This is what it was like inside an abandoned RAF base that was central to defending the UK against the Nazis, before the site was completely demolished.
Daniel Sims, 32, visited the former RAF Church Fenton site before it was torn down but has recently released a video showing what it was like after years of decay.
The base, located near Tadcaster in North Yorkshire, was established in 1937 and was key to fighting the Luftwaffe during World War two.
The buildings hosted significant squadrons – including the first RAF ‘Eagle’ Squadron of American volunteers, the first all-Canadian RAF Squadron, and the first all-Polish RAF Squadron.
It was used as a front-line home defence station up until July 1959 and then it then became a pilot training school.
The RAF left in 2013 and it later became the private Leeds East Airfiled, but many of the buildings had been left to rot until they were demolished last year.
In the video for his YouTube channel BeardedReality, Daniel shows some of the rooms that were taken over by nature, including an old bar and kitchen area.
Many of the rooms were completely empty but have been covered with graffiti.
In some, the floors had collapsed and there was debris hanging from the ceilings.
The video shows Daniel and his companions running at different points after hearing other people in the building.
At the end of the video, Daniel tells viewers: “That was RAF Fenton, AKA Leeds East Airport. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get into the tower because security rolled up right beside us.
“The place is fecking creepy but an amazing explore.”
After posting the video on YouTube, some viewers asked Daniel for more information about the site but he told them the buildings he visited were now gone.
One wrote: “Cool abandoned place in leeds i be going there to paint.”
Daniel replied: “Aha the place is unfortunately gone but was a super cool place.”
Another added: “Sad to see, flew here a couple of times as an air cadet.”
Daniel responded: “Ohh thats amazing thank you for sharing and yes it’s a shame it’s gone.”
Someone else said: “I’m so glad I subscribed to this channel.”
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