazing content! You have earned a like and a sub from me!

    • @jive091
      @jive091 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very wise comments . And definitely don't go at night to places on your own !!

  • @none3763
    @none3763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If you're gonna sneak into an airbase, walk backwards through the muddy bits to throw off pursuers. That's how the professionals do it. They also like to put their wet socks down their underpants. Presumably as defence against ticks.
    Strange yt recommend that definitely earned a like.

  • @flymachine
    @flymachine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    "Massive fan of aircraft" just don't know anything at all about them - but that's ok, I enjoy what you are good at which is taking viewers on a journey to sites most of us would never see if not for you. I encountered a similar boneyard when I was a kid of SAAF aircraft, some of them crashed some still serviceable but in storage and I always had the whole place to myself having found a 'secret entrance' and even found a full Buccanner simulator in one of the storage rooms, it is one of the cherished memories of my childhood and this took me back. Not a single Mig there but there was a Hind, Mystere's, T-33's, Droptanks and a Shilka among others. "Jet engines confuse the hell out of me" - I think jets confuse the hell out of you...."look there's a Learjet, nah mate that's a Mig an'alll, free of them"

    • @daipre587
      @daipre587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought the Frenchy was a barougan

    • @donutsaviation2543
      @donutsaviation2543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@daipre587 same

    • @daipre587
      @daipre587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@donutsaviation2543 depends

    • @chiselcheswick5673
      @chiselcheswick5673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly.. you can be a massive fan of something without knowing every detail. The guys put together an excellent vid and took the time to upload it so us 'geek' level fans can enjoy it. 👍

  • @frankforrest1597
    @frankforrest1597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great explore! You are definitely a trooper for the boggy walk about. It cost a great deal of money to maintain these aircraft. My guess is they needed more repairs than worth it, so they were cleared of "usable" components and brought here for training exercises.
    Thanks for braving ticks and all that effort hiking in the bog. Cheers 👊👍

  • @Lot76CARS
    @Lot76CARS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    TBE, another good one, great perseverance to bring this to us, thanks.

    • @rob5944
      @rob5944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't listen to the knockers, your film is good enough for them to watch.

  • @ZahidaliMarwat
    @ZahidaliMarwat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I get deeply grieved to see these planes in nowhere after rendering full services I salute to them

  • @SNOWDONTRYFAN
    @SNOWDONTRYFAN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The base is classified , given its role , which is still Electronic Countermeasures warfare (ECW) training

    • @stephenbachman132
      @stephenbachman132 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Against what there everything is from the 1950's an doesn't work or do anything. Electronic warefare my ass

    • @chrisjohn2010
      @chrisjohn2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stephenbachman132 lol, I don't think the things there are being tested. The site is for the current MOD to test their latest equipment.

    • @stephenbachman132
      @stephenbachman132 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisjohn2010 so why do these know it all in the comments keep saying that its for testing electronic weapons. Clearly that is not the case its obviously a bombing Range for training new pilots to spot hostile targets and test their skill at locking on an making a fake bomb drop.

    • @seregarublev8915
      @seregarublev8915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stephenbachman132 Electronic warfare refers to electromagnetic radiation (infrared, radar) countermeasures for aircraft.

    • @seregarublev8915
      @seregarublev8915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stephenbachman132 When I was there, the ZSU's were still active and being used for target acquisition and evasion training. ZSU's would still pose a threat if encountered today, despite being ancient.

  • @nadinearnold8235
    @nadinearnold8235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great stuff! Well done for squelching through all that lot! Your love of all things 'vehicle' is infectious!

  • @PASTORBOYD11
    @PASTORBOYD11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey Colin, really appreciate the effort.Your passion is infectious- however I don't envy all that walking and water. You're a legend ! 🇭🇲❤️

  • @garethbarnes3680
    @garethbarnes3680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a fantastic video. As a fellow enthusiast your excitement for seeing these aircraft is so infectious.
    You can see on some of the aircraft damage from small arms fire so it's clearly been used for some sort of target practice or training, hence the smoke grenades. I do though heed caution as some of these places havent always been cleared of unexploded ordinances so please take care. Thanks again for the video

  • @stephenscragg8562
    @stephenscragg8562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Loved the explore, the random boxes were Milan logistics containers.

  • @cole372
    @cole372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The Mysteres are ex French AF
    The T-33s are ex ex Belgian AF
    The Mi24 and the SU22(not a SU17) are ex German AF. SU17s were for the Russian AF, exported models were SU20/22. This is an export and former East German AF.

    • @Yasdadgb.
      @Yasdadgb. ปีที่แล้ว

      I dnt know if anyone has noticed the INDIAN AIR FORCE LOGO( the three concentric circles coloured in red white and green in centre) on few aircrafts.

  • @garethnorwood2084
    @garethnorwood2084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome, got to appreciate what you do for your subscribers. Stay safe 👌👍

  • @joesmith7957
    @joesmith7957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    There's a magical thing called a compass haha might want to invest in one if your going into the ulu :)

  • @drorsheffer1182
    @drorsheffer1182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's so interesting to me to see how nature is taking over these planes. Just imagining how long they must have sat there, undisturbed.
    I'm glad I found your channel man, its awesome.

  • @Nightcrawler666
    @Nightcrawler666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I tell everyone about your channel when I explain about the work involved. I find the editing the hardest part, but Holly crap you outdid yourself on this one. Hey you styled out that slip to perfection 😆. Good work. Great video. Made a change from the normal stuff which I do really enjoy though. I think your one of my TH-cam heros haha.

  • @thesportsrecipe9984
    @thesportsrecipe9984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What incredible effort you made to get this video!

  • @carolb29
    @carolb29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    good on you for making this trudge thru the mud! Thanks from Michigan, USA

  • @emjackson2289
    @emjackson2289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can't believe they're all still there. I was a cadet in the 90s & went up to Spadeadam - back then you could see the roundel and anchors of the French aircraft, Mystere's and Ouragan's.
    I think somewhere there was an MTLB.

    • @seregarublev8915
      @seregarublev8915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      been there myself as a cadet in 2016 and 2017, easily the most interesting base I had the privilege of visiting

  • @lfcdan
    @lfcdan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The grey bomb looking things are Hindenburg wing drop tanks from RAF Tornado F-3s

  • @jasonjohnson8275
    @jasonjohnson8275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Looks like RAF spadeadam, used as an EW and low flying practice bombing range. Used to be ex rolls royce engine test facility for the blue streek rocket. Good museum a lot easier to access if you go through the front door😉Great video

    • @steveofastandfurious
      @steveofastandfurious 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a museum thought it was just a base .

    • @skepticalbadger
      @skepticalbadger 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@steveofastandfurious It's not a museum.

    • @seregarublev8915
      @seregarublev8915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@steveofastandfurious it's an active base mate, they test aircraft countermeasures there amongst a lot of other things

    • @steveofastandfurious
      @steveofastandfurious 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seregarublev8915 they do open days

  • @TrevBec
    @TrevBec 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm knackered just watching this! Thanks for all the effort, this was a great vid!

  • @jshoopes8305
    @jshoopes8305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the wet trip you walked so we could enjoy the old aircraft. Hope you got home safely.

  • @brianoutdoorlife7788
    @brianoutdoorlife7788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for the upload that was great. I appreciate the fact you sacrificed your shoe`s for us, the best part for me was the expression on your face when you toppled at the end, watch that several times and I was in fits of laughter🤣🤣😂👏👏❤Take care.

  • @nicklyon3780
    @nicklyon3780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Helicopter is a Mi-24 “HIND”.

  • @tony306dt
    @tony306dt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely worth going to see. Great job Colin. 👍🏻

  • @Nononoone
    @Nononoone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love how chilled out you are really enjoy watching the channel

  • @tonybutt5764
    @tonybutt5764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    " wow " another top video how cooooool are these thanks so much for sharing stay safe my friend 😀👍

  • @eastwoodsadventures
    @eastwoodsadventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Get yourself an old fashion compass and map for those sorts of explores

  • @lumen8r
    @lumen8r 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, thank you for doing this. I love aviation and exploring, but you’re THERE. Fantastic upload.

  • @hokulea8655
    @hokulea8655 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid!! Thankyou🤙

  • @blondeboi
    @blondeboi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Admire all the effort you put into this video mate 👏 keep up the good work Colin 💪

  • @jamiepile2861
    @jamiepile2861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a cracking save at the beginning there 👍👍 not only did you save yourself you didn't drop the camera 10/10 for balance there 👏👏
    Now for the video 😁

  • @gun_master1
    @gun_master1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those Mysteres do resemble MiG-15's somewhat. I can understand why they might use them for training pilots to identify airfields and such. I just can't believe you actually went inside the Su-17 "Fitters" exhaust! So cool.

  • @sonnymoon9851
    @sonnymoon9851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i enjoy all of your exploring videos. thanx for walking thru the crap to get the footage!

  • @richardchurch9709
    @richardchurch9709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm sure you now realise the effort our lads put in to yomping across the Falklands with massive bergans in record time.

  • @dougmate2378
    @dougmate2378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I see an East German airforce SU-17 M4R fFitter ZSU-23 Shilka AA weapon system/ Anti personnel/ Anti-Materiel weapon sys. The row of parked aircraft is the Dassault Mystere French Fighter, and some P-80 Shooting stars. I would assume also east german Mi-24D Hind

  • @katherineblow1608
    @katherineblow1608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow great find Thankyou for this very interesting 👍

  • @johnherring4863
    @johnherring4863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your a brave man gungadin, thanks for your effort.

  • @richardstout6364
    @richardstout6364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Is that the Spadeadam bombing range, which I’m sure is still active. Had to drive over it one or two times to deliver to property’s around its perimeter. If the flags are up you have to call using one of the perimeter phone to get permission to cross. The aircraft are all ex French, Belgian or East German. The su22 is the large swing wing aircraft. The helicopter is a Mil 24 Hind the others are 1950’s mysters and t33’s, the large Bombs? Are actually tornado Hindenburg fuel tanks and are the newest things there dating from the 1980’s/90’s. Pretty sure there used to be two old EE Lightning’s up there. I know one was removed and is now in a scrap yard in Lincolnshire somewhere if I remember correctly.

    • @neilturner6749
      @neilturner6749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spot on. The French and Belgian Airforce stuff was returned to the USAF in the UK at the end of its service life because it was all financed under 1950s Lend-Lease support by the US Govt who ultimately retained ownership of the hardware.

    • @dodgycurry
      @dodgycurry 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@neilturner6749 lots of mysteres...... id love to take home that hind.

  • @bitzapot
    @bitzapot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I've been there many years ago but its still very much an active RAF base and used as a general armed forces training range with some live firing, also its used for explosives testing at times. Really bad idea to be wandering around.

    • @stephenbachman132
      @stephenbachman132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Shouldn't they put up a fence then with signs that say "active range do not enter."

    • @ericgu9036
      @ericgu9036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stephenbachman132 but who would even think of going in there without knowing about the planes

    • @stephenbachman132
      @stephenbachman132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ericgu9036 probably no one really unless you have a reason to go some place most people don't.

    • @videre8884
      @videre8884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A couple of old planes, helicopters and a Shilka ......... To see something like that up close is nice, but to go to a military area especially for this is not so smart. There are enough air shows where you can watch these airplanes, helicopters and the like. can look at. It also explains what you see there and what it is or was used for. I think yes, it is one of those ´´You Tuber Adventures´´ where you can show advertisements from e.g. financial fraudsters etc .......... You Tube shows advertisements that obviously show fraudsters.

    • @anthonybiegun8640
      @anthonybiegun8640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What is it called?

  • @rolfsinkgraven
    @rolfsinkgraven 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A bit of a wet hike but very nice old planes and a very nice heli wow.

  • @kenbeecher5882
    @kenbeecher5882 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fascinating watch. Thank you

  • @dotherightthingbro
    @dotherightthingbro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mr Bearded Explorer you need Rovince anti tick clothes, as worn by the forestry commission, if you are constantly going outdoors into the back of beyond as well as the correct foot ware.

  • @richardstamper5630
    @richardstamper5630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You went above an beyond to bring us this video - well done but you shouldn't have gone alone/ I once went to see an old boat in the middle of a field,. There was grass all around so no problem I thought, that was until I fell into a slurry pit. It looked like grass but as soon as I stepped on it I went straight under. TBH for a moment I thought that was it but by sheer chance I managed to grab some firm grass which enabled me to get out but for a few moments I was fully submerged. The thing is I never told anyone I was going there so my drowning would have gone un-noticed for many years... Take care dude and always travel with a companion.... and a compass.

    • @Witheredgoogie
      @Witheredgoogie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cripes you might have submerged but you had an angel on your shoulder that day..

  • @stuartblack9258
    @stuartblack9258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best locations yet awesome to see 🤯thankyou for a most awesome video once again dude!👍 keep up the good work! Stay safe👍

  • @davidbarrett2936
    @davidbarrett2936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:40 I’m glad you kept that in mate… that made my day 😂

  • @Ganiscol
    @Ganiscol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Excellent effort to show us these planes (the largest one appears to me as a Su-17), the ZSU Shilka AA and the Mi-24 chopper! Many thanks!

    • @javierrosa2066
      @javierrosa2066 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Code name crocodile I think if my memory is not wrong

    • @Ganiscol
      @Ganiscol 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Giovanni Martinez Might very well be, I'm not that proficient in telling them apart when in that kinda condition and without proper full frame view 🤭

  • @clairefunnell8481
    @clairefunnell8481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! What a find. Should have worn your wellies. It was worth the hike wasn't it? Poor planes. Wonder why they were not salvaged. I want to thank you for taking us along on this wet explore. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

    • @robaspinall988
      @robaspinall988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      looks like they might have been put there for target practice ..

  • @jobysmith132
    @jobysmith132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one mate…enjoy watching your explores… brilliant on a Sunday as well 👍

  • @jimsaintamour2
    @jimsaintamour2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video!!! The one with the Christmas Tree is a Mystere, a French design from the mid-1950’s

  • @nicklyon3780
    @nicklyon3780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The “tank” is a ZSU 23-4 Self propelled anti aircraft artillery.

    • @danstechrefirbishment8756
      @danstechrefirbishment8756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Spaag

    • @jamesadams8558
      @jamesadams8558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Strange that it has a British army registration number.

    • @nicklyon3780
      @nicklyon3780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jamesadams8558 will have been acquired from one of the Gulf Wars, and they use the GUNDISH radar as training for the Air Force. Guessing this is near Spadeadam?

    • @redrb26dett
      @redrb26dett 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nick Lyon are you saying that vehicle was (taken without the owners consent)me thinks the police need a telephone call lol FYI even before the gulf war NATO had access to soviet era equipment with the unification of Germany and the DDR arsenal as training aides

    • @raybyrne2461
      @raybyrne2461 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesadams8558 - Smells of the CIA/BBC/FBI/KFC to me....

  • @tomhiggins4124
    @tomhiggins4124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Respect, the bearded one !!!!!!!!!!! .

  • @rolexr
    @rolexr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome footage my friend ! And wow....that tank was in a stunning condition!

  • @kevwells3785
    @kevwells3785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic
    I was exhausted just watching you trek through all that.
    Great video 👍

  • @JammyDodger45
    @JammyDodger45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    There's a military Drop Zone at Spadeadam, my unit jumped onto it doing Troop trials of the new Low Level Parachute ... I did 4 jumps and ended up bollocks deep in water on all of them!
    Typical Bloody Cumbria 🤬.

    • @AKawalski
      @AKawalski 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thought Spadeadam was in East Anglia?

    • @JammyDodger45
      @JammyDodger45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AKawalski - no, Cumbria, although it feels a bit like the Irish Sea at times.

    • @AKawalski
      @AKawalski 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JammyDodger45 oops my bad!! I confused it with the ranges further south.
      Thanks for jumping in mr!!!

    • @AKawalski
      @AKawalski 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JammyDodger45 now I realise this is where the video was shot !!!!

    • @JammyDodger45
      @JammyDodger45 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AKawalski - I suspect you're thinking of Stanford Training Area (STANTA), I've jumped on there too, Frog Hill DZ, a much drier, warmer and less windy place to spend some time crawling around the undergrowth!

  • @davewallbank7678
    @davewallbank7678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Chappie forget the content which was stunning,but ur efforts to get there were greater to do this & film great content ur channel is way up therein imo,brilliant love your channel👍✔️

  • @mattc528
    @mattc528 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that was awesome seeing those old MIGS just resting there.

  • @GM-fh5jp
    @GM-fh5jp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating.
    Thanks for posting!

  • @angiew1841
    @angiew1841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You did look tired at the end of the vid , I couldn’t have walked that far in those conditions, when I was younger maybe, thanks for the great explore.

  • @AndyH-yb5ty
    @AndyH-yb5ty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Those are not Migs. They are ex-French Air Force Dassault Mystere jets. The large camo aircraft at 18 mins is a Sukhoi Su-22. The aircraft with intakes on both sides are Lockheed T-33's. Where these airframes are is still an active RAF base!

    • @neilstutely3147
      @neilstutely3147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Big one is a MiG 21 and the other fighterd are definitely MiG 17s that front intake is very distinctive. The Trainers are T33 based on the P80.

    • @AndyH-yb5ty
      @AndyH-yb5ty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@neilstutely3147 you are incorrect Sir.

    • @neilstutely3147
      @neilstutely3147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@AndyH-yb5ty yes indeed I am, I've re-watched and I stand corrected, That'll teach to look harder

    • @AndyH-yb5ty
      @AndyH-yb5ty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@neilstutely3147 no worries mate.

    • @jamesadams8558
      @jamesadams8558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Defo mysteres

  • @davegoldsmith4020
    @davegoldsmith4020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They are in fact Tornado Tanks, The Tornado had two sizes, 1500 Ltrs with two fins. These are the larger 2250 Ltr tanks with four fins, these were originally for the F3 tornado, thats why they are normally seen in the F3 light grey.

  • @knightsway100
    @knightsway100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video mate. Thanks for sharing it with us. 👌

  • @runoflife87
    @runoflife87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great video. But I'd like to correct you: 12:27 - not a tank, but the anti-aircaft vehicle called "Shilka".
    The big heli is Mi-24 "Hind" from the early 80's.

    • @dougmate2378
      @dougmate2378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ZSU-23 Shilka to be exact.

    • @jamesadams8558
      @jamesadams8558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mil Mi 24 Hind D gunship

    • @robaspinall988
      @robaspinall988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      does anyone else like me think the aircraft at 17.90 is a BAC lightning ?????

    • @dougmate2378
      @dougmate2378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@robaspinall988 it appears to be Su-17 the dual pitot tubes and fences on the upper wing give it away.

    • @robaspinall988
      @robaspinall988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dougmate2378 it looks very similar to the english electric ligthning .. ideally if bearded explorer had taken a camra shot showing the exhaust pipes at the back that would have proved it .. oh well .. my aircraft recognition is getting a bit slower these days ..

  • @daviestewart2510
    @daviestewart2510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good video m8, looks like nothing has changed since the Hell On Earth boys were there not long ago.

  • @bobkirby2603
    @bobkirby2603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant job you did, I'll give you thumbs up but no tics. Well done for doing it .👍👍🥂

  • @mikepoteet1443
    @mikepoteet1443 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool!

  • @gonofftherails
    @gonofftherails 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Those aircraft aren't strictly 'abandoned'. They might be derelict but, they're used as targets during ECM exercises. Spadeadam (the location of these aircraft) is a non-munitions range where evasion and detection is practiced with those derelict aircraft as 'bait'/targets. I think the missions are 'LLL' - Low-level approach, low-level attack and low-level exit. The training flights can sometimes be seen whizzing along part of the Cumbrian M6 and adjacent valleys due to steep-sided hills around Shap etc.

    • @GARDENER42
      @GARDENER42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I took the official tour round the place a couple of times back in the 1990s.
      My interest stems from my father's involvement in the Blue Streak missile programme back in the early 60s & my life long interest in aircraft.

    • @stuartansell4027
      @stuartansell4027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@GARDENER42 My father worked on Blue Streak as well. Engine design and development. He went here quite a few times for tests.

  • @FRFRANKIE
    @FRFRANKIE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    How are you?
    That was so cool seeing those abandoned military jets. What a shame they couldn't be saved and put into a military jet museum.
    I loved that video.
    Stay safe & take care.

    • @skagamnesia1972
      @skagamnesia1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes yorkshire air museum would love these

  • @larryshumakerhihvv5294
    @larryshumakerhihvv5294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a lovely place I love all the airplanes very nice

  • @ricardolivi9158
    @ricardolivi9158 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing experience!

  • @neilpassingham7309
    @neilpassingham7309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The first of your videos that I found the location with a quick Google search, I'm actually visiting that area next week, very tempting :-)

    • @TheBeardedExplorer
      @TheBeardedExplorer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it’s very easy to find but also Very risky!.. :-)

    • @LakesMTB1964
      @LakesMTB1964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheBeardedExplorer I live very close to this location and the base commander gets very annoyed when they catch people trespassing

    • @theaviati0n_girl
      @theaviati0n_girl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you tell me where this is please?

  • @paulpski9855
    @paulpski9855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved your video. Thanks. You might want to invest in a drone for explorations like this. I think it would have been very helpful for you to recon the area.

  • @paulmartin4971
    @paulmartin4971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Colin thanks for the great effort to bring us another great video

  • @kisherefilm
    @kisherefilm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video… what a great way to spend a day ✈️🤘🏻🎥

  • @mookie2637
    @mookie2637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    20:09 "Pretty sure most of the planes here are MiGs." None of them are....

  • @markcherriman6136
    @markcherriman6136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been there many times . There is a quicker route you can take . Used to be a lot more aircraft and vehicles .

    • @shakeybeatz
      @shakeybeatz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where is it mate? i'd love to take a look i'll literally walk anywhere.

  • @TheRogueUrbex
    @TheRogueUrbex 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always wanted to be a Fighter Pilot. It is cool, yet sad to see a place like this. Thanks so much for documenting and sharing this place. Blessings, from a fellow explorer from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @dafyddr8678
    @dafyddr8678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing video and it must have been very much an effort to bring this to us. Mega thanks. Oh and I'm glad you didn't run into any snakes !

    • @ianmatthews3041
      @ianmatthews3041 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not many Snakes in the Debatable land!

  • @gavink.cousar1263
    @gavink.cousar1263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    You're the self proclaimed 'Bearded Explorer' but have already failed rules one & two of exploring... carry an ordnance survey map of the area you are exploring which will detail natural obstacles and learn how to use a compass.
    This is bog standard basic orienteering that will save your life one day. People die of exposure because they get lost relying on GPS when they lose signals or run out of power. The sheer idiocy of people dying due to inexperience still baffles me.
    Two sayings for all you 'would be' explorers whether walking in woods or hiking in the mountains....
    1) Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.
    2) Better to have it & not need it than need it & not have it.
    Trust me, remember this, it will save your life one day 👍🏻

    • @MeganMarkle4U
      @MeganMarkle4U 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Live and learn... unless it kills ya!!

    • @warrenlodge6754
      @warrenlodge6754 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This.

    • @rob5944
      @rob5944 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How big is that area he's in anyway?

    • @deth3021
      @deth3021 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Out of curiosity what is the issue with gps?
      I mean a phone is stupid as most apps rely on internet access to work correctly.
      Though even with Google maps you used to be able to down load the maps and use them offline?
      But a proper GPS device shouldn't need internet access, so you should only loose signal if line of sight to the satalites is broken so I guess forests, mountains or in climate weather?
      Yes battery can die.
      Am I missing something?

    • @jwenting
      @jwenting 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deth3021 GPS receivers that rely on batteries (which of course all handheld ones do) tend to run out of juice in a few hours at most, at which point they're just dead weight.
      Phone "GPS" isn't, it's actually triangulation on cellphone towers (though more advanced/expensive models of phones do have real GPS receivers, albeit low precision ones).

  • @dustymiller7758
    @dustymiller7758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just a little tip, carry a map readers compass and you will always know which direction you are going without a phone signal.

    • @GrahamWalters
      @GrahamWalters 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or download a compass App for your phone !

  • @davelawrence594
    @davelawrence594 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing workout for you with this adventure & what an effort & dedication for your TH-cam Channel well done & carry on the crazy & amazing things you find awesome fella!!! 👌🏻👍🏻

  • @skodakatie7341
    @skodakatie7341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, there were some exciting aircraft there!!❤️.

  • @ooklathemok
    @ooklathemok 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It just makes me think what a waste that they can''t be repurposed. Thank you for filming this

    • @IexoPeoa
      @IexoPeoa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Indeed. Flying is such a wonder when you think about it, it's sad to see the marvelous machines for it neglected and rotting away like this.

    • @seregarublev8915
      @seregarublev8915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are used for target acquisition and the ZSU is used to train what Soviet/Russian radar pings like

  • @stephengregory229
    @stephengregory229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Be careful on this site. I've been on site there when they've had ground troops out as well as Apache gun ships blowing shit up for practise. Interesting site though with well documented history particularly in relation to missile launch

  • @northwaleschimneystovecare3260
    @northwaleschimneystovecare3260 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i have been there 2 years ago and it was so cool to see the old migs and tank

  • @kriswilson265
    @kriswilson265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing looking place great video mate

  • @deanmason4925
    @deanmason4925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Legendary effort sir 💪👌

  • @ReapersBaby
    @ReapersBaby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I suggest when you know you're going to the middle of nowhere to somewhere like this, take screenshots of Google earth of where you're going so you can look back at the layout without needing signal.
    Also take a compass with you so you know you're not walking round in circles.

    • @emmanuelgbeho947
      @emmanuelgbeho947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good suggestion.

    • @thecovidprisoner
      @thecovidprisoner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Proper map ( would of known road was there ), compass, food , water , head torch , emergency blanket , extra clothing , first aid . And for that terrain a Proper Walking Staff , got yourself into it gotta get yourself out. Give details where your going to trustworthy person and ETA back too car , basic common sense especially when alone. Would bivi in exhaust of a jet , unique great pics and story possibilities . Very Interesting place 👍🙂

    • @mfuller1093
      @mfuller1093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thecovidprisoner ''Bivi in exhaust of jet'' ? Smart idea to bivi in a gunnery live fire target . 😃

    • @ianmatthews3041
      @ianmatthews3041 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mfuller1093 Not Targets for Gunnery!

    • @thecovidprisoner
      @thecovidprisoner 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mfuller1093 Yeah true , would be memorable experience though. Here today, gone tomorrow with a bang away from Sci-fi Covid BS 😀

  • @2k10jez
    @2k10jez 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a cool place!

  • @kerrythorn859
    @kerrythorn859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant video