Hey Brent, great video, very well done. I was a Search and Rescue Technician posted to 103 Rescue Unit in Gander from 1989-1993. We hoisted into the crash site many times from the CH113 Labrador helicopter. I was good friends with RCAF ParaRescueman Steve Trent and Joe Courtier (both now deceased) who parachuted into the crash late in the day from 700ft above ground in very poor weather conditions. Both ParaRescueman were awarded the US Soldiers Medal for their bravery.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Thans Bill! Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing this wow! Thank you for your service
@KennethRrvikАй бұрын
Rest in peace, airmen - thank you for your service, and eternal blue skies for you.
@MonkeyFace544Ай бұрын
What a sad yet beautiful video. I knew nothing about this tragedy, thank you for this.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Thank you! This means a lot 😊
@maydayhomesteadАй бұрын
Most of exploring I’ve done was with my little brother. Sadly he passed at only 28, in 2021. It was something he would get SO into it, it was hard not to love it. I don’t much explore anymore (although we hike tons) because I have dependents who need me. But Watching your videos is a way I can still safely explore, with a “brother.” Thank you 🫶🏼
@beefeekeefeeАй бұрын
They were flying at 500 ft in order to see if they, along with the rest of their squadron, could fly into the US undetected to test the air defense system of that era. They thought they were out over the ocean but had been pushed north by a storm system. It was at night and they never saw the mountain. My father flew routine missions in this same area while a Navy pilot flying P2 Neptunes from Bangor, Maine to Iceland and then on to Malta from 1954 to 1958. They were actually trained to navigate by the stars to stay on course, but this crew was flying blind, under cloud cover from the same storm that blew them off course.
@JulieMelbergАй бұрын
What a tragedy. Thank you for doing a tribute.
@donnalothes7085Ай бұрын
Truly a very sad place. Thank you for hiking up that long trek.
@davidkendall161412 күн бұрын
It’s not that long of a trek. It is all uphill from the parking area. I did it, had 4 clogged arteries (unknown at the time), and had emergency open heart surgery two weeks later. Did it with my 68 year old brother who previously had a heart attack and has stents. So pretty sure that anybody who is reasonably fit can do it. 😂
@carolali8851Ай бұрын
The way that airplane tore apart is horrifying especially how the wreckage is spread over such a large area.That's the kind of place where I like to walk a little way into the bush and wonder if any other human has ever stood there before (weird, I know☺) I hope all 33 are resting in peace. That land is stunningly beautiful. Great video Brent.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Hey thank you!
@mr.whites5142Ай бұрын
Какое прекрасное видео. Но какаое ужасное, трагичекое событие. Очень жаль экипажи, обоих бортов. 33 человека не вернулись из вылета.😢 Я впал в печаль.
@davedawe2420Ай бұрын
Thank-you for doing this video, Brent. I am a retired teacher from Newfoundland, but I knew nothing of this crash until one of my former students did a research paper on it for my history course. I was fascinated by the story then, and I still am. It is all the more tragic because the search plane was also lost. Back in 1953 there was a huge American military presence here in Newfoundland: Argentia Naval Base, Fort Pepperell Army Base, and Harmon Air Force Base.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Hey Dave! Thanks for the message and sharing this. I get a lot of comments from people that live in Newfoundland and never heard of this tragic event. Would you ever hike there to see it?
@sandrabates7649Ай бұрын
Such a sad event. Thank you for showing this to us. Bringing back for just a moment in time a reminder of those who died.
@rudedog302Ай бұрын
I hope that they didn't feel a thing. That plane looked to have crashed in the direction you were walking. Great video. Where you found that J-47 jet engine the other one that was mounted next to it should be somewhere near by. There should be two other ones from the other wing. The two tires at 22:29 were the nose wheels (no brakes on the inside of the wheels). Green aluminum rectangle with the 4 small holes at the bottom is part of a crew seat 21:23. I would agree that what you thought was part of a gun mount is just that, there were two others earlier on back by the tail that looked identical to that mount. 22:47/24:00/24:15 That dark grey part you were looking at 16:27 looks like part of the accessory housing on the back of one of the 6 R-4360 P&W piston engines. The landing gear 20:50 was one of the main gear assemblies, but where is the rest of it, that gear was a 4 wheel boogie setup.
@get2dachoppa249Ай бұрын
As a longtime aircraft mechanic, your observations are very accurate.
@Sandjan90Ай бұрын
What a sad and tragic event. It seems so eerie to see all of the pieces of the plane just strewn all over the mountain. Thank you for taking us along. Stay safe out there!
@bsage5514Ай бұрын
Thank you Brent for the respectful way you did this explore. It must have been a very hard trek up to that remote site. The planes impact must have been horrendous for the plane to have been covering so much of the mountain. You are so aware of the memories of the event. Thank you Sooo much for filming this for your followers to see.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
You’re welcome! Glad you liked this one. It was an adventure for sure!
@johnbarton4023Ай бұрын
My Father was a Crew Chief on a B36 out of Roswell New Mexico. Highly appreciate the video.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Hey thanks John 🫡
@koolkar55Ай бұрын
On the night of 17 March 1953 RB-36H-25, 51-13721 departed the Canary Islands to test North American air defenses. Change in weather conditions drove the aircraft off course, and early in the morning on 18 March the aircraft collided with a mountain on the west side of Trinity Bay (48.184352°N 53.664271°W) just north of Burgoyne's Cove, Newfoundland, Canada. All 23 crew, including Brigadier General Richard Ellsworth, were killed.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Yes, I did a video there as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2ivZoeKhrqnnposi=MUxF4H8h3V10_bKd
@jeffwoods9816Ай бұрын
I live just outside of Rapid City, SD, USA. This aircraft was assigned to the Rapid City Air Force base and was head there as it's final destination for this flight. After this crash the air force base was renamed Ellsworth Air Force Base.
@Shamrock100Ай бұрын
Minor correction: it departed from Lajes in the Azores.
@jimwest6571Ай бұрын
I was wondering if this was the crash site of the B-36 reconnaissance bomber that killed the crew and General Richard Ellsworth. I was stationed twice at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. His namesake. Very sad day.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
@@jimwest6571yes, Br Gen Richard Ellsworth was killed on this flight
@Steve3851Ай бұрын
Rest in peace all lost. Thank you for the video and all you do much appreciated.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Thanks Steve
@billbowers268Ай бұрын
Good seeing you again Brent ! Great video as usual .
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Thanks Bill !
@nancymattingly86458 күн бұрын
Thank you Brent for taking me along on this very sad journey. May all these servicemen rest in peace. Stay safe.
@billbowers268Ай бұрын
Brent this was an excellent tribute video !
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Thanks Bill 🥹
@donprice9050Ай бұрын
Very sombre place. Thanks for these videos. I never would have known this.
@darkavatar45615 күн бұрын
I watched this whole video, until you got to the monument, without realizing, that the Air Force Base next to me, Ellsworth, was most likely renamed after him, and that I am a born and raised guy from Rapid City, South Dakota. Small world. Crazy that I randomly clicked your channel for the first time, and it leads me directly to relation of my obscure, little known town of the world. Loved the video, sir. Keep it up. RIP to the 33 lost in this event.
@davidkendall161412 күн бұрын
You are correct…Ellsworth AFB (established in 1941 as Rapid City Army Air Base) was renamed for Brigadier General Richard E. Ellsworth (1911-1953), 28th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing commander, who was killed in THIS RB-36 Peacemaker.
@MonicaMartinez-nj8ssАй бұрын
Gracias por compartir este espacio donde sucedió tan terrible tragedia. Excelente exploración como siempre!!.. 👏👏👏🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷 ARGENTINA
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Thank you Monica
@l.l.2463Ай бұрын
Thank you for taking us to places like this. Appreciate all of your efforts!
@JennyT372Ай бұрын
So sad. Thank you for showing us this Brent.A respectful tribute.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Thank you!
@hanscattini007Ай бұрын
Thanks
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Oh wow! Thank you very much!
@newhampshirevideo6 күн бұрын
I'm glad you took the time to show the names of the servicemen that gave their lives. Peacemakers they certainly were.
@vaultbandit2014Ай бұрын
Great video.. The one thing that sets you aside from other urban explorers is that you are always so respectful of your surroundings no matter the history or lack of. Best explorer out there!!!!
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Hey thanks so much! Means a lot
@RB-sy1ozАй бұрын
Brent this was a truly amazing explore. So glad you were able to tell this story. Thank you for trekking through the forest. It amazes me that it’s still all there. Such a sad story❤️❤️❤️
@dansalinas2322Ай бұрын
My Dad was station at Goose Bay AB. And I remember him telling me about the mishap. Great video, and breath taking site.
@1954shadowАй бұрын
“Six turnin’ and four, burnin’”
@HM2SGTАй бұрын
*Two turning, two burning, two smoking, two choking and two more unaccounted for*
@jonnytrem4023Ай бұрын
You continue to outdo yourself. Thank you for sharing this piece of history with us, especially those that might not have the ability to do so due to disabilities or other reasons beyond our control. Keep up the good work and keep on sharing these treasures.
@fubarmodelyard1392Ай бұрын
Thanks for taking us along. If you're ever close to Dayton Ohio stop by the USAF museum and get a very close look at the B-36. She's an impressively large aircraft
@derekcoaker657926 күн бұрын
The Prototype Landing Gear that they showcase next to it is Incredible.
@wolfrr2555Ай бұрын
RIP to those brave souls. 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
@rogertemple7193Ай бұрын
I remember seeing an old documentary about this on History Channel several years ago but it's been so long I forgot about it but nice to see you doing an episode exploring it have a great weekend thank you. 🇺🇲👋🇨🇦
@dennisudАй бұрын
I love these and updating us on the history and the aftermath! And, what see is probably under 20% of the plane. Given the time that has passed, there is more in the undergrowth! There were 10 engines on the plane, 6 prop and 4 Jet engines! The largest part you see is the back quarter of the plane, the tail end. I suggest visiting a B-36 in your future travels to see how enormous it was! Remember a lt of the Trees weren't full grown back then, so you may be right on your assumption of where the plane hit the Mountain!
@BloodrocutionerАй бұрын
Wow man, these plane crash spots are just so insane. You do impeccable work in documenting these spots and the history. Such tragedies that just go unnoticed. Keep up the awesome work!
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Thanks my friend 🫡
@BloodrocutionerАй бұрын
@AbandonedUrbexCanada of course man you're welcome 🙂
@forgottenindiana.5991Ай бұрын
Stunning location and amazing history. Brent you always continue to up your game. Thanks buddy
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Hey this means a lot I appreciate it 🫡
@MillwalltheCatАй бұрын
Good vid. Been to a few sites where there's been a post crash fire - nothing ever grows on that ground.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Thanks, very interesting
@tyronebiggims1613Ай бұрын
Notice how motors have un bolted parts missing and some parts are in small piles ,Thats from the NTSB Crash people looking for why it went down.. they even take the pistons out at site if need be.Wish we could have seen a high areal shot to explain the direction and how high it was comming in at.
@keeganm2482Ай бұрын
Great footage, excellent narration. I always enjoy your videos because you strike a good balance between factual evidence and sensationalism.
@koolkar55Ай бұрын
The Convair B-36 "Peacemaker" is a strategic bomber built by Convair and operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) from 1949 to 1959. The B-36 is the largest mass-produced piston-engined aircraft ever built, although it was exceeded in span and weight by the one-off Hughes H-4 Hercules. It has the longest wingspan of any combat aircraft. The B-36 was capable of intercontinental flight without refueling. Entering service in 1948, the B-36 was the primary nuclear weapons delivery vehicle of Strategic Air Command (SAC) until it was replaced by the jet-powered Boeing B-52 Stratofortress beginning in 1955. All but four aircraft have been scrapped.
@MrBumbles2Ай бұрын
my uncle servered in the airforce flew b52 rescue . he knew guys on that b36 , we went there in the 70's to check it out , tree's have grown quite a bit many were not there then. sad but apparently cost to much to clean up.
@johnschwedes3588Ай бұрын
I've seen two of the remaining B-36s ,one was at the PIMA Air and Space Museum in Tuscon and the other at The Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton. When you see one up close and actually walk under the wings and see just how huge these planes actually were. Both museums have a great collection of aircraft.
@nicktynan1355Ай бұрын
Look up the movie " Strategic Air Command " to see footage of these beasts in flight.
@johnschwedes3588Ай бұрын
Thanks, I'm going to do that@@nicktynan1355
@hangdogitАй бұрын
B-47 was in between but crash-prone.
@johnwatson3948Ай бұрын
The accident report shows this was a training mission with several RB-36’s taking off from the Azores - this plane was the first one out with the commanding general on board. This was practice for their wartime Soviet recon mission - coming in low under the radar at 1000 ft., going to altitude at the coast, photographing targets around Montreal, and heading back to Rapid City AFB. They were navigating by dead reckoning via weather patterns - the problem being the patterns had shifted, giving them a tailwind instead of a headwind and putting them a full 1 ½ hours ahead of estimated landfall (plan was to start climb 1/2 hour before estimated landfall).
@bikenavbm1229Ай бұрын
so sad but that was flying then maths and best information and then luck. thanks for the extra info.
@P_RO_Күн бұрын
@@bikenavbm1229 They were equipped to navigate by the stars at night, but cloud cover prevented this when this crash occurred.
@36736fpsАй бұрын
Thank you for making this video, especially listing the names of all who perished. I was born and raised in Rapid City and had many childhood friends whose fathers flew on B-36 and B-52 aircraft. One of my friends named Ross lost his father in this crash. Unfortunately I do not recall his last name. Rapid City AFB was renamed in honor of General Ellsworth.
@JOSIE19643Ай бұрын
Great video Brent ! But very sad story. Thanks to share this with us 👍🇨🇦❤️
@greenwitch9836Ай бұрын
Hi from Australia. Thank you for this extraordinary look at an historical event of such sadness for both crews. I've subbed to see your other vids. Cheers!
@Tony10-96Ай бұрын
Hey green witch what part of Australia you from. I have a really good friend that was born and raised there.
@greenwitch9836Ай бұрын
@@Tony10-96 South Australia. I have a one in 26 million chance of knowing your friend, lol.
@AbandonedUrbexCanada27 күн бұрын
Hey thanks! Appreciate the sub.
@greenwitch9836Күн бұрын
Well ... less percent. I'm South Aussie too 😆
@lenoraeatonАй бұрын
Thanks so much BRENT!!😊👍
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
You’re welcome!
@davedennis6042Ай бұрын
It's been over 70 years since that happened but you can still feel the sadness and tragedy around that site even on video.
@Lady05VАй бұрын
Absolutely amazing video. Very sad story, God bless all of them. Thank you so much for all the effort you put into your videos. They are some of the very best on KZbin ❤
@BennyLlama39Ай бұрын
Is it my imagination, or are those tires in damn good condition after being in nature for 70 years? Aside from one looking like it's been cut into. 🤔
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Remarkable! I was thinking the same thing. Looks like someone cut a piece off
@akkseljohansson3601Ай бұрын
The explanation is, that they were made to different „ standards“ than modern tires. Modern airplane tires are not made to last „time“, they are made to last … landings. As soon as their designed number of landings are „done“, they get exchanged. If their basis is still in good condition, they get reworked, new top layer and back into service. A modern 747, 777 or 350/380 tire might cost as much as half of that B29 back in the days.
@CeuskyАй бұрын
Yeah! When they used to make them to last not to be replaced every 2 years. Money!
@cindyrussell1581Ай бұрын
A great find but a sad find at the same time. R.I.P. to all the lives that was lost.🌹🌹🌹🌹
@toddb8763Ай бұрын
Amazing the condition it is in after all of these years in that climate Thank you for sharing that with us
@cathleensteele6808Ай бұрын
Very sad place… thanks for sharing
@suttonmaple-pr4nhАй бұрын
Great video..thank you.
@iamgriffАй бұрын
My great uncle was on that plane.
@macburger7736Ай бұрын
My dad shot that plane down
@urrrccckostanАй бұрын
Sorry for your family’s loss
@megmills479820 күн бұрын
Brent hello and thank you for all your hard work
@AbandonedUrbexCanada20 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@hanscattini007Ай бұрын
Bought you a cup of coffee , enjoyed your video on the B36 peacemaker .. New subscriber.
@AbandonedUrbexCanada27 күн бұрын
Hey thanks Hans! I really appreciate this
@laraschalburg4065Ай бұрын
That is just so sad. R.I.P dear souls
@artimusgarcia-cuellar8026Ай бұрын
Thanks for all your videos, I love to see all the places I won’t be able to go to in Canada.
@dtaylor10chuckufarle3 күн бұрын
As long as they are remembered they are never gone. Those men appreciated your visit. 🇨🇦🗽
@tangie777ukАй бұрын
Hello Brent,very tragic piece of history. Thank you for doing this very sad but beautiful tribute video.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Thank you!
@JMprodquadАй бұрын
That was a great video in their memory. Thanks for sharing.
@Fletchey2009Ай бұрын
Thanks for filming in my home province of Newfoundland!!! I’m very excited to see videos coming off da old rock! 🤣🤣 I’ve heard stories from family so I know there are some pretty interesting places to explore there! Have fun there!! 🙏💖 Again, rest in peace all of those 23 men. 🕊️🌹
@billgoeckel6344Ай бұрын
WOW thanks for sharing. I did not know anything about this. Very tragic
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Thanks!
@patriciamariemitchelАй бұрын
This is the best video you've ever done. God bless your heart. 🙌❤️🔥🙌🕊️
@richardleclear26 күн бұрын
Ellsworth AFB in Rapid City, SD is named in honor of Brigadier General Richard Ellsworth, who was killed in this crash. The RB-36H had 6 piston engines and 4 J47 jet engines, two on each wing.
@jlucasoundАй бұрын
Hi, Brent!! 🤩 Thanks for taking us on this hike. So sad. 158K. Also sad. Don't worry. Another channel (machine rebuilding,etc.) that I like went up dramatically. He was so good at what he does (like you) and he finally got noticed for a reason I can't pinpoint, but his subs grew. Maybe the AI of KZbin helps. You are WAY UNDERrated. I think you will get the recognition you deserve. Your style and delivery is at "PP" level. You know who I'm talking about. It will come. When it does, all the videos you have in your archive become viral. Binge watchers. People Love This! I hope the best for you! 😍🤩From New England! I Love Canada! ❤
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Hey thank you!
@blobbyploppers8013Ай бұрын
Great video! I love abandoned buildings and sites but the planes and boats are awesome too. This one was especially haunting and the open area at around 20:00 was definitely where the front/cockpit of the plane hit as there a lot of the pieces from it there.
@timmckenna210Ай бұрын
Judging by the looks of the debris field those poor souls never knew what hit them RIP.
@709stefАй бұрын
4:24 yeah I'm not sure if you're still currently filming here in NL or if that was a while ago but the rain's been awful, we haven't seen the sun in about a month. The weather here is a lot like UK and Ireland weather with lots of rain and fog rolling near the coasts, only difference though is our winters are worse and we get more snow than they do. It all depends on the winds direction and the ocean. Anyway enough about the weather lol I'm still at the beginning but I can already tell it's gonna be an awesome video.... as always of course. I love that you film more than just houses in Ontario like most Canadian urbexers do. You actually go all over the country and film different things which is awesome as we get to learn new things, like that crash, even though I've been living in NL since 08 I never knew about it just like your other video of a crash in NL.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! I’m not in Newfoundland now but I can’t wait to come back. It was tough filming there for sure. The weather wasn’t on my side. I am happy how it turned out. Take care
@65gtotripsАй бұрын
Per Wikipedia - And this is crazy…That same night, a Boeing SB-29-70-BW Superfortress, 44-69982, search and rescue plane of the 52d Air Rescue Squadron, 6th Air Rescue Group, based at Harmon Air Force Base, Newfoundland, was sent out to assist in search efforts for the B-36 crash.. It disappeared shortly before landing, crashing into St. Georges Bay, a few miles from the runway, killing 11. No wreckage was ever found.of the B-29.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Yes, I explained this during the video
@TheDodgefan2004Ай бұрын
WOW, what a sad place to visit,, but thank you very much for taking the long hike to make this video,, thank you very much
@MrRobster1234Ай бұрын
If you read the B-36 accident reports you will see that when one thing went wrong with these giants the trouble seemed to spread. There was simply too much to go wrong. I know a Korean War vet now in his 90's who was a B-29 gunner and later crewed KC-50 aerial refueling planes. He once hitched a ride on a B-36 and got out at the first stop. He said the plane terrified him.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
So many issues and crashes
@thierryloop4039Ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo et pour toutes les explications sur cet accident très triste. C'est un lieu rempli d'émotions. Je m'abonne pour voir vos autres vidéos 👍
@AbandonedUrbexCanada27 күн бұрын
Thank you very much !
@unclebs4732Ай бұрын
@ 7:55 the engine is a turbine. There were 2 jet engines on the outer tips of the wings, total of 4, used for takeoff.
@OhMySackАй бұрын
"6 turnin' and 4 burnin' " was the saying. They were such an incredible aircraft.
@get2dachoppa249Ай бұрын
The part at 23:16 I’m confident is part of an air duct, maybe to defog the cockpit windows. The color is very distinctive, and air ducts on modern planes are still that color, plus the sound it made when you put it back down reveals its stiffness.
@customscreenprintingАй бұрын
thanks for sharing this with me brent and i gave you a thumbs up and shared you out on my community tab and GodBless
@linato1855Ай бұрын
Horrible thinking of the bodies after watching the scattered plane’s parts. So tragic….
@jerroldmcley4347Ай бұрын
Very cool 😎🆒 it's really nice you brought there stories to the world
@petergauthier5074Ай бұрын
DAYTON ,OHIO AIRFORCE MUSEUM -has a B36 on display indoors the plane is huge
@SuperNova-4322 күн бұрын
The museum originally had the xb36. Then it was scrapped to Walter in Ohio were it may still be in his woods. The one on display currently was brought at a later date.
@thurin84Ай бұрын
21:43 the thing sticking up in the center of the screen is one of the seat backs that the crew sat in, so some young guy was sitting there when this aircraft impacted that mountainside. pretty chilling. rip to the brave aircrew of both aircraft. blue skies forever.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. I appreciate the comment
@KingpointАй бұрын
Nicely done. I have been to the other B-36 crash site in Canada (1950) .....up in the Nass River watershed of Northern BC. There was allot of wreckage as well but the USAF had been to the site in the 1950s to essentially destroy the wrecked aircraft with high explosives....so much less structural pieces left.
@johnny5805Ай бұрын
You can see it on Google Maps at 48°11'03.7"N 53°39'51.4"W
@joangravel2436Ай бұрын
Sad story thanks for sharing that with us
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
You're welcome!
@MachTuckАй бұрын
Good video man! Saddly, its super vandalized
@obs_nick894812 күн бұрын
Awesome video. I’m from NL and strangely enough I’ve never heard of this one. I’ve been to the Sabena crash site a few times and a bush plane site in remote Labrador.
@johnwatson3948Ай бұрын
The wreck may not have been vandalized, but very large amounts of it have been picked-off as souvenirs. The tail for example is a bare-bones skeleton of what was there when I visited in 1994 - many classic items I took photos of are gone. The open area around the tail was heavily forested then, locals did some major tree-clearing and turned it into a park with the trails and picnic tables. 16:16 locals also painted that new serial number on the tail “51-13721” - the original “11” can still be seen above it. 20:18 that’s the top of the pressurized photo compartment (this was a recon RB-36) - the impact point was not here but back at the start above the pond, the plane came from the East.
@theruralnewfoundlander9225Ай бұрын
I was thinking the same, site looks very different even from 10 years ago, no doubt there is a few souvenirs being carried off but also seems like high winds is moving some of the debris around too
@johnwatson3948Ай бұрын
Yes the clearing of the trees took away the shade and everything metal got sun bleached and more open to the wind. The tail “triangle S” marking used to be very visible, along with half the serial number - as much as half the tail metal somehow got disappeared. In 1994 it looked like it had just crashed, except for some rust and a chunk of the nosegear tire taken - that was it. There were dozens maybe hundreds of items from the plane that aren’t there anymore. A few years ago there were comments about people walking off with large pieces of the wreck, and one of the prop blades was for sale on ebay. Supposedly there’s a Canada federal law against this, but might not apply in Newfoundland. In the 2000’s I emailed and messaged the NL government a few times asking but never got a reply.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing this
@AngieHarding-k5jАй бұрын
Wow...that must of felt pretty surreal! ...and i expect t quite errie as well ...23 lost souls never left the mountain....im pretty sure the creep factor goes up after dark ... Beautifully filmed
@megmills479820 күн бұрын
This is so mind boggling sorry for commenting so much,,
@joelindien8945Ай бұрын
On peut voir le CONVAIR B.36 peacemaker dans le film " Strategic Air Command " (1955) d'Anthony Mann, avec June Allyson et James Stewart........Beau reportage 👍👍
@davidwoodham1307Ай бұрын
Hi there Brent great video work mate you fink the poor Air men how lost their life's on that's day or night all 23 Of them and then a b29 rescue plane to have a crash After finding them and when their plane crashed there to be found that makes a very sad for all the family's to have lost their love ones may they all R.I.P and thank you for your service sirs .
@MikeT-TheRetiredColonelАй бұрын
Brent, great job on this one, the only suggestion I have for future ones like this is if it would be possible to slow the scrolling of the names as a sign of respect to the deceased. Other than that, I'm in awe about the size of the debris field, although, in hindsight with the speed they were going, the momentum just carried the large and small bits of pieces to their final resting space. That backpack looking item almost looked like a helmet cover or perhaps a helmet bag, but I'm just guessing at this point. Keep up the great work, we all appreciate it!
@xaviorchelliah193Ай бұрын
It is almost 71 years after this crash and very sad to read this,anyway thank you very much for your wonderful effort and pain taking of your jungle walk
@MattWedelichАй бұрын
Great video 😊
@亇山DraginWolfYTАй бұрын
Hi Brent, firstly a great video and I've been very interested in your videos. Secondly I just find it sad that at certain wreck sites have been either looted over the years and been defaced by graffiti whether or not people have survived or died in those wrecks. Those who do such things should feel ashamed of themselves. As a memorial site it should be treated and respected as such.
@blinderIIАй бұрын
Fascinating video. Thanks for sharing...this is the first time i've heard of this tragedy. I just looked up the site in Google Maps...looks as though it's literally in the middle of nowhere. How long did the hike take you to get there? ...from a fellow Brent...lol
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Hey thanks! Took me about 2 hours to hike to the site. Awesome hike!
@carolb29Ай бұрын
This is incredible! Thank you for taking the hike to bring us there. I sure wouldn't be able to see it in person. I know this is a morbid question but on another plane crash video all the people were buried next to the crash site...so what happened to all these guys?
@JamesJoseph-u1yАй бұрын
Great video and nicely done. Very interesting and sad. Thank you for your production. The Air Force must have removed some of the debris or you did not see all of it. Or perhaps much of it scattered far and wide from that particular area. The B-36 was an enormous aircraft and the amount of debris you filmed wouldn't add up to an entire B-36 - not even close.
@matthewelliott2213Ай бұрын
I just got a really exceptionally bad vibe from that first piece of hydraulic debris you came across. The scene must have been almost overwhelming. Those poor souls.
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
🥹
@HM2SGTАй бұрын
Honestly I expect it was a lot like the crew of the Thresher, or ocean gate's Titan- they never had time to realize anything was wrong, the time it took for the signal to be transmitted to their brain was greater than the amount of time it took for them to cease to exist.
@vtec4thgenАй бұрын
We love your show Brent!
@AbandonedUrbexCanadaАй бұрын
Hey thanks!
@NLJosh83Ай бұрын
Thanks for coming to Newfoundland. There's a remarkable abandoned slate quarry on that same mountain. You would have passed through my home outport to get there.