exploring an abandoned test facility hidden in the woods WE FOUND GRENADES part one скачать в хорошем качестве

exploring an abandoned test facility hidden in the woods WE FOUND GRENADES part one

#urbanexploring #abandoned #abandonedplaces #abandonedfactory #urbex #forgottenplaces #ww2 #RAF #testfacility #hiddenhistory RAF Honiley is a former RAF base that was first operational in 1940 when it was on a target dossier of the German Luftwaffe. Inside we found grenades smoke bombs along with remnants of other explosive devices even labs and wind tunnels The station closed in March 1958, and after being used as a motor vehicle test track, it was subject to planning permission from the Prodrive Formula One team for development of their Fulcrum test and development facility however this was cancelled. From September 2014 the site has been used by Jaguar Land Rover for heritage driving experiences with the location being known as Fen End. Originally called Ramsey, it was renamed RAF Honiley in August 1941, and used by a variety of squadrons defending the Midlands during the Second World War. Some of the squadrons based here were No. 135 Squadron RAF arrived from RAF Baginton on 4 September 1941 flying the Hurricane IIA before embarking for the far east on 10 November 1941 arriving at Zayatkwin. No. 257 Squadron RAF started using the airfield from 7 November 1941 before this the squadron was at RAF Coltishall. The squadron flying both the Hawker Hurricane I/IIA/IIB/IIC and the Spitfire VB until 6 June 1942 when the squadron moved to RAF High Ercall. July 1944 to August 1946 – ground units transferred to 26 Signals Group, RAF Bomber Command. Renamed Signals Flying Unit RAF in July 1944, testing new radio equipment. Moved to RAF Watton in August 1946. No. 605 "County of Warwick" Squadron AAF (renamed to RAuxAF) came from B.80 Volkel on 10 May 1946 flying the Mosquito NF.30 and de Havilland Vampire F.1/FB.5 until 10 March 1957 when the squadron was disbanded. August 1946 to March 1957 – 1833 Naval Air Squadron Royal Naval Reserve with de Havilland Sea Vampires then Supermarine Attackers. From April 1957, the station was placed on Care and Maintenance until closure. The airfield had 15 hangars; three Bellmans and 12 Blister hangars. There was also a cinema and technical workshops. After being taken over by LucasVarity for vehicle testing, residents have included Prodrive, Marcos and TRW. In addition to their existing automotive consultancy business, which was based at the site from 2001, in March 2006 motor racing company Prodrive announced its intent to build a £200 million, 200-acre (0.8 km2) motorsport facility called The Fulcrum. Prodrive's statement in the planning application for the facility – which could house as many as 1,000 staff – boasted of "a motorsport complex which could eventually house Prodrive's new British Prodrive F1 team", further cementing Managing Director David Richards' intention to return to F1 in 2008. As of 3 August 2006, Prodrive won the support of the Warwick District Council planning committee for development of The Fulcrum. The permission covered a highly advanced engineering research and development campus, a conference facility called the Catalyst Centre and new access road, a roundabout, infrastructure, parking and landscaping. The plans still had to be presented and agreed by the British government's Department for Communities and Local Government, and there was local opposition via the Fulcrum Prodrive Action Group (FPAG) to protect the rural nature of the community and the safety of the people that live within it. However, following rule changes banning so-called 'customer' cars from competing in F1, and legal proceedings undertaken by existing F1 manufacturer teams, Prodrive's F1 plans were shelved indefinitely. Since the sale of the site to Jaguar Land Rover in 2014, Prodrive's business remains based at their Banbury headquarters. Present day In 2011, the disused administrative building on the site was used as a set by the metalcore band Oceans Ate Alaska in the music video for their debut single Clocks. The site was purchased by Jaguar Land Rover in 2014 who moved their Heritage Driving Experience operations to it from their Gaydon facility based at the former RAF Gaydon. It currently (as of December 2017) also houses their press car operations, as well as part of their Special Vehicle Operations division. Come and join us as we venture inside to see what remains. exploring with me today is @Exploringwithmike744 @AdventuresWithJoshUK @ExploringwithRachy @cracked_kingdom on instagram don’t forget if you enjoy my content and want to keep up to date with new content that comes out then do hit the like and subscribe buttons. also why not support my channel even more by signing up to my patreon patreon.com/urbexingwithshaun for only £1.00 a month where you can get early access to new videos purchase rise against and face it merch (t-shirts and hoodies come in all sizes and in either black or white) purchase posters of the places I have explored purchase stickers and you will get your name on the ending credits of every new video.