I was born in RAFH Wegberg. Lived in the area for 4 years and then moved back in the early 2000s during my teens. It was the best time to be alive. Great friends. Great experiences. I worked on JHQ until the Summer of 2013, the vast majority of DELs got laid off and the civvies & soldiers were in the middle of moving to Bielefeld. I miss JHQ and BFG dearly.
There will always be countless “what a waste” comments for obvious reasons. An amazing site, enjoyed during a moment in time for those lucky enough to experience it - far more than any posting. However, seeing nature regain it’s territory once more is no bad thing in my eyes - we loaned it & she is is slowly reminding us that we are tenants for a short while.
I ended NS there in 1955/56 and it really makes me weep watching the video. Having previously been in 100 yr old Crimean barracks in Aldershot with zero facilities it was like a dream, We were told on arrival that the intention was that when we were finished with the place it would be used as a hospital by the German govt, I think by letting it go and rot they are trying to tell us something.
I was assigned to Support Bn ARRC 2005 - 2007 Sgt RLC Chef, best times. Such a shame that UK forces left Germany, lost our foot hold in a great country.
@@EZURBEX it was, plus I was a driver so went all over, great people great times, & some fun times, I am 59 now but was great seeing it all again, so thankyou. 😍
Can you fill me in with any of the history of the this place. I live in the area and wanted to go check it out maybe make a short documentry video. Is the whole place abandoned would I be allowed in or is it closed off to public? Thanks
Das beste war im Hauptquartier wurde viel gefeiert , mit anschließendem Feuerwerk 🎆 das konnten wir immer oben vom Badezimmer Fenster aus beobachten . Wenn hoher Besuch anstand , die Queen Priñz Charls und Prinzessin Anne war da richtig was los. Schade das es das nicht mehr gibt.
@@EZURBEX It was fantastic. The camp had everything, shops, swimming pool, cinema, schools, night clubs. And totally open to local Germans too. Went secured up in the late 1990s due to IRA threats.
@@EZURBEX I was 17 at the time but usually managed to blag my way into the Junior Ranks Club although I can't remember its precise location. There was also a sort of youth club with live bands to the south west of the Big House. There were also various officers' messes which I believe were separated between Army and RAF personnel.
So sad to see. What a waste. I lived there in the late 60’s early 70’s. My first son was born at Wegburg Hospital. They were great times pubs, clubs, parties and work of course.
If only it had been moth balled it could have provided a safe haven for some of the Ukranian refugees. It doesn't look like the planned demolition of the south west area had started when this was filmed. I loved living there in the 70s.
I'm pretty sure they are demolishing parts because of asbestos being used in most of the houses. They also aren't up to safety standards and such. At least from what I heard. I'm pretty sure that's why no refugees are being housed there, or that it wasn't being taken care of in the first place. Nonetheless such a shame..
@@EZURBEX I think you're right about the housing standards. I could be wrong but the only place I can think there was asbestos was in Wegberg and also some of the garage roofs in JHQ. For sure the houses would have at least been a good temporary option for the victims of Putin's war. Thank you for sharing the videos by the way - it is really appreciated. If you are filming with your drone again it would be great to see Uxbridge Way, St George's School and the SW part before it disappears forever.
I was there yesterday 19th sep, the demo still hasn't started and queens avenue is completely destroyed you can't even get near the checkpoints anymore due to the road falling appart
@@NekoCentral Thanks for the update even though it is difficult to hear. I know that one day Google earth will be showing photos of rubble piles. How come you were there - work or 'exploring'?
