My husband was in the RAF was 32 years. I can honestly say that successive Governments have treated our Armed Forces worse and worse. We used to have military hospitals 🙁 thanks for the kind words about us in the UK 🙂 xx

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Our hearts broke when we heard the young Royal Air Force members say that it's just another job in others' eyes. I'm so proud of them for serving their country. I am a proud service member, daughter, wife and granddaughter, and niece. I feel it is the greatest thing one can do for their country. Please tell your husband I said thank you for his service and for you for supporting him along the way. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and share with us. My deepest apologies for my late response. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

@johnp8131

4 ай бұрын

Was at Nocton Hall and then Chessington for rehab' after a work accident back in the mid seventies. Plus both of my sons were born at Wegberg (Rheindahlen) All the RAF medical staff were second to none. Do they still exist other than Medical centre personnel?

There is a video on KZread called 13hrs to Save Britain which shows how the RAF gained air superiority over the Luftwaffe and prevented the invasion of Britain. I live near to the QE Hospital in Birmingham which has a huge military wing and down the road from my house there is a military accommodation block purely for the military medics. I think it is marvellous because we civilians sometimes get treated by the military medics too as many of our hospitals are also teaching hospitals. I remember during the Afghan War, the number of military helicopters taking the injured to the QE - I offered up a prayer to everyone on those helicopters.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful information and the recommendation! Appreciate your time leaving us this comment and for watching our video. My apologies for the late response. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

01:30 Correction The Battle of Britain occurred from July 10th to October 31st 1940, not 1941.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Yes, it was a mistake we're definitely aware of the date. Appreciate your time watching and your correction. My apologies for the late response. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

As a wife of an Army veteran, I’m so glad you had a good evening at the ball. When we were stationed in Germany we shared our camp ( base ) with the American 69th USAFAD. When we had our annual summer / Christmas Sergeants ball the Americans were invited. We always had such a good time, I made some really good friends from different parts of the states and to this day still keep in touch ( my Husband and I are now both now in our early 60s ) we have a reunion in England every year and every couple of years we go back to Germany. Military friends are classed as family. Continue to enjoy your time in England and make lots of memories to look back on as I look back on our time in the military as the best days ( my husband served for 32 years )

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you and your husband for all you have done for this wonderful country! I appreciate you sharing with us. It was such a pleasure to read and learn a little about you both. It is so wonderful to share our lives with you all. Thank you for this wonderful comment and for your time watching our video. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x

My father was a Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force so attended many mess events wonderful memories My grandson is now serving as a Captain in the British Army pleased to hear you are enjoying time with us Brits

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! Thank your son for his service from our family. We appreciate what they're doing for this wonderful country. We love it here and all the wonderful experiences we have had so far. Appreciate your time watching and sharing with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

I liked the ! "Do they have a Royal Navy?" - Yeh! Just!

@DaydreamersBarn

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment and for watching. 🤍 Jess x

@davidlauder-qi5zv

8 ай бұрын

​@@DaydreamersBarnThe Battle of Britain took place in 1940, not 1941.

We love you guys and all of our military allies in the US. We will always be brothers 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, and I know it's truly appreciated to be loved and all. We appreciate your support, dear friend 🤍 Jess

You seem such genuine, lovely people who really appreciate your time here. You are both so open minded and willing to learn.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching and leaving us this wonderful comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

I'm glad you are enjoying your tour in England. I was an RAF radar tech at RAF Neatishead, Norfolk in the late 80's early 90's. My squadron commander was always a USAF Major on an exchange tour. All of them great guys.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Fantastic, thank you so much for sharing. We appreciate learning more when you all share with us. Thank you both for your comment! My apologies for the late response. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

Respect guys . My old man was Royal Navy amd on leave at the height of the BoB and said the sight of the airforce taking on the Germans when Britain was on the verge of an massive invasion gave great hope to the citizen. Unfortunately my uncle was in bomber command and KIA a year later at 21. Thank goodness the USA came onboard so respect is also due to the young lads serving and dying far from home .

While stationed at RAF Lakenheath, I never attended the ball. We never fully appreciate the environment we are in sometimes until later in life. For me, this was another missed opportunity. Thanks for the video and insight.

@DaydreamersBarn

4 ай бұрын

Well, we both understand that at some of our past bases, we didn't appreciate them to the fullest. We're thankful to have this opportunity and experience and share with others. Thank you for your continued support! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x

If Britain had lost the Battle of Britain WWII would have been lost to the Germans. We were vastly outnumbered. It really was a miracle. Most of the pilots were very young, only about 20 years old and all of Europe had been conquered except Britain. We will never forget those pilots.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the reminder of this. Appreciate your time watching our video. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

Great to hear how much you enjoyed mingling . I was a Brit soldier stationed in Germany back in the 70s and used to love doing the same sort of thing. Being with people from other countries, especially face to face talking to people doing a similar job is a great experience . Do you have any sporting things going on? Does your base have any sports teams that compete with local teams playing football. baseball, rugby etc?

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, friend, for sharing! I asked Chris, and he thinks there are teams that play some local teams for some certain sports. Appreciate your time watching and leaving us a wonderful comment/ question. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

UK military branches are. Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army and Royal Air Force. The Army does not hold a Royal title as a whole, because unlike the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force, which have always been single-entity forces. The Army, traditionally and still today, is composed of separate entities of forces that combine together. Most of the separate entities within the Army have been granted the Royal title, such as the Royal Engineers, but some entities within the Army, such as the Foot Guards Regiments, have not been granted the Royal title.

@rowietappy187

10 ай бұрын

It’s probably payback and sour grapes because Oliver Cromwell and his New Model Army (our first professional army) was created to fight the Royalists and depose Charles 1st on behalf of the people and not the monarch.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Yes, thanks for the correction. We're still trying to learn everything. Thank you for sharing the information. My apologies for the late response. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

I was Air Force myself and married Air Force so attended many Battle of Britain Balls. They were always fabulous especially the ones we attended when living in Cyprus.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

I can only imagine! It was such a spectacular experience and a well planned event. Something I will always recommend other American Service members attend if they can. Thank you for your comment and for watching the video. Cheers 🤍 Jess My apologies for the late response.

Your comments reinforce the special relationship we have with the US. It is wonderful that we have you as friends and allies to our nation, our relationship must continue. From UKexArmy.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

We're so thankful to be able to live here and call it home. Thank you so much for your wonderful support. Appreciate your time watching our videos as always, friend! Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris

15th September is Battle of Britain day even though the Battle went on for longer. The 15th was chosen as it was the biggest day for air to air fighting and the heaviest loses for the German Air Force and a turning point in the battle.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the insight! Appreciated your time sharing with us and watching the video. My apologies for the late response. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

Battle of Britain was 1940 not 1941.

Thank you for this video - really appreciate your kind, positive, constructive and informative approach. Lovely to see you strengthening the bonds of friendship between our Countries. Blessings from the UK .

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this kind comment. We appreciate your continued support. Thank you for your time watching our video. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

@n-derbyshire5895

8 ай бұрын

​@@DaydreamersBarn Many thanks for your reply .

So pleased that you had a great evening, thanks for the photos! Those of us old enough, are very grateful for the assistance of the US forces in those dark days, as we are today. I am reminded of this everytime I hear and see a couple of Lakenheath F15's, in the skies over Peterborough. Let me remind you to visit the American War Cemetery at Madeley near Cambridge, before you return home, and also the USAF part of the IWM at Duxford (and the rest of it!) ×

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

I'm so thankful for your time sharing with us. We're so glad that the young service member have such amazing support thanks to all of you all. Thank you for the continued support. Also, thank you for the reminder. My apologies for the late response. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

The spitfire you filmed was great to hear!

@Stevesixty7

10 ай бұрын

Yeah the sound of the Merlin never gets old.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! It was such a chilling moment! Cheers, friend 🤍 Jess x

You both look stunning. Thank you for attending.

@DaydreamersBarn

10 ай бұрын

Oh, it was truly our pleasure! We're looking forward to attending more in the future. 🤍 Jess x

Sounds like fun - can't wait to see your pics. In my misspent youth, we used to go to 'discos' at RAF Honnington which were always, how can I put this? - lively! But also did some balls there too cos they are always fun to dress up for.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment and for watching our video. Appreciate you sharing with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

Did 22 years and my second to last station was Marham. I always tried to miss most "Mess Balls" as I didn't want to buy "Mess Dress" plus I was commuting from near my previous station by the time I "Got my third". Spent a while working jointly with the USAF at Alconbury, Decimomannu in Sardinia and Ramstein in Germany. Whilst we were looked after when serving, I would agree that the US forces are generally more highly thought of and looked after once they come out of the services. Perhaps it's changed since I got out in the mid nineties?

@DaydreamersBarn

4 ай бұрын

We can fully understand trying to avoid purchasing the Mess Dress. It is "Highly Recommended" for SNCOs to get. Once you have them, might as well use them. From what we have been able to gather with the service members here your thoughts still hold true today. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

Thanks for your support. Brits will never be beaten, we stood alone.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

We show respect! Thank you for your comment and for watching the video. My apologies for the late response. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

Another interesting video Jess ! quick point Chris : Battle Of Britain was 1940 not 1941 👍

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your continued support! Cheers 🤍 Jess x

I did two tours at Marham 91-98 and 2011-14. Second tour I lived in the Sgts Mess and was in a mess a few times. Reckon I downed as many pints as we did Heinkels in 1940. Good times.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Fab, thanks for sharing! It's very cool to get to read all that everyone shares with us. Thank you for your comment and for watching our video. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

C&J My wife Suz did her time with the WRAF (when the women's branch was a separate service). This morning she rode her Triumph motorcycle over to Waddington for brunch with the Royal British Legion motorcycle section. When she got home, I asked her how it went? To which she responded with: 'well you know what it's like when a load of ex-mob get together. We compared illnesses, agreed that the country had gone to the dogs, and skillfully avoided all references to political correctness'. 😊 She's also Poppy Appeal co-ordinator for our small town in Lincolnshire (Spilsby). Last year, they raised for ex servicemen and their families over £15K, and that's just from our small town. So, many of us really do value our ex service people. The 2023 Poppy Appeal is launched next month. Wear your poppy with pride.

@margaretflounders8510

10 ай бұрын

lovely story you shared...

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Wow, please tell your wife thank you for her service from Chris and I. She sounds like such a fabulous individual! Thank you for your time sharing and watching the video. My apologies for the late response. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

I live quite near RAF Waddington/ RAF Digby and I know quite a few people who were also at the ball at RAF Mareham. If you’re interested in the topic and want to visit Lincoln, there is the battle of Britain memorial flight museum there there that you can visit, and in Lincoln is the Bomber Command centre, which honours the bomber crews of WW2.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

That's fab! It was a lovely time. We had the pleasure of meeting some amazing people. Wish we had more time to get to know everyone. Appreciate the recommendation it's definitely on our list of must visit before we have to return to the US. Thank you so much for watching and leaving us this comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x

I am overjoyed that you such a good experience, it seems to be "cool" to knock America but I know that the vast majority of us appreciate the relationship we have, especially the military. I have read so much about how the Sergeants mess was always better than the other messes on base 😀. Both of you looked immaculate too, lovely video.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for your kindness! It's such a pleasure sharing with you all. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

Glad you enjoyed your evening .At Duxford air museum Cambridgeshirer Is a memorial to all the American air crew who lost lives over a Europe.,I was so shocked .😢.Poland also played a big part in being a non commonwealth country to help .Thank you .😊

@DaydreamersBarn

3 ай бұрын

We truly did enjoy our evening. We appreciated the memorial and all the history. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

For complex historical reasons the British Army is never called the "Royal Army", just the Army, Royal titles exist at Regimental/Corps level, but contrary to popular belief its nothing to do with the Civil War of the 1640's, it relates to the way that individual Regiments are founded by Royal Commission whilst the RAF and Navy have a single Royal Commission that covers the entire force.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the correction. We appreciate your time and insight. Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

Another memory of the UK to cherish, Jess and Chris. Glad you enjoyed the evening. The 'fly past' would have been the 'Battle of Britian Memorial Flight' with Spitfires and Hurricanes. Althought I've never been in the military myself, I know people who have served at some time or another. We have always appreciated the assistance your forbears provided during WW2 and the sacrifices that were made by ALL allied services in the air, on the seas or on land.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

💯 we have some wonderful memories we have made already. We're just so blessed to have this opportunity. Thank you so much for your comment and for watching the video. Cheers 🤍 Jess & chris

All of the military hospitals were closed pretty much to save money / the UK government is as tight as they come and the military is always regarded as a Cinderella organisation by the UK Treasury

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the insight. Appreciate your time letting us know. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

My cousin learnt to fly in the RAF, after finishing his service, he moved to America to continue to fly Lear jets.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! That's a fantastic opportunity for him. Appreciate your time watching and leaving a comment. My apologies for the late response. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

thank you for your service is not a phrase you will ever hear in england

@DaydreamersBarn

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your insight. We will always say it done to being a proud family full of service members. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x

We absolutely don’t treat our veterans with the respect they deserve. It’s not an exaggeration to call it a complete disgrace and embarrassment to our nation. The USA absolutely has it right in this respect. Keep it up.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

I absolutely love and respect all the veterans. I understand it's a lot to do with a culture thing. To be honest, back in the day, the US did not have respect or pride in their veterans either. I am very thankful that has changed. My apologies for the late response. We truly appreciate your time watching and leaving a comment! 🤍 Jess x

Be on the lookout for local Remembrance Day events. The actual Remembrance Day is Nov 11 with a minutes silence at 11AM. A service is held on the nearest Sunday with the major one in London attended by the King, Prime Minister and veterans from all services but there will also be local services around war memorials.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Hundred percent we had tickets, but it was canceled due to the flooding. Hopefully, next year we can attend one! Thank you so much for your recommendation. We appreciate your comment and your continued support. My apologies for the late response. Unfortunately, we have been dealing with hateful tbulls, and it has taken its toll on my mental health. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

Thanks for this video, I served in the Royal Air Force for 12 years. There is now a Veteran ID card being rolled out now. I have recently received one, however it doesn't really confer much of any benefit as yet! It seems you enjoyed the event. The British forces do excel at formal events. Cheers and Thanks for your service. I do so hope, the next US President continues to support NATO going forward. 🇬🇧 / 🇺🇸

@DaydreamersBarn

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service to this world country! Also, thank you for taking the time to share about the retirement ID card. We loved the event! We appreciate your time watching and leaving a comment. Have a lovely Sunday! Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x

Really enjoyed this u still got to go Duxford 😊 x

@DaydreamersBarn

4 ай бұрын

We will keep it on the list. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

You both looked great, BTW.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate the kindness. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

We do have a Veteran Id card but we have to apply for it through the H M Forces.

@DaydreamersBarn

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! We definitely appreciate your time watching and letting us know. We love and appreciate all who have served and still serve. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x

Oh and you're right the US does way better looking after its veterans, we need to learn from you in this respect ❤

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

It made my heart so sad to hear from some wonderful men, and women said that it's just another job. I will always appreciate both our military men and women for what they do. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

Pleased you had a good time.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, friend! It's such a fantastic experience getting to live and appreciate our lives here in England. Thank you for your comment and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

I'm guessing it was the station, Sgt's Mess Ball? The head of the Sgt's Mess is the RSM or RAF equivalent (he's also head of the Cpl's Mess), officers can only enter if invited. My military qualifications were accepted by UK educational institutes, but, I did have to pay for the civilian certificates myself. I'm glad you're enjoying your time in UK.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching our video. Thank you for sharing with us your experience. Also, my apologies for the late response. Thank you for your time watching and leaving us a comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

Very smart both of you (English for well turned out/well dressed)

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Tony! Cheers 🤍 Jess x

I totally respect our armed forces as my brother was a para in the 90s he served in northern Ireland , bosnia and the gulf . You should check out the documentary 3 hours that saved Britain it's very good . And thank you for your service you are appreciated 😊 ❤

@claregale9011

10 ай бұрын

13hours 😊

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Yes, we appreciate you, and thank you! We have definitely watched the movie. My apologies for the late response. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

The 2 biggest things in The Battle of Britain was that Air Chief Marsha Hugh Dowding had organised radar and organised quick response known as the Dowding System, it was the word's first wide area ground controlled interception network. The second was that the Germans stopped attacking air bases and radars because Britain was bombing German cities and Hitler ordered retaliatory attacks on British cities and this gave British air bases time to rebuild. Third precious British pilots bailing out could fly again whilst German pilots were captured and thus out of the war. Lastly British industry ramped up air production and were actually outbuilding the German aircraft industry. OF course both sides had brave pilots but British pilots had the advantage of far more fuel whilst German pilots had to fly home before too long or risk ditching in the channel;

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Application your time sharing this wonderful information. Thank you for your time leaving us this insightful comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x

Lovely video, you two are adorable, its always hard to do a comparison, especially on youtube, but you would of got the true comparisons from the UK sergeants so you know the truth...absolutely gorgeous dress, happy you chose number 1 as it looked not just lovely but comfortable as well...and your hubby comes across as so protective and kind....such great videos enjoying life in the UK and just embracing life ❤

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

We absolutely loved the event and highly recommend anyone who is able to attend to go. Chris is very protective and kind. He's my biggest fan, I always say. It's always a pleasure reading your kind comments. Hope you have a great weekend ahead. Cheers 🤍 Jess x I will say it again. My apologies for the late response.

@glastonbury4304

8 ай бұрын

@DaydreamersBarn ...you have a heart of gold and although strangers your empathy is a comfort ...social media is a funny thing and it's 21st century, connecting and learning...there's no real right or wrong, just listening debating, I buried my dad yesterday and all he ever wanted in life is peace of mind ...you both are truly a love story of compassion and politeness ...never think your best is never good enough as you 2 have a wonderful gift ...forget countries different beliefs and culture, we are fundamentally the same...there's more good in the world...when we think we are always right then we given up learning...I got into this over covid and now follow you Amanda Rae and Magenta Otter Travels who is a Texan and knows more about the UK than I do...now there's a testament to how lovely Americans are without the nonsence of Healthcare and guns ...we as people are the same....different worlds but the same world...I really want you to succeed at this youtube thingy ...I only follow 3 as you all are so lovely and its nice to hear you talk about the UK ...♥️🌈😘

I think we look at joining the army etc is a choice, and I say that as a daughter of a veteran who was in the army during the height of the troubles in Northern Ireland. When he left it was with exemplary conduct Veteran are respect we just don't go around thanking people for their service like prayer. Only on rememberence day. It happened to my Dad a couple if times someone thanked him for his service and he was very uncomfortable and embarrassed and said he was just doing his job.

@chriswood4011

10 ай бұрын

Nice to know i am not the only one to feel embarrassed on the only time it happened to me.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

The army is simply the British Army / not the Royal Army

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Fab, thanks for the correction! Cheers 🤍 Jess

Highly recommend watching " 13 Hours That Saved Britain " on KZread . Great documentary about the day the Battle Of Britain turned in favour for the country . Deepest respect and thanks to the armed forces of both our nations . 🇺🇲 🇬🇧 .

@DaydreamersBarn

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, friend, for the wonderful recommendation! We have and was truly moving. Also, thank you for watching our videos. 🤍 Jess x

@davidlauder-qi5zv

8 ай бұрын

​@@DaydreamersBarnThe documentary has a misleading title. As you are clearly aware, the Battle of Britain lasted from 10 July to 31 October 1940. The video concerns the events of only one day of the Battle, albeit a turning point. But many who don't have any knowledge about the Battle think the title means that it lasted only 13 hours. To give you a much better overall view of the Battle I recommend you watch the feature film made in 1968 starring Michael Caine and Lawrence Olivier called (not surprisingly!) "Battle of Britain ". Highly recommended.

Look up Wikipedia: "Royal Navy". 🇬🇧❤🇺🇸

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks for the recommendation! Love learn something new from you all. Thank you for watching. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

!940, not 1941.

@DaydreamersBarn

8 ай бұрын

That's right, thanks. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

1940!!!!

@DaydreamersBarn

4 ай бұрын

Correct.... Thanks for your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

You need a mic nearer to you Or speak up...

@Stevesixty7

10 ай бұрын

Or you need a hearing aid, I had no problems hearing them.

@thomaslowdon5510

10 ай бұрын

@@Stevesixty7 No l dont need a hearing aid thanks.. You need manners thats clear.... Respect is obviously not one of your atributes....

@Stevesixty7

10 ай бұрын

I wasn't disrespectful at all sir, I just replied as I saw. They weren't difficult to hear.

@amyw6808

10 ай бұрын

Hi had no problem. Maybe turn the volume up on your device?

@CtrlOptDel

10 ай бұрын

Usually the (not entirely undeserved) complaint is that Americans are too loud… there’s no pleasing some people.