Mission to an Abandoned Military Aircraft Graveyard 

Can it be dropd too?

@@Circle912 they can be dropped if empty or in (merge for dogfight) but they are not dangerous depending on the situation

@@Circle912 when empty or jettisoned in case of an emergency

Just FYI, there was an American pilot in Vietnam, flying an F-4 if memory serves, who pickled off his external tanks going into a dogfight after being jumped by North Vietnamese MiGs, and actually hit one of them, taking it out of the fight. I don't remember many of the details, but it's a helluva story. It was a successful mission kill with an improvised weapon. If I remember correctly, the North Vietnamese pilot tried to limp it home and ultimately was forced to eject not long after. A lot of US pilots used similar tactics, though I only know of that one case where it actually scored a kill. They've also been used upon occasion as improvised CAS weapons, with mixed success. At one time it was standard practice to drop them if you had to dogfight, since they do add both weight and drag, decreasing maneuverability and energy retention. Energy in the context of momentum, putting it into laymen's terms. Energy is Life, in a dogfight. Even with powerful engine and high thrust-to-weight ratio, you never want to lose all of your energy in a dogfight, because it leaves you vulnerable and unable to maneuver. So external tanks were frequently dropped prior to a dogfight or bombing run. It's generally less of an issue on modern warplanes, especially with conformal external tanks blended into the airframe, most of which can only be removed by ground crew.

@@Circle912 yes

Yep, and it doesn't look like a model or mock-up, you wouldn't put a functioning cupola on a model. And guns on it doesn't look like fakes at all.

Nato codename: Shilka

Ok nerds

It's nice to read a professional: the comment is short and to the point. Krypto Kharma, , do not take it personally, further for those far from the topic. For those who are not in the subject, there is only one small clarification: traditionally, the caliber of rifled artillery (as well as small arms) in Russia is measured by the fields of the barrel rifling, and not by the bottom of the rifling. This figure is indicated in the reference literature, army documents and et cetera. The true diameter of the projectile (or bullet) is important only for ammunition manufacturers and designers. Yes, of course it is bigger, but it is not remembered when describing the caliber of the gun, also by tradition. Therefore, "23 mm" and without any "approaches an inch". And another nuance: in the designation ZSU-23-4, the number 4 indicates the number of barrels of the artillery system. So it was, for example, ZSU-57-2, which had two barrels of 57 mm. Just the Soviet system of designations, pure nomenclature.

@@sebastiaanachternaam2450, I'm sorry, you named this car correctly, but you made a mistake in the details: "Shilka" is not the name of the ZSU-23-4 in NATO terminology, it is its designation according to the Soviet nomenclature. There is such a feature in Russia: not to give formidable "animal" names to samples of military equipment. The Shilka is a river in Siberia, a tributary of the Amur. There were also "Argun", "Amur" - this is from the "river" names that I remember. There are "flower" - "Cornflower", "Acacia", "Tulip", "Carnation" and so on. Geometric theme - "Cube", "Circle", "Square". Even the heroes of animated films - "Pinocchio", "Cheburashka". Yes, there are many more examples, we are such jokers.

Can you explain more on how the engines were used in decontamination? My mind is thinking giant freaking fan, but would love clarity on that. It sounds fascinating. I love the idea of repurposing old equipment into something else!

Theres an abandoned Dassault Mystere at Andrewsfield, Essex... only reason i knew what they were when i saw them. Very similar markings too.

Indeed, it is still used for explosive testing. I have carried out work around that area several times. Now and again you can hear explosions coming from the base. I haven’t been in the base itself but from speaking to the locals in the nearby village. They explained the base is used for various explosive testing and not just for the military.

I'm sure this stuff can be sold for a lot of money, obviously it is not as easy as it sounds but still

@@joeiacobacci6978 Yeah, theyre still government property, even though theyre abandoned. If you rock up and take them you could be arrested.

@@ryangoslingIRL kind of stupid as many military forces do this but they could make a substantial amount of money if they just disarmed and sold them. Many people I know would love to restore these despite the high upkeep fighter jets tend to come with.

Thank you for serving

@@sirheinzbeenz3477 Often, at the end of their “second “ service, they will be offered for sale or as a donation to established groups and museums

don't forget the Self Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun ZSU 23-4 Shilka. Nice too

The colour of the Hind makes me think that it was in use by the Polish despite the lack of markings.

You were obviously in the raf ?

They also have a working SAM-8 launcher located on the base, which is used for Tactical Weopons Training exercises and a Iraqis Scud missile launcher. Great video

@@andrewhirst1653 It is also a training ground for RAF regiment and special forces too , The containers are a mock air traffic control tower . Its a bit concerning they were not picked up by the base security as that is one of the most sensitive bases in the uk .

yip, easy to ID really

@@chrisg1234fly Theyre easy to ID with people with interest in aviation/military history. But for an average joe like these two they may appear to be AAM, AGM and ASMs.

@@ryangoslingIRL Well to that point, it's silly to speak on a subject which you know nothing about, in a video with over 600k views now lol

@@ryangoslingIRL yeah but they could identify these rather unique aircraft and their country of origin even knowing the su22 was flying under the ddr

@@Its_Me_Romano I mean yeah, they had east german markings, not to mention the fact that most people who lived during the cold war can identify a plane from that era. What im talking about is not everyone knows that planes could use external fuel tanks, and may assume they are bombs, missiles, etc.

Hi Ca i live in Johannesburg i would love to know were about they are maybe it would nice to go have a look

I envy you

@@Itseugza This was 1984 around the Wadeville area, just off Osborn Road, i doubt very much that it`s there now, but some research may yield a few answers, from what I remember it was near the old Scaw Metal smelter facility, near what is now Dinwiddie, I lived on a little estate called Summer Villages that was located in the middle of a cabbage farm just off Rondbult Road that travels from Van Dyk Park to Alberton, Dodgson Street, maybe Google map it from there and see what comes up...I hope this helps, if it does, please let me know... : )

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Thank you mate, more of that sort of thing will be showcased in the future

We're glad you enjoyed it so much. Hopefully, we will keep up the video performance levels this Summer :)

Commonly called ''Shilka''

Is it possible they got it from covert operation?

@@arganelichens1713 no there would have been no need to steal one the East German Army had hundreds of them and they would have been removed from service between 1989 and 1991 as the equipment was stored and sold off to other 3ed world countries.

calm down rambo

@@discobriscoe5880 😂🤣🤣🤣

Thank you for the correction

And it is not a mock-up, it looks to be the real deal.

@@Urbandoned Watch the movie 'Flight of the Intruder' and you'll see one shooting down an aircraft.

@@WOTArtyNoobs a real one?

@@kyleborboranmain8295 I suspect it was a real Shilka in the movie. They needed it to move about and it sure looked like the real thing.

Thank you, we will totally include more behind the scenes in the future. A lot of these items belong in a museum for sure. Our pictures did come out well but I think it would have been hard for them not to - the place was very photogenic!

Thank you good sir! I've been trying to find this on maps for a good 40 minutes (for shits and giggles, I'm US based) and you assisted GREATLY!

Yeah that ZSU 23-4 Shilka looks real to me.

Is there any chance you privately message me the location plz mate as I do abit of exploring myself

Could u send me the location privately or publicly I used to do exploring but stopped due to not feeling it anymore however this makes me want to go back to it!

It is so isolated that there is way too much ground for a security team to cover. Thank you for the support though, it truly means a great deal to us

most training areas in the UK are open to the public as public land. many strange moments of laying in ambush during training and a jogger going past

@@Urbandoned This is not true. Another youtuber got arrested on this very same site, he posted a pic of himself in the cockpit of one of the aircraft. THey are quite fed up with youtube urbexers ilegally coming on what is an extremely dangerous property. Its active MoD land so its not just slap on the wrist you've been a naughty boy trespassing if you are caught, its serious trouble. Its location is not a big secret either, its RAF Spadeadam, you'll find many videos on it on here, most with permission. But I would advise anyone watching this video not to trespass on this property. I grew up near by so know it well. I appreciate you don't vandalize anything, you are respectful of the places you explore, and I do enjoy your channel, but you guys need to be very careful in places like this, unless of course in reality you got permission to film and want to create the illusion of trespassing because who needs a black car arriving outside their house for the sake of a youtube video? You must know this place is still a very active firing and electronic warfare range and those planes and the airstrip are certainly not abandoned, its a mock up airfield and the planes are part of it for low flying electronic 'practice'.Just be happy a Eurofighter didn't pass over you at 50 ft while you were there :) It is also the only current UK location where NATO strike fighters and bombers can actually discharge live ammunition i.e real freaking bombs and missiles !!!!

Where is this place please?

Appreciate it mate

Appreciate it matey, means a lot

Sadly a lot of the ex Brit locations in Germany are under modern concrete.

I agree but because it’s Russian it is not going to happened unfortunately

@@gpscrapper7028 why ?

In Afghanistan they restore them . They have a lot of part there .

that hind came into the UK in 1993, i know because it used to be in a shed right next to where i live, it also came with 2 other hinds and a host full of other soviet aircraft which are still in sheds.

Ironically, the ones in Red Dawn weren't Mil Hind helicopters, they were HEAVILY modified Puma helicopters, with front cabins fabricated to replicate the Hind A (the first version flown).

Hi I'm gonna be so thankful if you can send me the location . Lovely place for pictures 😁📷📷📸

You’re correct. It is known as Colinsky airfield, obviously never been active. It is still used to replicate an enemy airfield so that various types of training serials can be conducted, anything from Fighter ground attack to dismounted ground based missions.

Ha! I'll write in English... I live in Germany too. My Grandfather had to flee to Argentina befor Adolf took control.... And, surprisingly, your comment has only 8-9 likes.... Well, let me make you notice, you are not the only one thinking that way.... But so are our brothers, they love killing, and war, and war machinery that cost so much, no one talks about..... Sad but true.... Bleib gesund!!

@@horsthinze4048 Danke! Du auch!

You'll see one in operation in the movie 'Flight of the Intruder'.

Thanks for typing that, was about to do the same but you handled it for me,

There's a few videos of them being used by the Syrian Army during the recent civil war, plus lots of T-72 action. Tanks in Space is probably the best Go Pro channel.

Hopefully it was a good difference, glad you liked it :)

Were you near RAF Newton?

Former East German I guess.

@@nightbird7075 yea

Where is it pls i love abandoned places like that

@@ArsxnT Hawarden airport in North Wales. There's loads of ex soviet planes there too, it's not an abandoned airport though, quite the opposite. All airbus wings are made there and it's where the Belugas come and go from.

Haha, that's much appreciated pal. Need to meet up again, soon

Attenborough WAS good but he then became a green lefty seriously corrupt loony narating videos about climate change with falling ice from other places hundreds of miles away. The Black Bstard Corruption outfit WERE good but the rot is well overdue for the crematorium. These guys are on the way up, dont thwart their progress while they have something good to offer. To be fair, I suppose your comment is right. The bbc DO need to employ such talent but the bbc would instantly destroy that talent so the guys should look down on the globalist NWO directed bbc and laugh at them.

where migs?

@@mitri5389 The Su 22 and MiG 21 look pretty similar

the memories :) .....

Will do!

True though no matter how an English person pronounces a french word - even if it’s perfect will be called wrong by the french 😂

Thanks for letting us know