Declassified: RAF Elvington's Tragic Wartime Past | Forces TV

Once home to the allied bomber crews, RAF Elvington is now the site of the Yorkshire Air Museum. During the Second World War, Elvington's control tower was the nerve centre of the base and today it remains part of the museum...
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[@exJacktar]

My Uncle was a Halifax pilot with RCAF 419 "Moose" Sqn. He fell on 14 May 43 over Dalen Holland on his 6th mission and is buried there with most of his crew. Thank you for showing some of the inside of Friday the 13th. It gives me some idea of what it looked like inside Uncle Walt's ship and l can only imagine the chaos in the dark as he fought for his crew in those final moments when the night fighter took them. Thank you also for keeping the memories of all who served in Bomber Command alive. Lest we forget.

[@morriganravenchild6613]

It is a tremendous disgrace that the men from Bomber Command have never received a campaign medal for their efforts and sacrifices. .

[@andygenner5360]

I went to the toilet in one of the old huts. As I was drying my hands I felt like someone was trying to get past me to exit the toilets. Out of the corner of my eye I felt like saw it was someone in blue overalls, I moved closer to the dryer and said sorry mate but when I looked again there was no-one there.

[@rickeymitchell8620]

It is wonderful that someone had the foresight to save this opportunity piece of history. The stories that be told are amazing. I hope the historical team ferrets out untold stories for a long time. The Halifax is gloriously restored and cared for. Thank you so much.

[@timhancock6626]

It's not quite that simple. There was no complete Halifax so Friday 13th is a composite, but completely valid reconstruction of a Halifax using as many Halifax parts as possible and making the rest from plans. I believe the wings are from a Hastings, but it's pretty well the same wing so its entirely valid. I take my hat off to the skill and dedication of those who rebuilt this aircraft. It really was a very ambitious project and has if anything, exceeded expectations. I did a handful of parachute descents at Elvington some years before the magnificent museum came into existence.

[@tonybaker55]

My first cousin, once removed, was in 77 Squadron, flying in a Halifax II ,HR841 as an Air Gunner. He was Canadian, but his parents came from Jersey CI. His aircraft was lost over Berlin on the 29th Jan 1944 after a collision with a night fighter. Three other aircraft were also lost that night. Three weeks later the squadron was taken off the bombing of Berlin, due to the very high casualty rate.

[@jamesbaum4523]

I visited Elvington in 2011 and upon trying the control tower door it would'nt pull open,all the museum buildings were open so I kept trying but the door would'nt budge,it was as if the door was being held shut from the inside,only after applying alot of force did the door finally open,I walked inside and was immediately struck by a strong feeling that I was being watched and should'nt be in there,it also felt icey cold and the whole atmosphere inside just felt 'off'.I was glad to get outside again but won't forget that day.

[@nigelcarter9503]

Great that you recorded the history.

[@jxjejsjtxfucu6065]

Fresh food....

[@davidsirett5560]

Very good museum I was there when David Jason opened the bomber exhibit.

[@welshy4638]

Love the communications/survival rations combo.

[@CammieGee]

Another great mini documentary, keep up the good work

[@kgs42]

Nice report.

[@jasonunwin5422]

Looks more roomier on the inside than a B-17 or B-24.

[@henryyuill1382]

UrbEx anyone?

[@TheGalwayFarmer]

ermmm the footage from 0:14 to 0:26 is actually from the film Memphis Belle

[@Bourne-jp3tm]

👏 👏 👏

[@richardgoode5314]

💖.

[@paralogregt]

Ferret is a bit out of context.