Stealth Camping At RAF Coningsby

[@ethanwhitehead6964]

Also the Aircraft that took off first was the Typhoon display teams new livery “Blackjack” and the display pilot was in it that day, Flt L Adam “paddy” O’hare the current display pliot if you go their again more than likely you will see him display over base which is 4x louder than the usual departures, unless it’s a performance take off (go vertical after take off)

[@jeffkeith637]

Absolutely my lucky day. Im here from Oz, about to tour in a rental. Driving from York to Ipswich and desperate to see the BBMF. Now I know about the hotspot and the hangar tour. I’m also using your vids about the Peak District as a guide on my travels there. Thanks very much.

[@CharliePauly]

That makes me so happy to hear. Thanks mate! Have a great trip!

[@babycheese8106]

hey! I'm from Coningsby, I would check out a village/small town called woodhall Spa nearby, lots of history there, the petwood Hotel, where the 617 sqdn lived and drank is a must to see!

[@OldhamSteve52]

This was my last RAF camp in 1996. Time seems to fly as you get older and look back on the old days in uniform.

[@CharliePauly]

Glad I could roll back a few memories for you!

[@zactempleman976]

I live in Lincoln and know quite a bit about RAF Coningsby. I don’t know if you’ve been told this but it is 1 of 2 RAF QRA stations or quick reaction alert bases used to defend British airspace from any unauthorised aircraft entering our airspace or if an aircraft is not responding. The jets are eurofighter typhoons. Love the video

[@colinfox2516]

Love the vlogs so natural. With the instant coffee. Make as normal then pour it through a strainer to catch any foreign bits.

[@nicholasdavis657]

Great video! So nice to see the old planes still being preserved. As my grandfather flew in the Battle of Britain, I found that quite moving. Makes you think about what they went through.

[@CharliePauly]

100% we originally just went to see ‘some planes’ but it’s an eye opener when you actually think about it!

[@RedStickLouisiana]

The Free World owes a lot to the men of the RAF who fought the Battle of Britain. 'Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few' - W. Churchill. Great video, thanks.

[@ANZACS100]

The Battle of Britain was minuscule in comparison to Russia and Chinas efforts in WWII

[@RedStickLouisiana]

@@ANZACS100 Argue with Winston Churchill, not me.

[@RedStickLouisiana]

@@ANZACS100 Read your own statement and try to put it all together.

[@theburningbridges]

You reminded me that I must go to that museum as it is one on my bucket list

[@jessicawhatmore4906]

Moved here a few months ago, although this is the main area to park up there is a spot where you can have them fly right above you, there's a main road that is under their flight path between 2 train track stop signs you can't park you car their but its cool to watch them fly over you (I havnt stood their so locals may say not to but we've sat in the car waiting for the signs and my daughter loved it)

[@BerticusdanUK]

Loved that you guys learned some history too! 👏

[@bongy36]

Fab vlog. We are at Coningsby lots, my daughter is obsessed with the Typhoons. Gives you goosebumps!

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed the park up! cheers for the shout out! -Alex

[@CharliePauly]

Legend!

[@LorraineG123]

Wow, I loved it,thank you for sharing this impromptu night away. It was fantastic to see,a hidden gem ye found. Hope you feel better soon Lauren. Nice meal ye had, good and healthy. Love to see more impromptu camp outs.

[@phoebekift5440]

The most amazing place in the country to live, 5 minutes from this amazing base

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Awesome vlog. Wow how close. Have a fab week.

[@Bel-ej9go]

Just love your guys spontaneity . Those noodles looked gorgeous. Hope your cold gets better Lauren. X

[@oreoandcreamcracker1473]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for his video since I saw that you were there on Instagram I can’t wait to watch! 🙌

[@pooket2002]

Not one second off your videos is ever boring stop apologising. this idea was very thought full well done loved it

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks mate that’s awesome to hear!

[@joannhernandez9884]

Wow!! Top Gun!! Very impressive! I really love this video!! 🥰🥰

[@panicaudiodubz6741]

Lovely video, one a year i drive up to RAF Coningsby and then down to RAF Lakenheath, what you would have seen on the day flying would have more than likely been 29th squadron, typhoon training planes along with Black Jack the display plane

[@Hesston4860s]

It’s not really a spotters car park, it’s just what was left over from our compound when the base was refurbished in the mid 90’s

[@dawndietz4654]

Super cool! Always fun to watch your latest adventures

[@forsdykemontague1017]

I was stationed at Coningsby when I served in the RAF. There is quite a lot to do in the area!

[@marktodd5646]

Woodhall Spa up the road, Peckwood Hotel, headquarters of Barns Wallace, the damb busters. Nice part of the country

[@samb5796]

Tattershall castle is gorgeous on a clear day you can see Boston stump. It’s a church in Boston. Soooo jealous u guys got to see the lanc I grew up sat in school watchin it out the window at what was gartree gm school. Xx now a member of Lincolnshire Lancaster association 🎉🎉 xx

[@Jay_570]

You guys should definitely book a guided tour they are so cool

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks!

[@HMStrainspotter]

The aircraft with the Union Jack on it is the typhoon display team jet called blackjack

[@BohemianBeatster]

Love following you two on all your adventures. The planes were incredible. I am a big WW2 history nut and I have to tell, if you already did know. You got to see some of the top of the line aircraft. Did you know early on in the war, the US was sending you guys some of our small fighter planes. When you got our planes, you took the engines out and replace them with Rolls Royce engines.

[@CharliePauly]

Haha that’s a great bit of knowledge!

[@jeffkeith637]

Actually the Brits bought a fighter the US didn’t want. Took out the Packard engine, put in the Rolls Royce Merlin and the vastly improved result was called “Mustang”. The USAAF soon learnt their mistake ...

[@BohemianBeatster]

@@jeffkeith637 It was all part of FDR Lend/Lease program to help the British with the war.

[@mickblower9742]

You don’t have to stealth camp at Coningsby -you can stay on the viewing area no hassle,just be sensible where you park-its called wild camping

[@coops1964golf]

i live close to raf coningsby....never tire of the planes (old and new) flying overhead.......true story about new york the village you drove through,my sister lives there,my brother-in-law was cutting his front lawn when a car pulled up an american guy from the other new york who was spending some time in london had driven up especially just to see the other new york!!! you should have gone on a bit to the picturesque town of woodhall spa ,home to the famous dambusters

[@CharliePauly]

Haha that’s brilliant. The things we do as tourists! Maybe next time 👌🏼

[@Pugwash.]

Great video. I think I need to visit there! The Typhoons often fly circuits of The Wash and shoot ground targets. I live close enough to hear them from home.

[@UseYourNoodle]

I grew up here - not been back for 20 years. Great video 😀

[@wezie4402]

Was there last week

[@BoatTime]

Great video! Loved the planes, gotta nerd out sometimes right! 😏 Also, Lauren is very relatable with the tissue in the nose and eating crisps 😂

[@Abeyptfc]

nice one guys, great video!

[@samb5796]

It’s the bbmf. Great tour and lovely shop

[@CYZMIK]

Love a noisy fighter jet. Glad you enjoyed 🚀💕

[@adzrichardson]

I see you guys outside Home bargains in Peterborough a month or so ago but was to shy to say hi lol if you get hooked on jet noise raf lakenheath is also brilliant

[@CharliePauly]

Ahh no way! Next time just grab us haha. Legend thanks mate!

[@NorthernNarrowboaters]

Fab vlog. Charlie your positivity is infectious xx

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much!

[@marraaman]

Loved it👍👍👍👍👍

[@everydaylife2022]

Best couple on youtube , great to see you both x be safe

[@stevejones2764]

I absolutely loved this one! I was to an American museum similar in Pensacola Florida.

[@CharliePauly]

Cheers mate!

[@letsgosomewheretravels9476]

Great to meet you both in the spotters car park. Glad you enjoyed it. The sound is absolutely amazing isn’t it?? Shame more didn’t go up that day. Oops with the coffee jar. You should have popped over for some coffee. Safe travels. Yvonne and Kev

[@CharliePauly]

Haha true didn’t think about knocking for coffee! Such a cool spot we’ll definitely be back! 🙌🏼

[@rogermcd9918]

Great video guys, l love the old planes and the history, thanks for showing it xx

[@smallworksbigbiker]

Brilliant trip I need to get up there sometime love seeing fast jets

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Great one guys! Hope your feeling better Loza! X

[@chrisbenton3914]

Brilliant video love everything to do with the milerty

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks mate!

[@NorthernNarrowboaters]

Love how positive you are Charlie xx

[@CharliePauly]

Cheers guys that means a lot!

[@samb5796]

Typhoon. Also called euro fighter x. Best place ever

[@ethanwhitehead6964]

Great vid man, I’m a plane spotter and a photographer and have had some memories at Coninsby, you should definitely try to go to RAF Lakenheath, is a Usaf base and the pilots are a lot crazier their and do a lot cooler stuff in my opinion!!

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it! A few people have mentioned that now. Will add it to the list 🙌🏼

[@ethanwhitehead6964]

It’s an awesome place, well worth the day up there active hours on a week day are usually between 8-4pm they do fly later and earlier sometimes they are just rough time!

[@uniungaminghd693]

only just came across your channel, great video, gotta love RAF Coningsby and the Typhoons, hope you two had a great time :)

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much!

[@uniungaminghd693]

@@CharliePauly no problem :)

[@darrengoodale6854]

should have a look at east kirkby ,they also have a Lancaster and museum not far from there

[@CharliePauly]

Niceee! Will check it out. Thanks

[@paule8174]

Fab vlog keeping meaning to there myself you 2 are stars thanks for sharing!!

[@elaineheslip3647]

Brilliant as always......Martin....

[@nfj72]

RAF typhoons tracking Russian planes

[@nighthowler9269]

12:40 that ain’t no misslie that’s a “grand slam” bunker busting Bomb

[@tomhaskett5161]

Nice video. I was walking along the river from Tattershall to Coningsby on 2 June, and the Lancaster flew overhead me at a few hundred feet, wheels down. Pethaps on the downwind leg of a landing approach? An unexpected treat.

[@CharliePauly]

Wow bet that was a cool experience!

[@tomhaskett5161]

@@CharliePauly it certainly was! Because the river passed open fields at that point, and I don't normally get such a clear view.

[@samb5796]

Woooo hooooo. How brilliant u were at coningsby Did u see the lanc ?? I lived there a lot growing up as my dad was raf. U guys are so cool.

[@casparthomas4775]

Go to riat air show you can camp up there and Watch the show from the campsite

[@davidbramley6730]

Hi Guys. If still around the area visit East Kirby Aviation centre. Just down the road. Amazing place. Regards Dave

[@garrystacey7018]

Interesting video thank for sharing 👍

[@cav4086]

There is a yellow taxi at the pub in New York ;)

[@Campingthesuburbs]

Awesome work! Really enjoyed watching your video 👍

[@bigdoguk7773]

Respect the Patrick knowledge

[@carolethurlow9550]

Loved the vlog. The planes give me goosebumps. We live where a lot of planes fly over the Wash . 🐱 X

[@darrenm2736]

If you enjoyed that, you need to get yourself over to RAF Lakenheath. The Americans do it louder. And RAF Mildenhall is close to if you fancy some heavies.

[@NorthernAnt]

Loved this vlog!

[@SavorTheJourneyDave]

Super Awesomely Fascinating!!!!!!!! 🛬🛩️🛫✈️

[@CharliePauly]

Haha thanks 🙏🏼

[@Nukerrfr]

When the 2 fighter jets pulled up they were on alert because an unauthorized aircraft was in the airspace. This is called QRA Standing for Quick Reaction Alert

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks for the tip!

[@stephenrichardson8422]

Great and interesting vlog Charlie.. thanks for sharing it with us…

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks mate!

[@davefaker6026]

great vid as always guys x

[@chloecaddamy3668]

Hahaha this is wicked! I live right next to it, actually in New York hahah!! You 100% drove past my house to get there ✌️ when they fly over I can see underneath of the plane from my bedroom window and just relax in my garden during summer and enjoy the fly overs without having to travel, glad you enjoyed it ✈️

[@CharliePauly]

Whattt no way! That’s so sick. Give us a shout for the next garden party haha.

[@chloecaddamy3668]

@@CharliePauly Haha I will when the bbq is out!! Although it probably won’t be for a couple of years as I’m travelling! 🤣

[@johnthompson3253]

Just waiting for F1 to start and notification appeared👍🏻 just time cause I can’t wait😉

[@CharliePauly]

Haha cheers John!

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM I am a total flight geek so LOVED this!!! Conningsby is on my bucket list. If you ever come up to East Lothian, then the National Museum of Flight near Haddington is an excellent day out (it's got the last Concorde)... ta for taking the time to do this one! YAM xx

[@CharliePauly]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@Alivefrom45]

interesting stop there guys.

[@Loveadventures24]

You need to do raf Milldenhall camp ⛺️ site right on the edge of run way johns field the nook campsite all American air base

[@lindarich3317]

Brilliant video, more mini overnighters please

[@darrylgleave8276]

Eurofighter (typhoons) stationed there thats the noisy one ! lol And i would defo be looking to add it to my park up list

[@matthewcrook3204]

Also one of these wales aswell

[@adiehull]

OMG guys we live close to Coningsby! Such a cool spot! Nice that you went through the original New York too! You guys should visit RAF Scampton... home of the Red Arrows, just north of Lincoln. We often see them practicing 👍🏻 x

[@mikeh020011]

The Red Arrows will be based at RAF Waddington, between Lincoln and Sleaford as RAF Scampton is closing.

[@adiehull]

@@mikeh020011 yes when are they moving do you know?

[@mikeh020011]

@@adiehull I think they have relocated already as RAF Scampton is closing before the end of this year.

[@adiehull]

@@mikeh020011 I drive past RAF Waddington most days, I'll pull over and have a look!

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

That "very flat saucepan" is called a frying pan ! 🤣😂

[@carolineroutledge7977]

OMG I saw you guys parked up. I drove passed you on the way to work....RAF Coningsby 🚀 not missiles but fuel tanks. That noise is 'the sound of freedom'

[@CharliePauly]

Ahh no way! Haha small world!

[@peskyparttimers8239]

Thought you'd have gone Ostler's Wood down the road and had a night in the creepy haunted woods on the old RAF woodhall spa base! home of wartime 617 sqdn. Proper Blair witch in there!

[@BigKat62]

Crackin informative video, might turn me into a plane spotter 😂

[@seanohalloran]

What a great vlog !! Nice one guys, more like this please. Maybe a summer tour of museums could be an idea for a series. Don’t forget the pencil museum in the Lake District

[@GymWorkz]

Come over here from wills channel to then find out after watching a load of your videos you live in the same town as us mad I'm gunna have to take the van down to connigsby did you have any issue with the over night stay there

[@CharliePauly]

Haha small world! Thanks so much mate. Nope they’re sound you can stay overnight no worries 🙌🏼

[@gailpz4764]

That was brilliant !

[@keithbland9200]

Nice one, enjoyed that

[@TechyBen]

Haha. I've had friends get stopped by a jeep of a couple of troops, from bird watching as they did not like cameras around that place. Lol.

[@CharliePauly]

Haha I understand why!

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

Hi guys. Loved the vlog. We love being up around there with all the air bases around. When we took the boat back to the cam be had the Lancaster fly over us in the Ouse just outside Ely at around 300ft. It was awesome!!!! Hey how you getting on with your nb engine? Miss seeing you guys!!😜😜😜👍👍

[@CharliePauly]

Wow that’s epic! No luck with the engine yet. Don’t really have time either at the minute but we’ll get there 😅

[@grahambarker8129]

epic as always mate 👍

[@KP_Details_]

Great vlog, the thing under the jet you thought was a bomb is actually a fuel tank 👍

[@alanandammakingnewmemories2950]

that was fantastic vlog loved it big history fan cheers Guys

[@debbiewynne8108]

Lest we forget 💜 Nice one Charlie, you must be the expert now 😁 Team S&V crisps all the way, bless Lauren, sending get well wishes x

[@melaniemorrison7855]

Great vlog, seems ages since you've been in your van...2 busy bees I think 😊 Have a great week xx

[@kimnicholls2384]

Hi guys Oh wow what a brilliant find. That must of been so noisy but amazing to watch. The hanger tour was also interesting Thank you Charlie for the lesson 😊 Very good 👍 Have a safe drive home Love Kim x x

[@danielorourke1614]

As a plane spotter this place i want to go :D

[@nighthowler9269]

10:20 Typhoon performance takeoff

[@Dstew57A]

Nothing like an unrestricted climb in a fighter first thing in the morning !

[@timhoward5549]

lauren enjoyed the History tour so well she wished she was back at work lol.

[@CharliePauly]

Haha about right!