Deserted Airfield - maybe...

[GFWilliams]

Just been doing yet more research for various photoshoots..

Come across this: http://www.content-delivery.co.uk/aviation/airfiel...

Does anyone know anything more about this airfield?
Could be worth checking out..

Thanks

[smack]

fk bks st!!!!!!! I spent 15 min writing a reply, fking PH servers decide to ask for a login, and lost the lot.

Yes, I know about it, you probably can get access, and I might have photos of the airfield I took about 5 years ago.

[GFWilliams]

smack said:

fk bks st!!!!!!! I spent 15 min writing a reply, fking PH servers decide to ask for a login, and lost the lot.

Yes, I know about it, you probably can get access, and I might have photos of the airfield I took about 5 years ago.

Thanks for the reply, YHM

[D14 AYS]

Wow, I didn't know that was there! Perhaps a few Ken Block motion shots? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs-jAImScms

[Stig]

Be aware:

"Yeah that's Wisley. No goer really ( unless tarmac is your thing!). I surveyed it over a year ago. There is a substantial stretch of runway but it has a public footpath running through the middle of it. This is made of armco barrier. The fields have been split up between several farms and contain different crops. I tried to find out who the owner is but drew a blank. I believe that the council may own it now. There has been 3 planning applications recently (20 years); low cost housing, waste incinerator and car boot sales. The first 2 failed and the 3rd was withdrawn. "

[smack]

GFWilliams said:

Thanks for the reply, YHM

George, YHM

[tuscan_al]

I might be able to sort something for RAF Odiham runway if thats what your looking for. It would have to be a weekend and fit around flying hours, and a little donation from all to Help For Heroes might held the deal..

Or we can do a hoon to cornwall and my local neck of the woods, Davidstow Airfield. All common land, everyone uses it to learn to drive. Maybe a future clotted cream run could head that way. Some great roads on the north coast too.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&amp...

http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/19231757....

[smack]

Stig said:

Be aware:

"Yeah that's Wisley. No goer really ( unless tarmac is your thing!). I surveyed it over a year ago. There is a substantial stretch of runway but it has a public footpath running through the middle of it. This is made of armco barrier. The fields have been split up between several farms and contain different crops. I tried to find out who the owner is but drew a blank. I believe that the council may own it now. There has been 3 planning applications recently (20 years); low cost housing, waste incinerator and car boot sales. The first 2 failed and the 3rd was withdrawn. "

Yes, you can't really to any quick driving on it (amco running across most of the runway doesn't help), and the tarmac is no longer in the state it once was.

[GFWilliams]

smack said:

Stig said:

Be aware:

"Yeah that's Wisley. No goer really ( unless tarmac is your thing!). I surveyed it over a year ago. There is a substantial stretch of runway but it has a public footpath running through the middle of it. This is made of armco barrier. The fields have been split up between several farms and contain different crops. I tried to find out who the owner is but drew a blank. I believe that the council may own it now. There has been 3 planning applications recently (20 years); low cost housing, waste incinerator and car boot sales. The first 2 failed and the 3rd was withdrawn. "

Yes, you can't really to any quick driving on it (amco running across most of the runway doesn't help), and the tarmac is no longer in the state it once was.

I was more thinking for static shots with a few panning shots (and maybe a rig shot or two if I can persuade someone with one to come along..)
I recon it is worth a trip over just to see what it is like...
Anyone up for a quick look sometime?

tuscan_al said:

I might be able to sort something for RAF Odiham runway if thats what your looking for. It would have to be a weekend and fit around flying hours, and a little donation from all to Help For Heroes might held the deal..

Or we can do a hoon to cornwall and my local neck of the woods, Davidstow Airfield. All common land, everyone uses it to learn to drive. Maybe a future clotted cream run could head that way. Some great roads on the north coast too.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&amp...

http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/19231757....

I like the sound of both of these options (although I would have to ride with one of you down there..)
I would be a bit worried about using an active RAF airfield as there are a lot of restrictions on what you can take photos of (Last time I went flying with RAF Cadets I wasn't allowed to take any photos with a helicopter in the background..)


I recon I should go and check out wisley with someone (got no transport myself!) and if it is not suited we'll have a chat tuscan_al

George

[Maff]

GFWilliams said:

I would be a bit worried about using an active RAF airfield as there are a lot of restrictions on what you can take photos of (Last time I went flying with RAF Cadets I wasn't allowed to take any photos with a helicopter in the background..)


I recon I should go and check out wisley with someone (got no transport myself!) and if it is not suited we'll have a chat tuscan_al

George

RAF Odiham are OK with photos, or at least I hope so:

[GFWilliams]

Maff said:

GFWilliams said:

I would be a bit worried about using an active RAF airfield as there are a lot of restrictions on what you can take photos of (Last time I went flying with RAF Cadets I wasn't allowed to take any photos with a helicopter in the background..)


I recon I should go and check out wisley with someone (got no transport myself!) and if it is not suited we'll have a chat tuscan_al

George

RAF Odiham are OK with photos, or at least I hope so:

That is just tooooooooo cooool
And you've GOT to come along as that clio looks amazing

[GFWilliams]

tuscan_al said:

I might be able to sort something for RAF Odiham runway if thats what your looking for. It would have to be a weekend and fit around flying hours, and a little donation from all to Help For Heroes might held the deal..

Or we can do a hoon to cornwall and my local neck of the woods, Davidstow Airfield. All common land, everyone uses it to learn to drive. Maybe a future clotted cream run could head that way. Some great roads on the north coast too.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&amp...

http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/19231757....

YHM

[Ozmira]

tuscan_al said:

I might be able to sort something for RAF Odiham runway if thats what your looking for. It would have to be a weekend and fit around flying hours, and a little donation from all to Help For Heroes might held the deal..

Or we can do a hoon to cornwall and my local neck of the woods, Davidstow Airfield. All common land, everyone uses it to learn to drive. Maybe a future clotted cream run could head that way. Some great roads on the north coast too.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&amp...

http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/19231757....

never been to Cornwall before, sounds nice though from what everyone has told me. plus it looks like a cool airfeild.

[Surrey Rat]

If you go to Wisley, make sure it's not dark and you don't both sit in the car and accidently keep pressing your brake lights, you might get some un-invited people

have you looked at Dunsfold??

[GFWilliams]

Surrey Rat said:

If you go to Wisley, make sure it's not dark and you don't both sit in the car and accidently keep pressing your brake lights, you might get some un-invited people

have you looked at Dunsfold??

What do you mean about uninvited people?

I have looked at Dunsfold - Too expensive for the quantity of cars I want

George

[Sods Law]

Maff said:

GFWilliams said:

I would be a bit worried about using an active RAF airfield as there are a lot of restrictions on what you can take photos of (Last time I went flying with RAF Cadets I wasn't allowed to take any photos with a helicopter in the background..)


I recon I should go and check out wisley with someone (got no transport myself!) and if it is not suited we'll have a chat tuscan_al

George

RAF Odiham are OK with photos, or at least I hope so:

They didnt mind us Photo and Videoing when Nigel and I decided to disposed of some tyres