Woodland Hammock Camp. Hiking in the Brecon Beacons. World War Two Bomber Wreck.

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@thomasmacias5032 6 ай бұрын

I had to comment again, which I usually do because I’m excited to see him drop a video and then I actually watched the video and I wanted to tell you, Simon thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking us to that crash site you’re an awesome bloke Simon. You’ve taught me a lot about World War II in England. You’re an awesome teacher my friend I’m disabled living in Northern California and I absolutely love watching your videos. I learned so much thank you and God bless you and your family.🙏🇺🇸💯🇬🇧

@Lightandlovetoyou 6 ай бұрын

You’re always so lovely and supportive of Simon I see you comment each time I do . GOD bless you friend

@jccoffey23 6 ай бұрын

Me too disabled in Northern California & I'm a huge Simon & Andy fan. I absolutely love this channel

@philipmckeon8944 6 ай бұрын

Me too from Ireland ☘️🇮🇪☘️

@Lightandlovetoyou 6 ай бұрын

29:43 the way Simon gently places the piece back in the earth was so very gentle and considerate! You’re a good man Simon Such an authentic soul

@luisn7911 6 ай бұрын

Always a joy to see both Simon and Andy together

@mary-ruthflores4107 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your respect! Picking up pieces to examine and putting them back in place shows such kindness and respect!!

@bern84 6 ай бұрын

Simon and Andy 💜😁 Happy days!

@fourQQ 6 ай бұрын

That dawn chorus from the birds is mesmerising

@rkgki 3 ай бұрын

My father was a tail gunner in Lancaster's and Halifax's in the RCAF in world war two. I'm sure he would appreciate the plaque, as do I.

@danielsweeney6742 6 ай бұрын

Simon- it is cool you got Andy snoring away in his sleep! Lol

@alexmorgan3435 6 ай бұрын

My grandad, my mother's father, was an RAF pilot whose Lancaster went down in the Firth of Forth in january 1944 just after he had come home on leave to see my grandmother Christmas 1943. He was 24 years old. His plane was never found. My Mum was born in september 1944. Thank you Simon.

@gladysbohle1741 6 ай бұрын

That's so sad. I'm guessing there were many men who didn't get to meet their child.

@alexmorgan3435 6 ай бұрын

@@gladysbohle1741 And children who never knew their father which was my mother's situation.

@KangMountainFarm 6 ай бұрын

an american pilot named philip taught us to play guitar, after he was shot down in 1972 in vietnam, our village people just kept him and he was very friendly with the kids, then 4 people from the vietnamese army came to take him away. that is my childhood memory i will never forget during the war, so sad. i don't know if he is still alive or not

@simonablokeinthewoods 6 ай бұрын

That is so very sad - that short home leave at Christmas had huge importance is so many ways. Lest we forget.

@simonablokeinthewoods 6 ай бұрын

@SoldiersafterwarVN I hope he did survive the war and if he did, I’m sure he still remembers teaching you and the other kids to play. Sad times when we are at war. I recently visited your stunningly beautiful country and had a chance to visit DaNang where there is still some war time relics so see on the old airbase near ‘China Beach’.

@Rhiannonganon 26 күн бұрын

I love wales, i moved here 25 years ago from Reading and i havent looked back, my family are welsh but i was born in Portsmouth and grew up on the south coast in Hampshire, moved to Reading during my teens and i hated every minute so when the opportunity arose to move to wales, i grabbed it with both hands and im so glad i did, i had all 4 of my children in Wales, my hubby is welsh and i consider myself welsh even though i have an english accent, nobody bats an eye at that, the welsh are a very friendly and welcoming bunch and ive never felt as at home anywhere as i do now ❤

@jamescoffey5225 6 ай бұрын

Re: the Avro Lancaster crash site (other crash sites too): "Any man's death diminishes me, Because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee." [No Man is an Island. John Donne]. Sobering to think of those dead airmen and their great sacrifice for their country and for the world during that terrible 2nd Great World War. Another wonderful video, and not just for showcasing the solemn nature of that bomber crash site. Thanks.

@KangMountainFarm 6 ай бұрын

near my house there was a b52 plane that crashed during the vietnam war in 1972, my mother took off one of the wheels to make a rice mortar. the pilot tried to drag his body to the stream, honestly the vietnamese had no intention of harming him after the plane was shot down, war was so cruel

@rubydue 6 ай бұрын

Kent Survival, "Beer ,food, sleep, the end". Thank you Simon, you take us on adventures and talk about important things.

@anneperry9014 6 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with Andy's vids!!!🙄

@thegreatoutdoors3990 6 ай бұрын

@@anneperry9014 nothing right with them

@rubydue 6 ай бұрын

@@anneperry9014 Why are you triggered? Did I say not to watch his videos?

@anneperry9014 6 ай бұрын

@@thegreatoutdoors3990 Nothing right with you!!!🙄

@anneperry9014 6 ай бұрын

@@rubydue cos I don't like wanker remarks thanks!!!!!

@Kenbur 6 ай бұрын

In repetition of myself again - thanks for taking us along and taking the bother to do so. We celebrated our Memorial Day of remembrance a week ago so a timely climb in Wales to remind us of the sacrifice of some. See you next time Simon a bloke in the hills []~(￣▽￣)~*

@annenewton5403 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Simon for taking us to the crash site and so carefully looking at the debris with respect. Thank you.

@gailknowles3804 6 ай бұрын

Hi, Simon! That shot of Andy snoring, was priceless. I've often wondered why you always set up a good distance from him. Thank you for paying tribute to the 8 soldiers who gave their lives so that you could safely hike out there. Saying "thank you" to them just doesn't do enough but a heartfelt "thank you" to you for highlighting them seems appropriate.

@ianbell5611 6 ай бұрын

Great video. As an Essex born guy that's now 61 and lived in Australia from the age of 9 and having served in the Australian navy for 21 years I felt a connection both for the land where I was born and with the Australian airman that sacrificed his life. But for all those that gave their lives sadness and immense respect including for the crew of this Lancaster, the make up of the crew demonstrating that WW2 truely touched Every corner of the globe. Cheers

@Lightandlovetoyou 6 ай бұрын

26:12 I also felt very sad and felt all my hairs stand up . Rest In Peace to all those souls Thank you for this sir And for showing the site and the plaque . I paused it and prayed for each name So very sad and sobering indeed Thank you Simon

@bill8784 6 ай бұрын

My father flew in Lancasters so I really appreciated this video. It sent a chill down me. A lot of the aircrew died in training. My father’s crew suffered a crash on take off before they were airborne due to engine failure but fortunately lived to tell the tale. Very sad.

@KangMountainFarm 6 ай бұрын

your father used to be a pilot?? near my house there was a b52 plane that crashed during the vietnam war in 1972, my mother took off one of the wheels to make a rice mortar. the pilot tried to drag his body to the stream, honestly the vietnamese had no intention of harming him after the plane was shot down, war was so cruel

@bill8784 6 ай бұрын

@@KangMountainFarm War is hell.

@Altol4085 6 ай бұрын

Great video Simon , always get the impression you prefer your expeditions and exploring, where Andy is happier sitting around a camp fire.

@RW-yv1pq 6 ай бұрын

Hey Andy! Are you going to take that? Next video - Naked bungee jump.

@chillaxorz 6 ай бұрын

I think we can all agree that when they collaborate, its so much better.

@simonablokeinthewoods 6 ай бұрын

Andy likes an adventure too 👍😁

@russelldavis1936 6 ай бұрын

glad you showed your respect for the ones who lost there lives so many would not do that now days

@aramarsh 6 ай бұрын

Geez those background birds can sing 😂 cheers 🍻

@graceygrumble 6 ай бұрын

I must admit that I would never go to an air-crash site, deliberately. That is my own cowardice, I suppose. Just seeing the wreckage second-hand makes me weep. But, I admire those who can make a respectful pilgrimage, as it were, to remember the people who gave their 'tomorrows' for our 'today'. Nicely done, Simon. We will remember them.

@KangMountainFarm 6 ай бұрын

my mother disassembled a wheel of a b52 plane that crashed in vietnam to make a rice mortar, then the plane exploded, more people in my village continued to come near the plane wreckage to disassemble it, i still remember that american pilot, although his face is no longer very clear

@marble204 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video Simon, thanks Mate, an absolute pleasure to watch 👍

@jamesellsworth9673 6 ай бұрын

This campsite is sensitively developed while having many conveniences for heavier use. I LIKE the flagstone steps down to the water. The site has glorious views. Thank you, Simon, for giving us a slow view of that wonderful tree. It is too easy to just skim over what nature offers us in the out of doors.

@brightantwerp 6 ай бұрын

Simon and Andy together, that's the best! I am surprised nature did not grow over the crash site of the plane, after all those years.

@papajeff5486 6 ай бұрын

Old, retired vet here. Have seen some bad stuff. The wreck would be easy to miss if you weren’t looking. Your respect for the wreck and vets is appreciated. Tell Andy he can get a travel CPAP and power it with a good battery…heh, heh…. Thanks for sharing this adventure…from east Tennessee.

@joeldickherber3545 5 ай бұрын

Your videos never disappoint. Great job Simon

@gj7685 6 ай бұрын

I think you've fallen in love with Wales just like I did si.

@neilbland1701 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Simon for showing the crash site, very moving and poignant especially with the commemorations as I type this to you. My Grandfather on mum's side, was a Regimental Sergeant Major, and his brother John, an American, volunteered and they both served together and landed on a Normandy Beach on D-Day. John was blown up and died in his brother's arms, very sad. Also, fantastic to see you out with Andy, thanks very much.

@gin1812 6 ай бұрын

A sneaky double bill from the best duo on KZbin... A wonderful video, great care and respect shown, thanks once again for the journey.

@petergarner 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, you, Simon, for taking us up to that crash site, and for speaking about your emotions. It was an important and valuable addition to the commentary. We went up to the Verdun memorial in France on one of our bike tours, and I still remember sudden and overwhelming (and unexpected) feeling of sadness that overcame me for all those lives lost, and their incredible sacrifice. It's so hard to put into words, but it's essential that we try.

@Hythyr 6 ай бұрын

Great adventure, Simon! I’ve never seen countryside like that before - those hills are cool and interesting. Remembering what has past is important. Thanks for taking us along!

@pamelaklemp5615 6 ай бұрын

Simon, thank you for your reverence towards the wreckage site and those whom lost their lives during their training mission 🙏. I have watched many of your videos and sensed that you are a very nice person. Watching this one and seeing your heartfelt humbleness truly confirms what a fine person you truly are, 👍 👍.

@nic.in.the.pacific5113 6 ай бұрын

Many thanks for showing us this special site and with such respect.

@rogerwileman9965 Ай бұрын

I am feeling abit down I have been in hospital since August I am getting a little more mobile but watching you both and the bluebells certainly helps to pick me up up ..

@binkysullivan 6 ай бұрын

Simon, thank you for your wonderful adventure. As always just ❤ watching them. Take care yourself and be safe.

@BeeKay4444 6 ай бұрын

Truly a joy to have you back here Simon. Your respect for the land, this crash and the souls lost is admirable. I always enjoy your videos.

@chillaxorz 6 ай бұрын

Simon, thanks for putting this video out. I'm hopeful that you are getting back into the swing of things as far as your videos go. With D Day coming up, I really appreciate you doing a bit of an ode to some of the fallen heros of that time period. Take care and stay safe brother.

@nanschifris8734 6 ай бұрын

Another wonderful video, Simon! I want to personally thank you for observing & then replacing the wreckage pieces. You see, my best friend’s parents were killed in a small plane crash in the Colorado mountains when we were just 30. Though their bodies were recovered, the cost of removing the small plane wreckage was prohibitive. My friend and her brother are still - these many years later - haunted by the thought of souvenir-seekers picking away at the wreckage. To them, it is a sacred place of reverence where 4 people’s lives ended much too soon. It is good to know there are people like you who respect that lives were lost there & who don’t wish to remove a piece as a keepsake for themselves.

@georgeshort4112 6 ай бұрын

Wow. Touching. I’ve watched this on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the D Day Landings. Good video yet again Sir. Thank you. A British patriot obviously.

@mattharte7334 6 ай бұрын

The Brecon Beacons are spectacular, stunning, and it looked like a great hike. The dawn chorus did seem loud even over Andy’s snoring!

@simonablokeinthewoods 6 ай бұрын

😂😂

@davidsayer3325 6 ай бұрын

Great video Simon thanks for sharing 👍

@BurtReynoldstash 6 ай бұрын

Great video Simon, Beautiful location and excellent filming. Very respectful segment with the bomber debris.

@sandibran3420 6 ай бұрын

Thx Simon., yes that was a beautiful camp site/CREEK WOW I love to see those CREEKS yes water running over big rocks❤., thx for the view of the crash also., sad yes.. & wow 1943 wow., bless you for showing us., and I was glad to see Andy was on here also., & yes I watched yalls road trip., both videos yes & that was an Awesome trip also to see thx..

@thomasmacias5032 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely outstanding Simon is out camping. My week is complete. Thank you for all your work. Simon the bloke you kick ass my friend and we love you here in Northern California.🙏💯🇺🇸🇬🇧

@simonablokeinthewoods 6 ай бұрын

Thank you mate! 👍

@dawnbarone5804 6 ай бұрын

It's a wonder the vegetation hasn't taken over the wreckage after 80 years. Thank you for the video, Simon!

@berniecoles2337 6 ай бұрын

It’s contaminated with oil. The last time I was there you could still smell it.

@dawnbarone5804 6 ай бұрын

@@berniecoles2337 That would be a good reason. Thanks for the reply!

@jonathanwood9256 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Simon…… just thank you for your videos 🙂

@tthomp57 3 ай бұрын

Hi Simon. I wanted to let you know your "hunters chicken and chips" has become a favorite at my house. My wife and our Mexican tenant, (son) love it and we have the chips at least 4 nights a week. I renamed them "English fries" in your honor because chips means something entirely different here in the US. Luis, (my son), has perfected them. Tonight we had salmon and English fries. Thank you so much! I really enjoy your videos.

@nicoofczarek1930 6 ай бұрын

My girlfriend just surprised me yesterday with two, original, Simon, a bloke in the woods T-shirts and I'm so incredibly happy, I can barely contain myself. Huge fan of your channel and you as a person. Thank you!

@simonablokeinthewoods 6 ай бұрын

She’s got good taste! 😂 I’m glad you like them Nico, and thank you!

@AnthropoidOne 6 ай бұрын

Would love to get out in those woods and check out those plants. I’m sure I could identify lots of related species to the ones here in eastern North America. Amazing the early English named tons of plants here for ones back home. Also I’m sure there would be tons unknown to me. Love those wattle fences!🤣🇺🇸

@joloy5394 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking us on that Journey.

@frednorman1 6 ай бұрын

From Northern California here, one of your faithful viewers…a very nice video and a beautiful tribute to those lost airmen. Thanks for posting.

@JasonMcCann841 6 ай бұрын

Great video Simon. True hero’s in those planes back in the day need to be honoured and remembered. Great to see you back in the saddle.

@fourQQ 6 ай бұрын

I do love a Simon video , he makes me happy , thank you Simon

@anthonymcleay4850 6 ай бұрын

Hello Bleddyn , my daughter in laws family are from Cardiff , Wales . When I arrived in London ,England I travelled to Bournemouth and Plymouth meeting brothers , I then travelled extensively through Wales on my journey to Liverpool via Snowdonia to meet more family . After this I travelled through England , north to the border of Scotland. Journeying from here zig zagging all the way back to London where in the finish I clocked up some 4000 odd wonderful miles . Cheers 😊

@hudgie114 6 ай бұрын

Love it when we get a bit of you cooking, we always have to watch you when we're having our tea

@jamescstanley5018 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting and informative video. Regardinf the crash site, thank you for the sensative coverage, I bought my first house on the old De Haviland airfield at Christchurch in Dorset. There was one area I could not persaud my dog to wlk through, it was the site of one of the few crash sites on the airfield, and there definitely a certain atmosphere to the place, so I understand that odd reaction to being at the location where hte aircraft hit the ground. Good to see that the site is still "virgin" and not stripped by the vandals who strip every bit they can, to me they are grave robbers and should get all they deserve for desicrating where 8 brave young men died performing their duty, saving us and, let us face it, the world from tyrany. I salute them, and you, on the ve of the 80th anniversery of D Day. RIP to all who fell in the cause of freedom.

@simonablokeinthewoods 6 ай бұрын

Thank you James - I agree totally - these sites should be respected and left as they are. Stealing from these grave sites is shameful.

@wildaboutwales 6 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed watching your Strata Florida adventure, so it was great to see this video pop up tonight. That was a great watch!

@SH1974 6 ай бұрын

Just a pleasure to watch Your Videos. No single-use items or excessive use of plastic (I use even less when outdoors) and the sound of nature. That's how I love bushcrafting.

@jonathanmarkbotterell1926 6 ай бұрын

.... the beautiful setting. That stunning dawn chorus a liquid feast and a nod to those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Not a bad vlog all in all. Excellent 😎☯️🌱

@SallySturman 6 ай бұрын

Profound sadness in such a beautiful place. God bless those brave souls.

@allansmith3247 21 күн бұрын

Can i come with you guys please.. beer, bbq, and the great outdoors... and no missus 😂😂, seriously love the videos guys

@YOG3NSHA 6 ай бұрын

Didn't know Simon had a channel, glad to subscribe :)

@florencedianahunt6700 6 ай бұрын

This was so lovely. So glad to see you enjoying being in nature again. ❤

@viviansmith7201 6 ай бұрын

Simon,it is so funny watching you and Andy,😊

@Mary-t1f 6 ай бұрын

The history and memorial were touching. Rest in Peace, Good Men.

@robertcarpenter992 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the brilliant couple of days Simon beautiful scenery great day out

@derekgeddes7956 4 ай бұрын

Love these videos 👌👏💪👍

@thesteakdetective 6 ай бұрын

Splendid transmission Old chap! So many planes fell casualty to bad weather and the hills. 🙏

@katrinarndt1653 6 ай бұрын

Wales is gorgeous, thanks for this nice trip. Barbecue must have been fantastic , looked so yummi 😋

@claramullen 6 ай бұрын

Hello Simon always a lovely enjoyable camp with you and Andy. Very interesting story of the downed aircraft I agree they should be left as a memorial. My father served in the United States Navy from 1949 to 1979 he saw battle in Vietnam but fortunately he came home. But held mental scars to live with. Thanks to all that serve.

@jamesotoole4106 6 ай бұрын

Hello from Australia 🦘🐍. I enjoy your shows.😁

@doc3356 6 ай бұрын

Stunningly beautiful country!! Thanks for the tag along.

@christinakomives400 6 ай бұрын

I started off watching Andy’s videos and through that channel found this one. Sir, I am positive you are the most wholesome man on the Internet.

@MrScipio72 5 ай бұрын

Me too😄

@alicegamble6145 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to go to the crash site & explaining it to us. I am glad to see that the parts of the plane left where they were that terrible night. I'm glad there is a memorial to those 8 brave men.

@rialobran 6 ай бұрын

If you're ever down this way visiting Ginge, I'd be more than happy to take you up on the moor. There were 30 plane crashes during WW2 up there, 4 in a few square miles. 2 British Wellingtons and 2 American, a Liberator and Flying Fortress, those still have wreckage and similar scarring.

@simonablokeinthewoods 6 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy! Coincidentally, I’ll heading down that way in a couple of weeks - I’ve got a trip planned on Dartmoor and then heading down to see Ginge. My time on the moors is pretty much organised, so might be tight to fit it in this time, but I’ll almost certainly have an evening free if you fancy a pint? What’s the best way to get in touch mate?

@rialobran 6 ай бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods Ginge has my number

@rialobran 6 ай бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods Ginge has my number. I need to contact him soon to organise a camp up in his wood. Always up for a pint.

@Of_the_House_of_Black 6 ай бұрын

It's always lovely to see you enjoying nature.

@margaretbagur3553 6 ай бұрын

The campsite, the hill all so beautiful.

@geauxgrl6464 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Simon and Andy! Love this video!

@mbrider56 6 ай бұрын

Great camp spot Simon, and the wreckage of the Lancaster was poignant and moving.

@warrenmeloling3897 6 ай бұрын

Very nice visit to a historic site . Great video. It’s nice when you and Kent do a video together 👍🏻

@marekoybetchay 6 ай бұрын

i simple like your way taking videos and relax your self camping and lots of lots of meats to grill and eat and drink tea after wow that is so good,thanks for sharing

@cathybehle-ernst5796 6 ай бұрын

So sad, that spot. Thank you, Simon for your adventure.

@joanhuggett5164 6 ай бұрын

A tinge of sadness always, yet forever grateful to those who gave their all for the rest of us to be free. Love it when you talk about the military, Simon. (My granddad returned from Gallipoli and France, my dad was an army lieutenant, and my son spent 5 years in the RAAF.)

@stevenrandolph5635 6 ай бұрын

Great video again Simon and it was nice to see Andy again as well .

@spinbains 6 ай бұрын

From West Chester, OH - thank you Simon for bringing us to the WWII crash sight✈️

@INSOLESandLACES 6 ай бұрын

Lovely video Simon showing respect to the crash site. When I visit one of these sites I always think what would have become of the airman if that tragic accident hadn't happened, some crashes may have happened due to a few feet in elevation. Wales is a wonderful place and it wasn't until I moved away I appreciate its landscape, fortunately am back and whilst still healthy I can walk the hills. Many thanks Simon for sharing your adventures.❤

@Gnipsel 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. The trip to the crash site was very special. My father served in the Pacific as a tail gunner on a dive bomber and thankfully made it to the end. I just love watching your camping videos.

@sharonh667 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vid and memories of past generations. Made me think of my mother and her first husband (not my father) who was killed in a training crash in North Africa … after 60+ years of marriage to my father one of the few important things she took with her to the nursing home were 3 small snaps of her first wedding and the death notification from the RAF. Just shows the far reach through space and time that war has. My profound respect goes to all the young men who fought in the war so we could live a life of freedom. Far too many never came home.

@frednorman1 6 ай бұрын

Nice video and a beautiful tribute to those lost airmen. Thank you

@snotina 6 ай бұрын

I live near the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton, Canada. I have the pleasure of hearing the Lancaster fly over my house on the weekends as it provides rides to those who want to experience flight. The sound is so empowering (although somewhat scary giving its purpose back then) To imagine a sky full of them during the war, I cant.

@ParrotHead1809 6 ай бұрын

Thanks as always. Again, some of the best content on KZbin. I agree that sites like that should be left intact. When scuba diving we say "Leave nothing but bubbles & take nothing but memories."

@Mickman007 6 ай бұрын

Wow such a beautiful place and so nice to see you guys together, thank you for sharing.

@madamecampsalot6384 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Simom. That was special. I never imagined that your country had such spectacular mountains.

@CatFather001 6 ай бұрын

Simon if unaware your right on the edge of a cluster of wrecks, all within a couple of miles, the lancaster, a liberator, avro anson, DH Vampire and a Wellington, the most complete of them all.