Old Ned
17th May 2013, 18:04
Pruners may be interested to know that the BBMF Lancaster was due to overfly South Creake, Norfolk, this day (17 May) to commorate the 90th birthday of MRAF Sir Michael Beetham. Futhermore the Lancaster is scheduled to overfly Plumtree, Nottingham, on Fri 24 May at 1230L to commemorate the 100th birthday of Wg Cdr Jimmy Flint DFC GM DFM AE. Jimmy was Sir Michael's CO on 50 Sqn (Lancasters) at RAF Skellingthorpe in 1944/45. per ardua ad astra
Old Ned
17th May 2013, 20:33
Wander00, thanks. Sir Michael is the president of our 50 and 61 Sqns' Assoc and Jimmy Flint our vice-president. You may wish to Google the Assoc website and read the story of Jimmy; well worth a look. He also appeared in the Antiques Road Show prog in Lincoln cathedral a year or so ago talking about his experiences. Sir Michael was the last CAS to see wartime service and although he is not in the best of health, he is as sharp as ever.
Just seen the Op Chastise celebration at RAF Scampton yesterday on iPlayer. Outstanding; just a pity the commentary was so bad. RAFC Cranwell Band and the QCS as ever:ok:. I salute the 2 remaining aircrew attending :D.