PLANE CRASH! The Abandoned Site of the B29 Air Disaster in Bleaklow in the Peak District. Ep. 144.
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- čas přidán 11. 03. 2021
- We're in Whaley Bridge Basin and Colin head's off to explore a chilling plane crash, the abandoned site of the B29 'Over Exposed' air disaster on Bleaklow in the Peak District. We're also enjoying the sights and history of Whaley Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal including the Transhipment Warehouse. Colin updates us on the work to repair Toddbrook Reservoir, which almost collapsed in August 2019 after heavy rain washed away part of the dam wall.
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As an American, I’m very touched by your remembrance of the plane crash. It’s especially sweet that you posted the names of those who perished. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you for honoring the airmen who died in the crash. We had a C130 military plane crash into a major road here in 2018. All 9 onboard died. The markers left on the site in your vlog made me appreciate the simple markers left by people who care here in Savannah. Thank you for the effort y'all make to give us some good history
Thanks, Leslie! I always try to honour the names of the people involved in these types of incidents when I vlog about them 👍🏻💜
Thanks for showing the names of the aircrew from the bomber crash. As someone who served in the U.S. military, I appreciate your show of respect (and not just letting it be a simple tourist visit to the crash site). You guys are great.
Thanks James 💜
From one retired British soldier I salute you to the aircrew rest in peace
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It is a credit to your filmography and story telling ability that the quality of your vlogs has not gone done despite the restrictions 💖
Thank you so much 🙂
Love your user name!! ;-)
We all love to have a laugh with both of you but when it’s a story that is no laughing matter you do it so well. Your piece on the Bleaklow air disaster was very moving. You manage to strike exactly the right tone - your choice of music and absence of voiceover in parts, just right. Naming those lost ...... very moving. Your Todbrook reservoir update was excellent too and if anyone reading my comment hasn’t seen your original piece on the reservoir, I would urge them to do so. It’s a superb piece of reporting. I thought the light reflecting on your face at the end of the vlog looked really lovely - I just hope Stockport escaped unscathed! Make full use of that cake shop while you can. 😋
Thank you so much, Annette. Lovely bit of feedback and much appreciated. Oh yes, the cake shop is definitely getting some good business from us 🤤
I fully concur with this comment, and would ask, IF a memorial has been placed there ?
I did spot a cross raised, so wondered if this was that memorial.
I wonder if publicity, might cause the site to be damaged from Souvenir hunters, I hope not !
A very poignant, but informative Vlog, thank you both !
Stu xx
You are natural story tellers and its a pleasure to watch and share the history as you travel. cheers
You're very welcome. Thank you so much xx
I don’t think the vlogs have lost any appeal for being confined to a smaller stretch of canal. Being able to go into more detail about the history and new stories about the area really shows the fractal nature of history. It’s fascinating as you go through lots of places and tell their stories, but even staying in one place, there’s so much to tell!
I'm really glad you said that, Sean. Although hopefully we can move in a week or two 👍🏻
HEAR HEAR!!!!! You tell 'Em Sean!
I too am enjoying the vlogs regardless of your location being confined. It's the storytelling and personalities of our hosts that we keep coming back for.
The lengths that Shaun goes too, to get out of a three hour hike up a moor. You have to admire it.
Haha! 😂
THANK YOU so much for listing the names of those lost in the plane crash. My two uncles, Canadian, were pilots. One died in training in Saskatchewan, the other died in a crash landing in India near New Delhi. My grandmother lost two sons in two years, devastating the family. What a sad but interesting story. Loving your educational and beautiful vids. hugs from southern Ontario Canada.
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It was so thoughtful of you to mention the U.S. airmen that were lost in the crash. Lovely vlog!
Thanks. Felt right to respect their memory 💜
We enjoy no matter where you are moored; the history and humor are very enjoyable. Thank you for the tribute, kindness is what you men are about.
100% Agreed!
Nice touch paying tribute to the lost airmen. Well done guys ❤️
Thanks so much!
I’m glad Shaun’s foot is okay. That was a very nice tribute to the 13 men who died from that crash so long ago. 🥰
Thank you, Jo x
Colin, touching tribute to the fallen airmen. Well done lads. I loved this video!
Cheers Steve 👍🏻
Beautiful vlog and thank you for listing each of the crew members from the plane. Your transitions and music from the plane were respectfully and brilliantly done. Thank You very much. One of our favorite vlogs.
Thank you so much!
You have so many comments on your vlogs, and quite rightly so. This is the reason I don't comment on your vlogs more often, because either it would get lost in all the other comments, or somebody else has already laid down what I wanted to say.
This is only my third time of commenting. Reserved for exceptional videography. Your approach to the delicate matter of recording a very unfortunate accident 70 years ago, was so good. Well edited, great choice of music, fantastic views via the drone and overall production of that sequence...exceptional. As if that wasn't enough, the update on the Toddbrook disaster was better than any TV company could have done, with all their millennial 'production team' on hand. I salute you sirs.
That means so much, Steve. I’m very critical of what I produce so feedback like this is very much appreciated 👍🏻💜
Poor souls who passed away in the crash. My father flew B29 in WWII. I imagine that there are many people who still see what happened during that time.
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My weekend is always off to a good start with a fix of Foxes Afloat, relaxing scenes , history and plenty of humour. Touching and sensitive section on the plane crash. Keep up the great work x
Cheers, Rachelle! 👍🏻
Slight fact detour on your journey. Burtonwood was the largest US airbase outside of The United States during WW2. Every American aircraft, used in the war, entered the UK here, either flying in, or shipped in and assembled there. It was also a massive stores and the supplies for the Berlin Airlift in 1948 were flown from there too. There is a local "legend" that Elvis stopped over there when he flew to Europe to do his National Service. I've got a mate who used to brag Elvis was his dad, after his mum attended a dance at the base and got pregnant! But as there is no written proof Elvis was even there, it's only his say so, but he can curl his lip and waggle a hip, so who knows!
Another great vlog. The landscape around you might not have changed much, but the content of the vlogs has been as high as ever. If you do come down the Brdgewater, past Warrington, it would be nice to meet you. Stay safe.
Yeah, pity it's a huge housing estate now.
Hopefully we can move in a. couple of weeks 👍🏻
I wish you could make three a week and be on BBC1 at 8:00pm this Vlog isn’t actually a clog, it’s a wonderfully filmed and produced program. You two are superb, the Information is amazing and now I have to wait a week for another! Great fish and chips in Wetwang!!!!
Thank you so much! 👍🏻💜
Thank you for adding the names of the men on the B29
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Well done guys , very informative about the plane crash and very thoughtful that you payed tribute to the victims of the crash . Thanks..Alan
Cheers Alan!
I'm really pleased to see the end-results of all that work on the reservoir at Whaley Bridge - cheers for the update chaps.
And the listing of the American air crew lost in that crash was very poignant & a lovely tribute. Well done. 👍👍
Thanks, Stephen
Think its so impressive how you manage to produce such great vlogs every week with the restrictions in place. Lovely tribute to the people who sadly lost their lives in the air crash.
Thanks, Pat 👍🏻
As a child of the Black Country, every time you say “Basin” it reminds me of the all time classic:
Q : What’s the difference between a buffalo and a bison?
A: You can’t wash yer ‘ands in a buffalo
.... I’ll get my coat
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A beautiful tribute
That’s one my favourite jokes (I was born in Birmingham) 😊
Your Vlog is very touching. As a Veteran may I say thank you, for your respect you showed these fine men.
A pleasure to respect their heroic memories 👍🏻💜
I would just like to thank you both. I'm suffering from depression and anxiety. I discovered you youtube channel this weekend and have watched it endlessly. You humour, your relationship with each other ( and doggie ) has left me with a big smile on my face. Thank you so much for brightening my life xxx
Totally our pleasure, Lucy 👍🏻
Thank you for such a powerful vlog. A very solemn place to trek to the wreckage site. Thank you for bringing this to us. I have enjoyed the three months you’ve been at this location, and learning and seeing all there is in this beautiful area.
Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully moving in a. couple of weeks 👍🏻
Colin and Shaun,
Our condolences on the passing of Dillon. You selected a very nice final resting place for him.
Also, thank you for posting the names of the airmen who died in the Superfortress crash.
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Genuinely laughed hard at the broken waters. Then let a few tears over the B29. Thanks guys.
Thanks, Graham
Colin and Shaun . . . Well, you've outdone yourselves again with another truly captivating video. Perhaps because, I am a Private Pilot, Aircraft Mechanic and an Aviation Nut in general, I thoroughly enjoyed the documentary tribute you did at the crash site of the American B-29 Bomber. It was not lost upon me, that you also paid tribute to those 13 Airmen who gave their lives for our freedom. I had the rare privilege of visiting the Royal Air Force Museum in London and I made sure to let a few of the staff working there know, just how much I appreciated the valiant efforts of the British People who fought bravely and tirelessly to defeat the German War Machine; there is no way we could have won the war without you. I am so impressed with the follow up you did on the Toddbrook Reservoir. Colin, your attention to detail and research are truly to be applauded and admired, you could easily work for the BBC. Thanks guy's for such a wonderful body of work this week and I wish you both all the joy in the world. P.S., so glad to hear your foot is well Shaun ;)
Thanks, Michael!
Colin did an AMAZING job on the docu-vlog!!! It was flawless!!! Maybe you might do more historic canal docu-vlogs?
Will be doing 👍🏻
A really good informative vlog. Thank you. Picturesque, Shaun's facial expressions, Otis quietly in the background, respect for the dead American crew and the detailed knowledge we have come to expect from Colin. Hello and happy memories of Dylan xxx I have thoroughly enjoyed this one. 😘👍
Thanks so much, Jill! x
I am enjoying your blogs and your coverage of the air crash was covered with a real touch of respect. Thank you.
Thanks, Noel 💜
Nice to see that Otis has been promoted to standing on the stern without those protective sides.
Yeah. He's doing well.
An awesome memorial for the flight crew on the plane crash. Thank yiu for sharing such interesting stories.
You're very welcome. Thank you, Barry x
Hey Guys! Yet another highly professional production - entertaining and informative as well! THANK YOU for the very moving tribute to our American B-29 airmen that were lost in that plane crash so long ago. The respect is very much appreciated. Looks like Spring is on the way there! Enjoy! Take care guys & have a great weekend! Love & Hugs & a BIG cuddle for Otis! 💖🐕💖xx
Yeah, definitely spring in the air!
Who is disliking these videos??? I've watched the full lot and enjoyed every single one.
Haha! Can't please everyone 👍🏻
Thank you so much for the lovely tribute paid to those brave souls who lost their lives. Thanks for sharing....God bless.
Our pleasure!
I love watching the two of you and Otis. Interaction between you is so uplifting. B29 footage was perfect such respect for the lost souls. Well done. Please pet Otis. Safe Travels
Thank you 💜
Otis is like a little furry detective.🐾
haha! he is!
Love your volgs. I get to learn english all over again. The quality of your vlogs is outstanding. Have a great day guys
Thanks so much! 😊
Hi Colin, Shaun and Otis. I am sorry to have to tell you but I have a SERIOUS COMPLAINT. I put a VLOG on, any will do, but the PROBLEM is, when the Vlog has finished I watch the next one and the next one and the next one and I get nothing done. I have a lot of fun with you three but I am addicted and can sit for hours just watching your Vlogs. Just a wonderful day. Love to you all. xxxxxx
LOL! Don't worry Ann. I'm sure there are worse addictions in life!! ☺
Haha! I Dr Dobson-Fox prescribes more! 😂
We really dont care...frankly I hardly noticed..you find more interesting things to tell us each time..clever. ..i think you are enjoying ,for bow, your stay..at least it looks that way. Love the fact that you let us into your lives.
Haha! Thanks, Marjorie!
Thank you for listing the names and gentle coverage!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for remembering our men who never returned
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Really enjoyed today's installment of British history and the tribute to our pilots and crew members. I'm across the pond. I enjoy your stories and today, as I was watching I was transported back to the last century while watching. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
It was nice of you to list the airman killed in the crash.
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I came over here to say thanks. I always watch on my tv and can’t. Just, thanks for making your visit to the crash site into a sweet and tou him memorial to our boys. You didn’t have to do that, but it was just what we’ve come toe expect. ❤️
They deserved a mention, they are just a few of the people that gave their lives so that we can be free xxx
Well I am recovering from a double hernia surgery so I am binge watching foxes afloat
Yay loving it good work guys thankyou for taking the time to show the rest of the world how beautiful England really is
Ouchy! I hope you heal quickly 👍🏻
Another brilliant video guys your looking well keep them coming always a highlight
Thanks Gary!
Just so enjoyable guys & that was a lovey tribute to the crew of that plane respect to you both 👌
Thank you so much!
Really nice and respectful touch to remember the 13 airmen killed in 1948. Thank you again for another highly enjoyable vlog.
I concur. I found that portion very moving.
Thanks, Peter!
You are my favourite narrow boat channel. Watching you guys I always end up with a smile on my face.
Wow, thank you!
Wonderful, Colin has a particular gift with his video and photography skills to invoke a range of emotions. Thank you Colin for your memorial tribute to the fallen American Heros, which I'm quite certain a large portion of Americans are not aware of this event, bless you, I for one was not aware. Great video as always, looking forward to your next release. Shaun, Otis, and yourself look in good spirits, I wish yall well, Thanks!
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback, Harold 👍🏻💜
Yes indeed, there is a need for a T-shirt, of y'all on the boat w/Otis, with Shaun yelling YOU CAN'T SAY THAT!!!
It'll be good, with plenty of exclamation points flying from the top of Shauns' head,
whilst the various symbols for naughty words, are ejected with winds of speed from Collins mouth!
Peak Forest ain't a bad place to be, glad to enjoy it from your view. Keep well and take care
I would buy that T-shirt!
We do have a t-shirt with 'You can't say that' on it
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@@FoxesAfloat Wow! That's so cool! Thanks for the pointer, just placed an order. Cheers
I watch your videos with my 3 week old daughter daily and every time she falls asleep it must be the sound of the music/canal boat engine so thanks 👍
That is awesome!
I have to say being stranded your doing a great job of keeping us entertained thanks guys can't wait till you get moving again
Just a couple more weeks 👍🏻
Canada geese...that bane of existence where ever water and turf meet!
Oh yes, and in mating season it's like being at a Take That concert 😂
Great Vlog, look forward to it all week! Have a lovely weekend ☺️
Thank you so much 😊 You too Josh! x
20 yrs ago I stayed several days near Marples at the Rock Tavern. At that time, I was totally unaware of the canal system. Your vlog allows me to see the English countryside from a different perspective. Thanks for your efforts!
Our pleasure!
Doesn't matter that you go the same way...you always make it interesting. Insightful. Thank you 🙏
I appreciate that
Brilliant as always. Really enjoy the drone footage. Thank you for your time doing these wonderful vlogs. Love the outtakes for a good laugh.
Glad you like them!
Great episode--thanks! Your lockdown content has been fantastic. I've enjoyed it as much as "regular" episodes. I hope you're not feeling too much pressure to perform in a certain way during these strange times. We're all making do and getting by right now. Take care and greetings from Arizona, USA.
Nah, not at all. I could do these types of video for months before I run out of ideas 😂👍🏻
Thank you for the wonderful tribute to the B29 and crew . Glad that Shaun is fit again. Best wishes to you both.
Many thanks!
I'm glad you picked such a nice stretch of canal to spend your time under restrictions, and for us to enjoy as you go back and forth along it. I find I'm beginning to recognize the other narrowboats, and some of the people fishing, and maybe even some of the birds on the water ...
Haha! I actually don’t want to leave!
Such a sad part of history, we have been meaning to make it to the crash site. Maybe when we get let out again 🤣
It's a strange experience 👍🏻
Why dont the bbc use these videos. This is properly done informative interesting and a giggle and welcoming, every friday. Lads i honestly think you both have all of us watching in the palm of your hands when we sit watching. Just brilliant. As always ,love to both
Ah, they've asked us but we want to maintain control of what we do 👍🏻💜
So good, thanks for the opdate on the reservoir, and the amazing place of the plane crash..R.I.P. to the people who lost their lives...tragic......glad Shaun's foot was O.K. too. Lovely people you are and Otis your doggy...thanks again!
Thanks Christine👍🏻💜
The professionalism of your vlogs never ceases to amaze me... but this one MUST be your best to date.. co congratulations!! And your coverage of the air crash was so, so well done and almost tear jerking... Colin, your talents are endless... well done both. 👍👍
Thanks so much, Stuart!
So you had a chaperone because Shaun couldn’t walk? Was it some random rambler you accosted Colin?!
The tribute was beautiful, thank you.
Haha! No, a good friend from the local area.
I love fridays with you two guys. So much interesting information and laughs ‘you can’t say that’....
Glad you enjoy it!
Thanks for listing the Air Force crew by name. Much appreciated. Wonderful vlog!
Thanks, Anne! 💜
This is top quality production, boys; really great photography and brilliant narrative, mixing humour and serious things with genuine skill. Glad to see Shaun's OK too. Lots of love to you xxx
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback 💜
I think the rest has done you two good, you got your bounce back. Ready for the next 1000 miles.
Absolutely!
not something I am familiar with in our American history sadly but thanks for showing it to us.
Our pleasure!
Great to see you again lads! You complete my Friday. Have to say though, my heart's in my mouth watching Otis leaning over the side! Cheers, Dave.
Haha, he’s quickly retrieved if he slips 👍🏻
We are only a small Island in terms of landmass, but so large in the history and features of our wonderful landscape!
So many stories! Hope you guys are good 💜
I was doing ok until I saw the poppies on the wreckage. RIP lads🙏 What a wonderful video and well done indeed boys👌😎
Thanks, Marty x
Hi Colin, In addition to my earlier comment on this week’s excellent vlog, my partner wondered whether you are aware that the Cromford and High Peak Railway, which you referred to, was originally built on canal principles i.e. level sections of track with wagons pulled by horses and stationary steam engines pulling the wagons up inclines where locks would have been.
The reason it wasn’t constructed as a canal was that the limestone ground in that area was too porous to hold water. It’s lovely to see the ‘then and now’ photos of the area and apologies in advance if you already know all this 🙂.
P.S my partner wasn’t around at the time - he just likes local history!
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Great Vlog again and very respectful to those poor souls that lost their lives on that WW2 bomber👍
Thank you, Matt x
Thanks for sharing that story about the B29....may they continue to rest in peace.
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Great to see the work that's been done on Todbrook since your docuvlog there and find out more about how the water is managed meanwhile. The section with the plane crash was beautifully shot and composed - what a surreal place to be, felt quite reflective watching that bit. Lovely choice of music again this week too, you really do spoil us with your superb content and editing. Here's hoping restrictions ease for you soon and Otis can find something other than geese to watch on your travels! :)
Yeah, a couple of weeks and we're off!
A pleasure as always. Good to see you've been able to remove lower section of pram cover and trust Otis not to fall/jump in to the canal. Or has he?
Yes he has 🤣
Thank you for honoring the soldiers. I love the out takes they are hilarious. Have a great week.
Thanks, Cherie 💜
Hi Guys we love the Peak Forest canal and hopefully we will be back soon !We sometimes stop in Whaley Bridge when we drive to Macclesfileld to visit our son. We always say how lovely it is and we know which cake shop you mean.....
Liz
Sounds great!
Great vlog loving the history along the way and love the humor can't wait for the next vlog
Glad you enjoyed it
I liked this one alot. The drone footage is very good. It's amazing to see a crashed plane, all together like it is. In the US, people would have taken most of it home for souvenirs over the years. The names of the military service people was a nice tribute and thoughtful. One question, did you guys go and get cake?
Oh yes!
That is such lovely country that you could show us more of the same for weeks more and it would not be in the least boring, fellas. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it because we're not moving if I have anything to do about it 😂
I am a foxes afloat widow now as my husband is hooked on this vlog!!!
Haha! Totally not sorry 😂
...well of course this was very different and new stuff..can't believe that parts of the wreckage 🛬 are still up there and have not been stolen...very well done, as always 🤩😊😄😁
Thanks! x
Nice piece on air crew, great music. Btw Unfurl is ok Colin
Cool, thanks!
Another brilliant gift. Very sensitive coverage of the plane crash and the lost soldiers. Thanks guys.
Our pleasure!
So well done. The crash site brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful music. Take care.
Thank you, Pamela!
Excellent , Love the history and drone footage,thank guys
Glad you enjoyed it
Yea! 9:00 Friday-Foxes afloat time in Denver!
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Watching from the US and really enjoy your content. I am a history buff and am learning so much from your vlogs about the 🇬🇧. Thanks the the information and humor. You both are terrific. Stay safe.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you for another lovely vlog and a beautiful tribute to the airmen. It doesn’t matter how many times you do the same canal as it always looks new and you make the commentary so interesting. I’m so glad I found your channel.
Thank you so much!
You guys are hilarious, love it. Enjoyed the local history and drone footage.
Much appreciated!