I suggest you visit if you are interested Lithuania, Kaunas city. In Kaunas is 10 forts 11th is left unfinished. You will absolutely enjoy it there I can guarantee you that. Love to watch your channel.
The red pipes are for fire water. The red barrel probably contains a foaming agent that was added to the water so that in the event of a fire you get a foam blanket that ensures that no more oxygen can reach the fire.
Hello Tino , I visited here about ten years ago , good to see not much has changed . I went during a rainstorm and the sounds of the raindrops gave the effect of people walking around . The only thing that was with me that day was a couple of deer . Also a lot more Russian signs and equipment . Thanks for the history lesson and explore .
Fascinating. Closest to Berlin, vital arterial link, magnificent history. Interesting the land remains dormant, odd juxtaposition. On purpose, or of no further use?
Thanks Tino for the tour but your right there are alot of questions here than answers, Atomic weapons and alot of electrical cables going nowhere. Great video. Cheers
The more I think about it, the more I think that all those cables, white porcelain insulators scattered around with some insulators on lines of dumpy posts are the remains of radio jamming apparatus. The Soviets started jamming the BBC and Voice of America back in 1948/49. They fell into two types. 1) High power long rage antennas using high masts and towers also known ‘sky wave’ jammers. 2) Low power, sort range, antennas also known as ‘ground wave’ jammers. To counter the jammers, the west would transmit our propaganda on multiple frequencies at once, which in turn had the Soviets jamming on multiple frequencies at once. This would account for the profusion of cables. After I mentioned this in Live Chat, others suggested it may be radar. However, I would imagine that if so, a line of massive foundations of the ‘phased array’ radar antenna would have been very evident and remarked upon but such an array would have also acted like an egg slicer to any aircraft which suffered too close an encounter with them. Therefore, such a close juxtaposition to an air-field I think would not have been likely. This was as much as I could surmise from what I could see in the video. It would really require a site visit by someone with the right knowledge to ascertain with certainty the purpose of all this electrical evidence. Also the people to ask would be local people, as word soon spreads around as to where the radio interference on their radios is coming from. They Soviet jamming stations would also regularly repeat their call sign identifier.
At 1:hour 28.min, that is NOT an oil drum, but a Fire suppression system. You guessed that the other area with the hood may have been for welding, its is more likely a forge. They would need to heat metal, and forge it to the shape, contour, and thickness needed for the application. Fire suppression would be a vital safety measure. I believe this entire building is a manufacturing/production hall. Note the lack of doors large enough to get aircraft in, or out. Earlier you showed a conical structure you surmised may have been a coal chute, but it is in fact a dust collector, using cyclonic action to draw the dust/detritus from other parts of the plant into a central location for either disposal, or incineration.
The shear number of bases is the issue. The allies mostly took over old German bases, and the Germans had hundreds of them. It's not like the US where we have large military bases with whole divisions assigned - the Germans dispersed their forces. The exception was generally the air bases. When you consider the scale, many of these places had to be let go for cost reasons. At least the US did better with the turnover than the Soviets.
I was stationed in Germany from 92-95. Same thing happened with American bases. Over 100 bases were shutdown. It was a pretty big draw down and a CF thanks to billy-bob.
Looking on Google maps there is new tarmac access road coming off Pramsdorfa Str with very large passing places for heavy vehicles and soil has been excavated near control tower. So looks like someone has plans for some of it.
54:40 you were wondering why they left so many things (even there are not so many at all) because they used to take everything back - well, before '89 they had a very rigid thinking, like any screw could reveal a military secret, but after '89 they started to realize that is more expensive to move back an office desk from Germany to Russia than buying a new one.
Did stafenburg fly from this airport with the briefcase that was intended to kill Hitler on July 20th?? If so this site needs to be protected as it has historical importance to teach the next generation
Cool explore! I've read about this place, and seen a bunch of old photos, but until today hadn't seen anything modern. Others pointed out the red fire suppression system, but when you see those maintenance pits keep an eye on the middle section. The Germans mounted large generators onto floating blocks of concrete (vibration suppression) and had a similar set up to get under the generator for maintenance. Talking very large generators here. The underground bunker had a LOT of comms in it. It had to be command and control of some sort. The blocks in the first rack you came to were terminal blocks. Wires would be split out from the cable bundles and then jumpered to where they needed to go. There are different varieties of these, and they can still be found in use today. They aren't patch panels per se, but a close relative. Think of them as semi-permanent patches. I'm surprised that more of that place hasn't been scrapped for metals honestly. It's sad to see decay taking over the place.
Several questions not answered. Perhaps the bunker was C&C combined radar unit come listening post? Only thing I can think of that would require that much power.
@@timoteiafanasie4894 I don't disagree with you. But I posted the exact same thing I would say face to face. It's hard enough in life to find a good woman who will tolerate the unusual. Even harder to find one that joins you.
I suggest you visit if you are interested Lithuania, Kaunas city. In Kaunas is 10 forts 11th is left unfinished. You will absolutely enjoy it there I can guarantee you that. Love to watch your channel.
Another fantastic video from Mr tino than you Simon.🎉🎉🎉
Can’t wait for the new video! Keep it up Mr S
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Thank you for sharing this
The red pipes are for fire water. The red barrel probably contains a foaming agent that was added to the water so that in the event of a fire you get a foam blanket that ensures that no more oxygen can reach the fire.
Hello Tino , I visited here about ten years ago , good to see not much has changed . I went during a rainstorm and the sounds of the raindrops gave the effect of people walking around . The only thing that was with me that day was a couple of deer . Also a lot more Russian signs and equipment . Thanks for the history lesson and explore .
Yet another interesting site. And looking forward to the next session with Joseph Farrell.
Fascinating. Closest to Berlin, vital arterial link, magnificent history. Interesting the land remains dormant, odd juxtaposition. On purpose, or of no further use?
Was another great one.👍🇬🇧
Interesting place Sir! (I just never saw the bel ringing so I could have joined.)
1:15:15 looks like a cyclone shaped dust separator for the sandblaster you saw earlier. Much like the ones seen at lumber mills.
Thanks Tino for the tour but your right there are alot of questions here than answers, Atomic weapons and alot of electrical cables going nowhere. Great video. Cheers
Well that took an interesting turn at the end. Very cool. Thanks for the great content and history lesson Mr. Tino.
Thank you for joining the party -
The last building.
Analog phone exchange?
Some of those components look like the things I used to see in BT phone exchanges in the early 80's.
Nice find.That area got some history attached to it.Great Video.
The more I think about it, the more I think that all those cables, white porcelain insulators scattered around with some insulators on lines of dumpy posts are the remains of radio jamming apparatus.
The Soviets started jamming the BBC and Voice of America back in 1948/49. They fell into two types.
1) High power long rage antennas using high masts and towers also known ‘sky wave’ jammers.
2) Low power, sort range, antennas also known as ‘ground wave’ jammers.
To counter the jammers, the west would transmit our propaganda on multiple frequencies at once, which in turn had the Soviets jamming on multiple frequencies at once. This would account for the profusion of cables.
After I mentioned this in Live Chat, others suggested it may be radar. However, I would imagine that if so, a line of massive foundations of the ‘phased array’ radar antenna would have been very evident and remarked upon but such an array would have also acted like an egg slicer to any aircraft which suffered too close an encounter with them. Therefore, such a close juxtaposition to an air-field I think would not have been likely.
This was as much as I could surmise from what I could see in the video.
It would really require a site visit by someone with the right knowledge to ascertain with certainty the purpose of all this electrical evidence.
Also the people to ask would be local people, as word soon spreads around as to where the radio interference on their radios is coming from. They Soviet jamming stations would also regularly repeat their call sign identifier.
If it hasn't already been said, the engine at around the 51min mark is a 2 Litre UK Ford car engine. Mainly Escorts and Cortinas here in Australia..
1:33:17 What was that? "The towels must be hung on the rack straight" moment?
Looks like that first building was for hanging parachutes in so they would dry before packing
At 1:hour 28.min, that is NOT an oil drum, but a Fire suppression system. You guessed that the other area with the hood may have been for welding, its is more likely a forge. They would need to heat metal, and forge it to the shape, contour, and thickness needed for the application. Fire suppression would be a vital safety measure. I believe this entire building is a manufacturing/production hall. Note the lack of doors large enough to get aircraft in, or out. Earlier you showed a conical structure you surmised may have been a coal chute, but it is in fact a dust collector, using cyclonic action to draw the dust/detritus from other parts of the plant into a central location for either disposal, or incineration.
After the Soviets left in 94, I can't believe the German government just left it there to rot. What a waste!!!!!
There's a lot of similar examples unfortunately
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The shear number of bases is the issue. The allies mostly took over old German bases, and the Germans had hundreds of them. It's not like the US where we have large military bases with whole divisions assigned - the Germans dispersed their forces. The exception was generally the air bases. When you consider the scale, many of these places had to be let go for cost reasons. At least the US did better with the turnover than the Soviets.
Great show tks for sharing😊
I was stationed in Germany from 92-95. Same thing happened with American bases. Over 100 bases were shutdown. It was a pretty big draw down and a CF thanks to billy-bob.
Hey hey folks
Looking on Google maps there is new tarmac access road coming off Pramsdorfa Str with very large passing places for heavy vehicles and soil has been excavated near control tower. So looks like someone has plans for some of it.
Thanks :)
The room with the hoods in it was a paint booth, solvents
Exactly correct!!! Well because I'm a........ painter and have worked with some very very nasty stripping agents and coatings.
54:40 you were wondering why they left so many things (even there are not so many at all) because they used to take everything back - well, before '89 they had a very rigid thinking, like any screw could reveal a military secret, but after '89 they started to realize that is more expensive to move back an office desk from Germany to Russia than buying a new one.
A sort of Kitchen block. Asoldier needs food also.
RED THING IS FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IT'S AN AIR FIELD 😮😊.
Did stafenburg fly from this airport with the briefcase that was intended to kill Hitler on July 20th?? If so this site needs to be protected as it has historical importance to teach the next generation
Yes and yes
Pull it down
Cool explore! I've read about this place, and seen a bunch of old photos, but until today hadn't seen anything modern.
Others pointed out the red fire suppression system, but when you see those maintenance pits keep an eye on the middle section. The Germans mounted large generators onto floating blocks of concrete (vibration suppression) and had a similar set up to get under the generator for maintenance. Talking very large generators here.
The underground bunker had a LOT of comms in it. It had to be command and control of some sort. The blocks in the first rack you came to were terminal blocks. Wires would be split out from the cable bundles and then jumpered to where they needed to go. There are different varieties of these, and they can still be found in use today. They aren't patch panels per se, but a close relative. Think of them as semi-permanent patches.
I'm surprised that more of that place hasn't been scrapped for metals honestly. It's sad to see decay taking over the place.
Have a great place for you is Mannheim there is a old lake that germans used to fool American in WW2.was used as Airfield
Shoot me an email with some more details :-)
A very nice lost place, where you get the old Photos from russian leaving the airfield?
Still a hint of airship about the place maybe the Graf iti ? Hehe.
Several questions not answered. Perhaps the bunker was C&C combined radar unit come listening post? Only thing I can think of that would require that much power.
1:12.33 Gloveboxes can have many uses. Just saying. ;)
Looks a bit like some of the earlier hangers I worked in
Love and Respect to my German Cousins, Hopefully We will Do Better This Time Around!!! I've Heard Somewhere That 3rd Times is The Luckiest!!!
Is there a link to and videos that the person you were with
Very cool place Brother. Seriously, you should marry that woman.
That's not our problem. Maybe not his either 😂😂😂
@@timoteiafanasie4894 I don't disagree with you. But I posted the exact same thing I would say face to face. It's hard enough in life to find a good woman who will tolerate the unusual. Even harder to find one that joins you.
Bet the Russians took as much as they could from this site
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Nothing better than walking through an abandoned building with a pretty girl.
wow Tino that looks like prime real-estate lets get an Acre !