Ladies, gents and teddy bears… we hope you enjoyed this video. It must be so heart breaking for families and friends of these brave men. To count the aircraft out and have a less number on the return… Please remember to take care if you are visiting this site. If you need an extra helpful clue, the crash site is almost level with the end of Black-a-tor Copse. Are you planning to visit the site? What did you think of our video? Let us know in the comments… The Ted Coningsby channel “stream the present and remember our past”
I have camped almost opposite this crash site many times, yet I didn't know about it until now. Having tracked all the crash sites on The Black Mountain, Carmarthen, and elsewhere, I am surprised I didn't know about this one. They are very affecting I find. The RCAF Wellington site on the southern dip slopes of Black Mountain, yet quite near the top pf a minor summit, has a modest plaque, left to commemorate the one and only visit by one of the crews' relatives. It must be almost incredible, to stand amidst the wreckage where a husband/father/sibling and so on died. They must imagine their relative's blood, and worse, scattered about the place, like the metal strewn all over. I guess one small comfort must be knowing that no one suffered for long, the impact obviously terrific. Thanks for this wee film; I no longer live anywhere near this place, but one day, when visiting the SW, I will seek it out. Cheers, and keep up all your much appreciated efforts (-:)~
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit this site and honour that brave US Navy crew Nikos. I watched in Silence and very much appreciated the quiet during the filming of the wreckage. You, Sir, are a truly class act showing here a more tender and considerate side to your character from the excitement and noise of a Quick Climb Friday. Ted Conningsby members salute you and Ted 🫡
Thank you for going to this crash site. A place I can never get too as leg disabled and need a Disabled Mobility Scooter. A very moving film. I was surprised as to how much of the wreckage is still on the moor. We remember them.
Thank you Teddi for doing this tribute. For when my uncle flew the planes for the Air Force I just imagine how happy he was doing it but when a one of our planes go down we all get effected for they worked for our country. RIP for those who lost their lives who flew fought for their country including the USA. We'll never forget. Ty again Teddi 😢🌹👍
Thanks very much. When you see a number of planes depart and not have the same number return must be a very deep feeling of loss. They fought for freedom, our freedom 🩵🇺🇸
A somber journey that I am glad you shared with us. A big salute to these men, for their service, and their dedication. The blowing wind in the video is fitting…I’m glad you didn’t edit that out.
This story and well explained infromation Nikos of how to get to the B24 Liberator crash site on Dartmoor is a fitting tribute to those airmen lost, never forget.
Outstanding job Nikos 👏🏻 What a terrific commemoration to honour the fallen. I love the map reading instructions with coordinates at the start too. Ted’s little legs must’ve taken a while to climb all that way across Dartmoor and up the steep climb to the memorial stone. Thank you!
Thank you so much Bex. Nikos is very good with maps and compass reading. We got there safely and it was a little bit challenging at times. The terrain can be very harsh at times and some judgment with care needs to be taken at all times. Yes, their one step is 20 for me.
That was very moving thanks Nikos and Ted for showing how to get to where the crash site is what a shame that is all the is left but it is very peaceful. What a lovely day. Lots of love to you all, Nikos, Ted, Claire Bear and Kimberley hope you had a lovely holiday.
Thanks for posting this Nikos and Ted. Very poignant and atmospheric. I'm amazed there is still parts of the aircraft still there, slowly becoming one with the earth. I'm glad Ted was able to make it up to the memorial stone. The map reading instructions were a good idea also. Dartmoor is an easy place to get lost in if you are not familiar with it.
Oii Oii Anne, Nikos is very good with Dartmoor and is very familiar with it and it’s harsh weather system. It is an easy place to get lost. Thank you very much for your kind words
Incredible, well done and thank you for bring this to your audience, having been to this crash site and others it’s always a strange sense and feeling but important not to forget the sacrifices made that so many take for granted. All the best 👍💪
@@TedConingsby amen to that, I do a lot for help for heroes, the wings appeal and the poppy appeal so what you’ve done here means a lot. All the best 👍💪
Nice work and thank you Nikos. We have our own memorial in Freckleton (adjoined to Warton) where a B-24 Liberator crashed onto a school in Freckleton in August 1944 during a test flight out of Warton. All three crew and 58 people on the ground, including 38 children, were killed. It is still remembered every year.
Well done Ted & Nikos. Both beautifully and respectfully done, wonderful video. After a long day at work, to come home and see this, very poignant and puts things into perspective. Those brave 10 souls who gave their lives. Lest we forget
Thanks for the history Nikos Ted and Claire there was a Lancaster went down near where I live and has a RAF memorial in place in Old Edlington near Doncaster I'd love to know more about it but google don't give much history to it
I've visited a Douglas A-26 Invader crash site in Sorn which is fairly local to where I live in Ayrshire. A full rubber tyre still exists there as if it were made yesterday.😑
I used to live in Plymouth and went all over Dartmoor as a kid and did my bronze silver and gold D of E and now live near Dunkerswell , did you visit Yelverton and its old airbase now grassland other than the bomb shelters.
Nikos’ fave holiday destination is Dartmoor and of course, you’ll see that tomorrow video is our Lost Airfield episode 3 which is RAF Harrowbeer, in Yelverton
Pretty typical of the conservationists. I dont see them out with picks and shovels digging up all the massive shells that battleships fired onto Dartmoor from Plymouth Sound. That must have been some sight for the villages en route.
