Pzkpfw-e Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I was standing in a field near Bracebridge Heath. at 1.15, when it was intended to fly over, the weather was really quite pleasant, given a new eta of 2pm and at 1.55, the heavens opened!:mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsmoke7 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Clear skies ?I'm sat on airfield north of Scampton and can assure you the weather is fairly crap. cloud base of 2500-3000ft, broken in places, scattered showers and due to get worse later. However, there's still a chance it could break if the wind pushes it out. We've just stuck the covers back on the aircraft. I spy a bit of blue sky... I ment off the coast of Iceland smart guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Lets hope that this historic occasion builds enough enthusiasm and excitement to get another Lancaster or two that we have in museums here back in the air. Now that would be mind blowing!!!! I would give money to that project. COME ON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 The only other UK Lanc likely to fly again is Just Jane at East Kirkby. The RAF & IWM Lancs will never see daylight again, never mind air under their wings. The only other option is the Kermit Weeks Lancaster in the US, crushed at Woodford in the UK, when the hangar collapsed on it. ( The pictures get more sad as you scroll down the page - http://www.timefadesaway.co.uk/strathallan/kb976/kb_976_7.html ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I believe Kermits Lanc has sat in ISOs for years and has never been looked at to check for deteriation. I think it used to be the one that was a runner in Scotland and was at Woodford for restoration when the roof collapsed. It's a shamebut it will only ever be a composite of airframes and the chances of it getting rebuilt anytime in the near to middle future are slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Slim in Kermit's hands, he has too many other toys to care about a crushed Lancaster, but it is a restoreable airframe, and I'm sure would be sold for the right price. I can't see any of the other world wide museums parting with any of their Lancs, which is why I think "JJ" and the Weeks Lanc are the only two likely candidates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I ment off the coast of Iceland smart guy. Yeh, of course you did.....:nut: Pity he wasn't able to bring them with him. Still, it's here now so fingers crossed for better weather this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Here for tomorrows airshow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Would have been nice to see the Canadian one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Some nice pics and a write-up here: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/08/08/aviation-news-cwhm-lancaster-kb726-c-gvra-arrival-signals-start-of-lancaster-bomber-tour/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Here for tomorrows airshow . That one is the BBMF's Lancaster The Canadian one has a large circular emblem on the nose and the call sign VR-A on the side, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Canadian Lanc currently circuiting the Coningsby area. Just picked it up on Flightradar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Both should be doing a fly over at imps at Headcorn weather permitting fingers crossed. This weekend :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon8910 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Vera just completed some solo practise displays over Coningsby, later joined by Hurricane PZ865 for some formation flying. Couple of pics taken from my back garden, :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 It has been announced August 21st RAF Waddington 3 Avro bombers in formation. http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=EC0840FD-5056-A318-A85EDC2B4193EDFF Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 So does this mean that at the shows all three are attending they will display, or at least fly past, together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austromunga Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Both Lanc's due to fly at the airborne show on the south coast in Eastborne this thurs to sunday... four day event!!! I stay down there every year for the weekend... looking fwd to seeing two lanc's thundering over the town and along coast!!! also they some times have a surprise guest!! Vulcan would be nice!!! fingers crossed sat should be the best weather wise!! http://www.visiteastbourne.com/airbourne/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) The reason for the 2x Lancs and Vulcan on the 21st is the official turf cutting ceremony of the new Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial centre. The day will see the first steps made into the construction of this new memorial dedicated to the crews of Bomber Command, followed by a flypast of the three aircraft. Edited August 12, 2014 by Desert Rat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Just been informed they are flying over my event at MK Museum late August! http://mkmuseum-1940sweekend.weebly.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Just been informed they are flying over my event at MK Museum late August!http://mkmuseum-1940sweekend.weebly.com/ Also supposedly flying over Woburn at the Moth rally on the 17th Rick but no mention on the website though http://www.mothsatwoburn.co.uk/ Tried to get tickets for Sywell but they had sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I don't like you Brits anymore....you get all the fun...:pfrt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMIMA Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The Dunsfold Wings & Wheels press launch got off to a sunny start today (12th August 2014) as the Aerodrome's resident DC3 took to the skies with the Old Flying Machine Company's P-51 Mustang to kick off the 10 day count down to the Show. Well known for adding a little extra magic in the air with some memorable and unusual formation displays, Wings & wheels confirmed that a very special tribute is planned to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Eight aircraft from the Second World War will grace the skies above the Aerodrome in a two section flypast. Section one will comprise of the Old Flying Machine Company's Spitfire and Mustang, Aces High Dakota DC3 and the RNAFHF B25 Mitchell. With a separation, section two will be formed by the Canadian Lancaster and BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane in section two. All these aircraft have history with Dunsfold Aerodrome as well as having played vital roles in the Second World War and will display on both days along with a collection of Military Vehicles and much more. - And as ive previously mentioned - Red Arrows,Wingwalkers,Vulcan,Canberra,appache and much more in the 5 hr air display ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon8910 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Both Lancs flew together today three times, they have just completed an evening practise with Spitfire & Hurricane in tow, ready for the Authority display tomorrow and onto Biggin Hill for the weekend. The sight & sound of two Lancs landing in the low evening sun was spine tingling! Just one teaser pic from earlier: Edited August 14, 2014 by Jon8910 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 It was incredible, wasn't it. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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