Historic Wendover Utah/Nevada - Airfield Museum
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Жыл бұрынHistoric Wendover Utah/Nevada - Airfield Museum
The desert oasis of Wendover may be best known today for land speed records attempted on the nearby Bonneville Salt Flats, but this state-straddling community first used this world-renowned, otherworldly landscape as a top-secret military training site during World War II. This remote desert landscape was a specialized training base for B-17 and B-24 bomber crews, including the 509th Composite Group and B-29 Enola Gay unit who carried the atomic bombs dropped over Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Today, military history lovers will discover a nearly complete historic Wendover Air Force Base-turned-Historic Wendover Airfield Museum Plus the victory highway - Lincoln Highway and more
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@williamterry9819 Жыл бұрын
A great glimpse into the sacrifices made by “the greatest generation”. Train to face your death in the Pacific, and so many never returned.
@josephkeylich9552 Жыл бұрын
So sad but true!
@jimbridge4166 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. It's amazing what you see away from the interstate highways.
@rvertv Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@Yormsane Жыл бұрын
You'd think the WW2 air base commanders would have insisted on a 'no photography' policy for security reasons, especially with the Manhattan Project in full swing. But the official photographer did a wonderful job capturing those momentous times.
@marcdenton2996 Жыл бұрын
Official U. S. Army Air Corps photographer with the permission of the Base Commander. Thank goodness someone had the insight to capture the facts for posterity.
@brenthaley3236 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Taking us places we may never be able to go. Enjoy so much.
@henrywardell4635 Жыл бұрын
God Bless , United States America , Russ , RVerTV Fans. We Love RVerTV - Grand Journey Thru U.S.A. - Grand Videos - Grand Music. Thank you Russ - RVerTV - TOO COOL 4 SCHOOL.
@justindelarosa9752 Жыл бұрын
Hey Russ! My father who is 81 and I have really enjoyed watching your videos together. We live in Glendale, AZ. Keep up the great historical content and stay safe while you're on the road.
@lloydbaker6988 Жыл бұрын
Hey ,Hey, It's RVerTV Russ, Thanks For Letting Us Pile In Today For The Ride Along To Wendover. TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL👍
@rvertv Жыл бұрын
Any time!
@beckyyoung725 Жыл бұрын
❤️ love the storyboards. I always learn something new about this country! Thank you Russ!👏🏻
@melissajoy2615 Жыл бұрын
You find the coolest places to visit Russ! I love the storyboards and all the history you share with us! Thank you so much for giving me something to dream about. I can not wait to get out when it cools down here in AZ.
@kellecetraro4807 Жыл бұрын
My godfather was Reserve Base Commander at Wendover for 8 years. I love seeing these kind of videos
@juliebradford2999 Жыл бұрын
Yuk Donald's stop my coffee shop. Hahaha. Thanks for Sharing! Stay Safe.
@nameredacted7955 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Wendover in the 50's, the base was still active and there were dozens of surplus B-29's and B-17's stored there. There was no West Wendover then, and the Nugget Casino was the Stateline and across the street where the Montego Bay is was the A-1 club, ( both owned by the same family), as a kid I would jump the fence and go out to the base and sneak into the hangers, where I would be a pest to the guys working there on the planes, mostly C-119's and F-86 jets, asking a million questions, some airmen would buy me a Coke sometimes, others ignored me and one time a sergeant grabbed me and put me in an Air Force truck ( what a treat!) and took me home, he knocked on the door and my Mom came out and he asked her to keep me off of the base, after he left, I ran down the road, crawled through the fence and beat him back there. I also got out to the Salt Flats with my dad to watch the cars run, that was exciting! I still try to get out there for Speedweek when I can, but it's more difficult as I age. Sometimes I wish I could turn time back to that magical place and be seven years old again.
@bobkent2334 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation Russ. Congrats to Wendover for maintaining the old WWII base. After combat flying P-39 fighters on Guadalcanal, in 1944 my father was assigned as a flight instructor at an Army Airbase in Thomasville, Georgia. Decades later, he & my Mom were driving past Thomasville on the I-95 interstate when they decided to make a detour to visit the old airbase. They stopped at a gas station to ask for directions. The young attendant told them there had never been an airbase in Thomasville. My father told him, "Just point the way to the city airport; that's where it was."
@SPak-rt2gb Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the trip and the history. It's to bad they don't have a B-29 on display at the museum. Safe Travels
@bobcolleton6690 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos! You do a great job, that museum looks incredible. Thanks
@00Mandy00 Жыл бұрын
Wendover Will used to be on the Utah/Nevada state line. I’m glad they kept it in town.
@ksr1177 Жыл бұрын
I've actually never heard of this place looks really cool. Thanks for the history lesson again and another great video.
@susanstrickland6774 Жыл бұрын
Really nice video, enjoyed all the history. Happy there has been so much upkeep to the facilities. Great museum. Loved the eagle statue. Looks like a nice town. 🙂👍
@daviestallow Жыл бұрын
I have one of those old wool army blankets my uncle bought back with him after serving during WW2. It is scratchy but, boy, does it keep you warm. I have on my bed every winter.
@nimou777 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Russ for letting me hitch another ride on this Scenic Journey with You! They bring back many special memories. Peace Love and Many Blessings from Northern Arizona!👍✌️❤️🙏🙏🙏😇
@stephenbrown3763 Жыл бұрын
Hey Russ!!! "QUICK TRIP" between 2 "STATES"!!! Be Safe!!!
@RickCecrle-ep9ui Ай бұрын
Interestig as all get out! Love you and you're trails, can't wai't for more.
@selrod55 Жыл бұрын
All the men that must have passed threw that base, The Greatest Generation !! Sad now there almost all gone now. Great video.
@comebackonthis247 Жыл бұрын
And there's Marine Corp Air Bases. Don't forget those
@KAW5 Жыл бұрын
I told them that you recommended this place! I even wrote it in the comments when you sign in. They said a few people have been there already based on your recommendation!! Thank you!!
@yawndave Жыл бұрын
Hey Russ, thanks for the tour of the airfield. Hopefully they can continue their preservation efforts so folks can appreciate the history of the site for years to come. Don't miss the railroad museum in Ely! Happy trails!
@jroar123 Жыл бұрын
My Grandfather was stationed there during WW2. He was an officer and a pilot.
@desertrose9499 Жыл бұрын
Never been there. Thanks for great adventures! Safe travels.
@terryhill545 Жыл бұрын
I am 78 yrs. young I have 2 of the old wool blankets which were issued to me back in the day.They still look brand new. spent a lot of nights under them .
@marcdenton2996 Жыл бұрын
History is certainly a fascinating subject. Thank goodness someone had the idea & motivation to save it.
@marcdenton2996 Жыл бұрын
Official U. S. Army Air Corps photographer with the permission of the Base Commander. Thank goodness someone had the insight to capture the facts for posterity.
@ClubhouseRide Жыл бұрын
I liked your tour of the old air base very much. I've driven through that area a couple times over the years. Desolate, dusty and forever dry but not yet forsaken.
@robertlafnear7034 10 ай бұрын
LOOKS like a fine place to move the Reno Air Races to......... wide open , not many houses,....... good parking.... Hotel rooms galore... yep this is THE PLACE !
@caldeirarigs Жыл бұрын
Spetacular! You heard me when I ask you to show this part of interestate 80. Have many attraction along I80. I was visited Wendover and West Wendover in 2015 and I saw these places. I love those part of USA. Thanks a lot from Brazil!
@davypeugeot Жыл бұрын
Very interesting and excellent video again. Thank you ,watching from South east Ireland.
@stevenmoser7233 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Reminds one of the army air corps in roswell n.m. I lived 30 years in wichita and many of the bombers were made there. Godspeed.
@andythompson7725 Жыл бұрын
My unit re-opened Wendover airfield in 1980 and we returned in 81, 84, and 85! I went on 3 of the 4 deployment. We almost didn't go in 80 because Mt Saint Helen's just erupted and there was real concern about volcanic ash causing major problems with jet engines. Also Iran had just changed over and the USAF wanted extensive bare base desert combat flying. We went there in early June and it snowed on the other side of I-80 the first night we were there. It was a very memorable deployment. Actually most everybody who went volunteered to go again! The USAF stopped going there in 85 because Nellis AFB was about 500 miles away and difficult to support from that far away!
@edvisme Жыл бұрын
Oh yes. Ive spent many or hours at this historic airfield. You could climb up that tower to the platform if you wanted. Also, some movie trivia. The Movie Independence Day, parts of it was filmed there at the field. The part there the aliens come down and shot up the Military and their jeeps, etc., that was filmed over on the south side of the field. Another movie trivia is that old plane you walked into, that was the Airplane prop that was used in the movie Con Air 1997 with Nicolas Cage. That is the plane that crashed and was driven down the city street in the movie. A lot of famous people stepped foot on that plane. So much more history there that you wasn't told about. So, off to Ely now. Are you going to go to the visit the train yard and see the ghost train, maybe take a trip on it? You will be amazed at the history there. Hopefully you will catch the tour of the entire facility and get the back story on everything about the train yard. I'm looking forward to seeing your Vlog about it.
@Al_Dente1 Жыл бұрын
If you ever find yourself in Pooler, GA, be sure to visit the 8th Air Force National Museum. It is amazing. It is located just off I-95.
@steveshortridge6255 Жыл бұрын
I'll be sure to watch this video a few more times since it brings back great memories excellent video Russ thanks
@KAW5 Жыл бұрын
We really enjoyed learning about this area! Thanks for the recommendation!
@markreynolds9570 Жыл бұрын
What a great stop in the middle of nowhere. I'm blown away. Can't wait to see it. My father would have gone crazy over that place. He died in 2003, flew Navy torpedo bombers.
@gabemontiel3122 Жыл бұрын
thank you for showing this
@lindabrown2211 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos and to get a little history refresher course is like the icing on top. Thank you
@raysmith735 Жыл бұрын
those old hangers looks so cool...it looks like as if I was seeing Madres airport in Madres, OR. Nearly identical. Thanks for sharing. Now I want to make a visit here.
@cowboytroy3033 Жыл бұрын
Russ I look forward to your podcast I hope to get out to the southwest soon but until then your podcasts keep me motivated...safe travels Russ ..take care
@electricfatbikeadventures2100 Жыл бұрын
Half the town is crazy and the other half is fun.
@richardtaylor1419 Жыл бұрын
I moved to Wendover in October 1978, lived there for 2 years. It sure has changed alot since then. 3 casinos, Stateline, Hideaway and Jims, that was it. Hideaway had a great hamburger and Stateline had a buffet that couldn't be beat $.
@jinx007e Жыл бұрын
I was deployed to wendover years ago for a military exercise. That plane you walked into was the actual plane used in the movie Con-Air, hence the US Marshalls stenciled on it. 👍😊
@dorisbuchmann4164 Жыл бұрын
Great history reminder! Thanks!
@vecherd Жыл бұрын
We have Joint base Lewis-McCord in WA. Which is Army/Air Force. I love all the museums you take us too :) My father was a P-39 crew member.
@RichardFelstead1949 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@joemac816 Жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos Russ,TY
@jillmackie6012 Жыл бұрын
All of your videos are awesome; this one is no exception!!
@nancycain4434 Жыл бұрын
Cool
@TheBirdandEagle Жыл бұрын
You make great videos. Thank you.
@cynforrest Жыл бұрын
Great vid, Russ. Really enjoyed all the history. Thanks for the ride-a-long. Travel safe -
@tericampbell570 Жыл бұрын
Glad you got to experience Wendover. Didn't you love the airfield museum! Such an interesting place to visit with so much history. Safe travels!
@evelynwinchester4726 Жыл бұрын
Hi there, found your channel by chance, saw your Havasu Lake boat ride and the new Indian casino. I worked for that tribe , the Chemehuevi, back in the mid 1990's. I also saw the Parker, Az., and now checking out your Lincoln Hwy. videos. You have a nice voice and fun laugh. Am going to watch more of your videos. Thank you, I love history and trying to see if I can find somewhere out of Southern Calif. to move to. At 66, it's a little scary.
@OleGeezerCirca1941 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation Thank you for filming all the neat historic places. Keep the videos coming.😃👌
@janeburton7647 3 ай бұрын
Very interesting informative video! Thanks so much!
@bennetts-revenge_2 Жыл бұрын
I want to say Thanks for showing the area brings back memories of when my husband was an OTR trucker. We went out the way quite a few times.
@lucyfoster8624 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the historic tour. I enjoyed seeing the items that I could only see after I was born by touring with u. Heard a lot about this place & read and saw the pictures in history class. Nice to know it was preserved.
@charleshicks3492 Жыл бұрын
That museum is amazing; great video 😎😎😎😎😎👌👌👌👍👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩🤩
@garymorris5974 Жыл бұрын
Watch your speed and the cross walks in Nevada .🚓
@lindamartin2045 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.... marvelous 👍👍🎶😎🤗😳. Makes me want to go again. Been a few years. One time the fellas pulled the beautiful blue and gray jets out of a hangar prepared for flight. Blue and gray...would that be air force and navy? Was walking down the hill just in time to see them take off. Was on the loneliest highway couple months ago. Are we going for vintage train ride in Ely? Truly amazing. Take care
@kimberlyshalaby1134 Жыл бұрын
🙋Hello Russ! I liked visiting the Airfield Museum; was very nice, rich with history. 👍
@joemiles6917 Жыл бұрын
We have been in West Wendover many many times at the Pilot. It was a fuel stop. Never knew that air field is there, good to know.
@lyleme1951 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour Russ..... When we get back to Bullhead I'm going to plan a trip to Wendover..... The old air base interests me.
@johndiaz7240 Жыл бұрын
Great history lessons
@buck644 Жыл бұрын
BTW. Love your content. Keep the videos coming.
@janblake9468 Жыл бұрын
My father, a civilian scientist, helped develop the "Fatman's" implosion detonator at Los Alamos, but occasionally went to Wendover to assist in the practice loading of inert Fatmans into B-29's. Fatmans were so large that they had to be lifted up into a bomber from a pit in the parking apron. Many years ago I asked him if he liked Wendover. He said no, it was to too windy and dusty unlike New England where he lived before the war.
@sledawgpilot Жыл бұрын
Very cool, he definitely helped make history. I used to go there as a corporate pilot in the 90s. Sitting out there by yourself at night was pretty creepy. It’s actually seems restored now.
@charleyfolkes Жыл бұрын
Jan did you guys live at Los Alamos at the time? That’s an interesting place. People with PHD’s working at the local sandwich shop !?!
@janblake9468 Жыл бұрын
@@charleyfolkes Yes, 1944-46. I was born in the Army hospital there.
@charleyfolkes Жыл бұрын
@@janblake9468 Wow, what an interesting period of time you witnessed ! Very interesting town even until this day huh?!
@janblake9468 Жыл бұрын
@@charleyfolkes I have not been back since the 1960's. I don't know how she got away with it, but my mom took many photos of Los Alamos when we lived there. I have her album. Father was at Trinity. Before he left to go there. he told mom to look south at 5:30 am on July 16th. She saw the glow.
@desertrose9499 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@desertrose9499 Жыл бұрын
Buy some coffee ☕️
@richardl.7390 Жыл бұрын
Incredible all that you can miss when you're not even aware of the existence of these historical treasures. Magificent locale and wonderful video, as always. Another place to explore. RICHARD
@evelynlammel5680 Жыл бұрын
In June when my Son's family and I stopped by there is was not open. That museum is fantastic. My Son is a Veteran he just retired a few yrs back and my Dad is a Veteran from World War 2. I wished it was open when we stopped. Thank you for taking me along.
@stevej7139 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Russ ! I will have to stop in Wendover next time I pass by !
@Carol-qy9tu Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I have a friend whose father was a integral part of the Manhattan Project. I will definitely tell her about this video.
@toms4899 Жыл бұрын
This was very interesting. I have been through and stopped and stayed overnight in Wendover many times and never knew about the Airplane Museum, I will have to be sure and stop there next time.
@alejack12001 Жыл бұрын
Great visit Russ. Super cool at that airfield and museum. I wonder if there are houses that sit on the boarder of each state. Sleep in Nevada and shower in Utah. Well worth the visit thanks for taking your viewers along.
@evelynwinchester4726 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tour of the very historic base. My dad was in the Army Air Corp in 1946-48. Not at that base, but in the Southwest. Very interesting.
@jerrytwolanes4659 Жыл бұрын
Hey Russ! Thanks for keeping the passenger seat open for me!
@martyrose Жыл бұрын
Didn't he take that out? LOL! 😁
@bobontour4552 Жыл бұрын
Hi Russ! I’ve been to Bonneville a few weeks ago. Didn’t know about the old airbase. Awesome…. Maybe next time!? Like your videos!👍 take Care eh!🤪
@scable-eq7bp Жыл бұрын
Thanks Russ, that was a cool aviation museum.........
@Likedale3 Жыл бұрын
Wendover Nevada is in Mountain time zone ...The only Nevada town on Mountain time
@donh.5557 Жыл бұрын
You are correct.
@cowboygeologist7772 Жыл бұрын
I haven't been there in years. Thanks for posting. Great museum. I still have an expensive big B-25 Mitchell airplane wall clock I bought there. It never worked right. I put batteries in it anyway so the hands move but it will be off by hours in just a day or two. LoL
@skyebird3933 Жыл бұрын
Really cool video. Never heard of this AFB from the past. Thank you for finding and filming all the neat historical places. 😊
@thomasharroun8068 Жыл бұрын
Check your smart phone. The phone knows where the timezones are. Also the airplane you visited is a Fairchild C-123 Provider used in Vietnam
@nameredacted7955 Жыл бұрын
That plane was also the aircraft in the movie "Con Air." The steering wheel was how they steered while making the movie.
@ljiljanamahmutagic6186 Жыл бұрын
Hello,Our❤️Dear❤️Sir ! This is my first comment to you. You have special place in our hearts since you are the First KZfaq channel we have been following since 2019... ...you videos are my background whenever possible and you music has power to relax me at once... Thank you for all your hard work and efforts. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for the great History lesson today.
@tomgraham7755 Жыл бұрын
I live one hundred miles from Wendover and have worked with Hill AFB ut. On some aspects of the museum. My father was stationed there when his squadron left England. The base was far fron prying eyes so the B-29 crews dropped concrete fill castings to simulate the atomic bomb. Gifs had no where to go for R&R so a Mormon entrepreneur bought a large canvas military chow hall tent and opened a small casino. Mind you it was over one hundred miles from SALT lake city and two hundred miles to Elko. A two lane highway east and west and a railroad both ways. My father told me of many of missions lasting for hours before bombing runs over the Great Salt Lake. HIS bomber wasn't selected to go with Tibits to the specific theater. I unassisted Hill AFB environmental personnel remove acetylene tank on mountains used for navigation sighting. Great
@robertjean659 Жыл бұрын
Great video Russ, so much history at that airfield. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍
@aj-2savage896 Жыл бұрын
I was in Nevada 82-84, and there was a newspaper article about Tibbetts' HQ building being FOR SALE by the government. You had to agree to maintain it and keep its historic appearance intact. Still regret not selling organs to buy it.
@danielnovoa3872 Жыл бұрын
I did a tdy there 40 years ago For red flag exercises. We were out of Luke afb. We stayed in the old barracks no ac slept in cots long days. Probably as close as the old days would have been. Quite an experience. So glad they have kept the history up very important.
@jkmsaturn 8 ай бұрын
Fun fact: Montego Bay Resort Casino parking resides in Utah. As you enter the front doors (under the Porte-cochere) you cross into Nevada.
@rickcampbell4920 Жыл бұрын
Hi Russ, I stayed at that KOA about 7 weeks ago, it was busy at night and empty the next morning. :)
@larryjohnson6398 Жыл бұрын
Great video that back when the country had pride.
@pauldubois9033 Жыл бұрын
Hay Russ go to Chreey creek NV. look up the Carter Ranch.... Kool beans 😁
@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31 Жыл бұрын
Yep we had our six cylinder 54 Studebaker going over 200 mph at Bonneville. 302 cubic inches out of a school bus GMC. Fueled on alcohol and nitro methane.
@JohnMarston000 Жыл бұрын
If I had more money saved up, I would do what you do. I’ve done jt before but it only lasts so long! Wandering forever.
@ronaldclark2624 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, thank you! Traffic control towers manage takes off and landing! Air route traffic control centers manage in route traffic! Ron PTL USA, retired
@JanelleVocate-Ames Жыл бұрын
YAY!!!!!
@nationalparksprincess3216 Жыл бұрын
Love Wendover ❤️
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