USAF / RAF Greenham Common Revisited

The control tower at the former RAF base at Greenham Common has opened to the public after a refurbishment costing about £750,000.
When the US Air Force brought cruise missiles to the base in the 1980s activists established the Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp and began a protest that lasted 19 years.
The control tower now houses a museum and cafe.
Opened in 1942, it was used by both the Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces during the Second World War and the United States Air Force during the Cold War, also as a base for nuclear weapons. After the Cold War ended, it was closed in September 1992.
All Drone footage within CAA UK Regulations.
Special permission granted for some locations.
Editing Software: Final Cut Pro
Camera Equipment:
Phantom 4 Pro
Mavic Pro
3-axis gimbal
GoPro 3
Akaso 4k
Samsung Galaxy Gear 360
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[@Mike-vn7ys]

Thanks for the video. I was stationed there 80-83 at the beginning of GLCM as a fire fighter. I remember the days of going to work in bus convoys as they dragged many cnd’ers from in front and around the buses waiving and welcoming us on the way to work. Fun times. It was a very nice base and I miss the many pub crawls through Newberry.

[@mikecorleone4469]

I was there in 88-89 Made pizza Newbury was a nice town, with very friendly people

[@jacquelinemitchell9619]

I was stationed at RAF Greenham Common from Apr 82 - Aug 85. It was perhaps one of the most depressing as well as the happiest assignments I have had in my 30 years of Service. I was in personnel and started the our Red Cross facility as well as Family Services. Processed all Visa requests, Reports of Birth Abroad, Passports (Love that part, I got to go to London every week), but saw too many divorces'. I loved England, Wales, Germany and Paris. Building up a base from the bottom was very pain steaking and stressful for everyone assigned because we all worked 16-17 hours a day until we were deemed a fully operational. GLCM style. But thank you very much for the video. I'd still like to fly back just see for myself, but, Unfortunately, getting too old. I'm with Mike loved the pubs.

[@jonedwards2107]

I was pre-deployment security testing, radios at Fort Lewis, and security procedures at D-M AFB and in Arkansas. Injured while in Arkansas and lost my overseas orders as part of the initial deployment, nearly washed out of the Air Force as I was barely able to walk for several months. Blessing in disguise,as I was able to move up into battle staff for a time, then went to RAF Upper Heyford where my career really took off.

[@tupelomiss8315]

Thank you so much for sharing this video with amazing footage.ive been looking for this kind of footage for years.well done my friend.many happy times here.& of Newbury town too.& many great friends.outings,.

[@robertfickes4275]

Stationed Oct 86 to Oct 89, great assignment.

[@tonyph56]

I worked the GAMA and the flight line in the mid 80s a fantastic time and a wonderful base. Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories . A real shame they have torn it all up.

[@PixiesChannel12345]

Nice flight as the norm mate, Some great views, What an awesome place to fly.

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

Thanks for stopping by Chris definitely a nice place to fly

[@DIDCOTTWIST]

The area where the runway was is a good place to find Grayling butterflies.Love that cows just graze in the area to 👍🏼

[@shaunthedrone]

Thumbs up ere' Mark, amazing place - nice work on the fly over - thanks for the info - I see the control tower is open now! Many thanks for sharing :)

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

It’s been a long time in coming but it was good to see the control tower now open to the public..inside there is a small café and a museum Shaun. Thanks for the thumbs up. Have a great week mate

[@PinetreeLine]

Extremely well done brother! Loved the footage and the history that went with it! Thanks!

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

Thanks for stopping by Doug... appreciated it

[@paulgolden8183]

What a place.. Great vid mate 👌👍

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

Great place to visit now they’ve started to open up some of the facilities to the public. Glad you enjoyed the vid have a great week Paul

Beautifully done. Thank you for sharing this awesome place. 👍👌

[@Broknex]

Very interesting piece of history there! Very cool video, my friend!

[@DroneWolfMedia]

Awesome footage and edit Mark! Thanks for sharing!! 👍👍

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

Thanks for stopping by Chris.

[@taysider9973]

Wow! Dramatic aerials indeed. - Well done

[@Mark1DigitalMedia]

Nice one Marky boy. I remember all that back in the 80s. Brings back a few memories. Good to have some decent flying weather. Big thumbs up mate👍👍

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

It's been great to have a couple of days of decent weather👍 Mark if you get the opportunity to visit the place, make sure you check out the ATC Tower, which is now a cafe and Museum. Thanks for the thumbs up Mark and I'll catch you on the Sunny-side😁

[@AllenOxendine]

Thanks for sharing.. Interesting history.. Full View and Like.. Hope you're having a good week...

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

Thanks for stopping by Allen, Glad you found the video interesting. Have a great week my friend

[@KimDiscoveringHistory]

What an amazing place. I would love to just walk around exploring. Great Aerial flight and very interesting. Well Done. 😉👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

It's well worth a visit Kim, there's lots of the Cold War history left in place and now walkers and explorers have the opportunity to visit the ATC Tower. Thanks for watching Kim appreciate your comments and support have a great week.

[@fender200]

An interesting video showing what little remains.

[@robmiles3493]

Great footage Mark, very interesting. Would love to go and have a look around one day.

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

Thank you Rob. it's definitely worth a trip, as there is still lots of Cold War history left in place. Thanks for watching Rob have a great week.

[@niveknilknarf9015]

Very interesting video Mark. It would be great to visit there, though I suspect you get to see a lot more with your drone than you could on foot.

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

It's a great place to visit on a sunny day, you definitely get to see more with the drone Kev. But there are lots of bits and pieces of the Cold War history purposely left in place. Thanks for watching Kev have a great week.

[@davestredulinsky]

Very good aerial views Mark and thank you for the historical information. My wife and I were living in the UK in the mid 1980s. I think I vaguely recall the protest re cruise missiles but I could be wrong. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

Thanks Dave, your memory serves you well. the protest was in the 80s and lasted for 10 years. Appreciate your comments and support Dave, have a great weekend.

[@PaulBissekerBushcraft]

I remember that place well Marc. Used to deliver there back in the day. All the tents outside. I felt guilty going past the protesters. Old memories :)

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

Its a great place for a Sunday afternoon walk Paul.. and I remember the protest very well, as i used to work for the PSA.. dame shame they weren't topless protesters LOL

[@PaulBissekerBushcraft]

@@TheHampshireFlyer old hags lol

[@AddyOverbeeke]

Really nice flight and edit Mark. Does not take long for nature to take back. The old bases become nice parks. The Bunkers are interesting and makes you think back about the threat war has and the level of operation readiness and how busy the base was at its peak operation.

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

Thanks for stopping by Addy. It's a fantastic place to stroll around on a nice sunny day, and the history is an added bonus.

[@davidrock7389]

Do you get any problems flying there buddy? Nice video

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

No problems at all. Thanks for watching.

[@aishahill6139]

My grandpa worked here with the US army can't remember when tho but he's now moved back to the US and when I do see him he tells me all about it and that

[@mikecorleone4469]

I was there

[@ThomasHart59]

Nice video. I wonder what they have in those bunkers these days.

[@TheHampshireFlyer]

Thanks for stopping by Thomas, the silos and igloo bunkers are now being used for private storage.