The 'Introduce yourself' Thread

we found ways to get to the stuff not normally seen by the public

Are you saying that you didn`t have permission to access these areas? Please clarify the "ways" as our policies on unauthorsied access to sites make it very clear that such activity is not compatible with the ethos of our organisation and can severely harm our reputation by association.

I would draw your attention to the "sticky post" in our terms and conditions.
/community/showthread.php?100-Notice-regarding-quot-Urban-Exploration-quot

If the "ways" you describe are legitimate and lawful then please let us know a little more information without delay, as a number of members have raised concerns.

AiXAdmin

OK, so I'm a part of the Urban Exploration community.
In which case, I'll steer away from talking about some of the stuff we have done, "taking nothing but photographs, leaving nothing but footprints".

So I didn't read that post beforehand, my fault. I didn't realise the hobby would have been frowned upon on here.

But regarding Sculthorpe, if i knew WHO to contact, and how to go about asking them, i would, because some sources say the farmer will let you on there.

Saying that, I sent an email to the Defence Estate Access Team... hopefully I'll hear something back.

PNK;54450 wrote:

I can't add much to Sculthorpe othe than in 1973 it was all fence and a few tail fins in the distance. Still pass it occasionally on the way to my parents in Hunstanton but a soon as I say "oh look there is Sculthorpe airfield" the engine revs go up and my head embeds itself in the headrest as the wife floors it

Maybe your wife has a guilt about bombing Sculthorpe airfield from her Stuka with the button on the 'side' to drop the bomb.

My name is Harry Munro from Ayr in Scotland.

I was a dog-handler at RAF Scampton in the early 50s/late 60s. I watched the SSA being built on the station as our dog-section was at the far side of the airfield where the SSA was built. Occasionally we had to ride shotgun (minus dog!) on the towing vehicle when the weapons were being transferred between sites.

I visited the station last year during a reunion with some of my former colleagues. It was interesting to see the station now and to remember it as it was during our day. Needles to say, it did not not come up to the standards of the memories of a few old codgers!

Recently I have taken to restoring and repainting diecast ground vehicle models in RAF colours. I would like to build a model of one of these armament pantechnicon trailers to add to my collection. However, my memory of them is a bit fuzzy since I did not take too much notice of them at the time.

I have just discovered a thread running two years ago, in which Petertheeater referred to these trailers and gave information which indicated that he had knowledge of their construction and I wonder if he can give me any information about the description of the trailers to assist me in my endeavours. WJT also referred to photographs of one of the trailers for sale at Strubby. Does he still have access to the photographs?

Someone else questioned whether the prime mover was a Thornycroft Antar. These were very large, heavy duty vehicles and would probably not have been used for this purpose. See the attached photograph.

www.flickr.com/photos/panasonic-kei/4578934129/

I wonder if the prime mover was a Scammell Explorer Ballast Tractor? A small number of these were built for the RAF.

Hope someone can help.

Kind regards

Harry Munro

Sorry, my post should have read late 50s/early 60s

Harry our paths might have crossed I was there dec 67 til sept 73. The truck towing the bucket of sunshine trailer was a Leyland Hippo 6x4 10 ton. Did you know POP Collins and his son both doggie men when I was there Pop was an absolute gent his son considered everyone else in the RAF was his enemy not the Russians !!

See attached. You might remember these rigs were normally escorted by an Austin/Morris LD van that was actually a fire engine, Each Hippo carried water tanks in the back that provided fire fighting water for the convoys and doubled as brake ballast for the Hippos.

regards TED

Attached files

This image is hidden for guests.
Please log in or register to see it.

Hello everyone, hope your all ok, thanks for the brilliant web sites and forum.

Well, who am I? In short I am an ordinary guy who is interested in all our old airfields as well as lots of other things. My Grandfather was based at Marham in ww2 and his eventful war life can be seen for all at Elvington. My partner also has family interest with the RAF and ww2. I am also a drag racing fan and I am very interested in our airfields past present and any in the future that support my sport. But being a night worker I don't get a lot of time for my interests.

Why do I like old airfields?
They have strange powers all of their own, mixed energies and attractions. I only wish I could explain how but I am sure I am not the only one to experience what can be described by some as emotions! I know it is more than that and I am sure you will agree.

We live near an old airfield and when taking the dog for walks we sometimes go there late on in the evening. The feeling is very calm as one would expect and no way do we feel alone even though there is no one around! It is so easy to chill out there and the dog loves sitting down and sniffing the air!

If the powers that be should ever get rid of most of the old places they will be committing war crimes! In fact they would be insulting the very people who used to be there! Maybe they still are there!

I am no expert but I am hoping to contribute to the forum whenever I can, and thanks for letting me in.

Jon