RNAS Crail HMS Jackdaw Revisited

[@grahamhimmelhoch-mutton4938]

Thanks Graham, that's especially interesting to see. My father was stationed there (as an AM) in the autumn of 1940 with 814 Squadron, a short but significant part of the war for him, so it's really exciting to see, especially as so few WW2 RNAS sites have surivived in such condition as this one. Thank you.

[@GrahamInnes1]

Glad you enjoyed it. I will soon be posting some aerial shots taken with my drone. It will be on youtube. Graham

[@robunome2405]

I still have a relative who served here, 1943+

[@GrahamInnes1]

I bet they have some stories. You should let them see the pictures.

[@robunome2405]

@@GrahamInnes1 I sure will, & your drone footage. There was a train Stn. nearby in those days, that was used in & out of Lossiemouth. I can't remember what it was called, some funny sounding name. Obviously cut by Beechiing. Do hope they restore the control tower, as part of the proposed museum. Have you been to the York air museum? Another fine example, but perhaps not as good as Crail, HMS Jackdaw.

[@GrahamInnes1]

@@robunome2405 Yez been to Elvington some years back. Great museum. Should really go again soon. It is now much bigger.

[@maxwellfan55]

Amazing photos, would love to see more. Why so well preserved given their age?

[@GrahamInnes1]

Well preserved because of restricted access and remote location, ie not all the vandalism that other places have attracted. Such as RAF Upwood. They are not really preserved, just left to decay and crumble slowly. Shame, they should be preserved and have some lottery money thrown at them. Many less worthy causes have!

[@trevortrevortsr2]

I'm facinated by what must have once been a vital thriving place now derilict within a lifetime - soon to be lost for ever

[@GrahamInnes1]

You and me both, my friend! Check out my other videos on here. Lots of other abandoned stations.

[@trevortrevortsr2]

@@GrahamInnes1 I managed a peek into Rhydymwyn still under tight security - my great aunt worked there in WW2 - next week were off to RAF Bentwaters of UFO fame - I love to explore and have looked at several of your post with the view of future trips in my motorhome - Military bases have a kind of Art Deco look to them

[@GrahamInnes1]

@@trevortrevortsr2 Yes the permanent stations started before WW2 have fabulous architecture. Often referred to as "Neo Georgian". However, when the war started, austerity measures kicked in and Nissen and other temporary structure types were the norm.

[@trevortrevortsr2]

@@GrahamInnes1 I use to work in an repurposed RAF Sealand building in my teens - it was very solid built with polished wood floors - no fan of single glazed iron windows though !