Britains main bomber force to increase by 50%
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Gotcha... The Canadian Lancaster is on her way
She is on her way a day late after an engine problem to join the BBMF Lanc for a spectacular season and can be tracked here,
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Just enter her reg (on the site) into the filter or it'll run at a snails pace, she is being accompanied by a B-25.
As for the season, new locations are up
Lancaster Bomber 2014 UK Tour
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Shhhhhhh
Lol I only just realised.
Lol I only just realised.
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Sold out, but I have tickets
You can see it here.
BREAKING NEWS: Chance to see Lancaster bombers at Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Horncastle News
But for rubbernecking wise beware with road closures abound.
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Ro...ail/story.html
You can see it here.
BREAKING NEWS: Chance to see Lancaster bombers at Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Horncastle News
But for rubbernecking wise beware with road closures abound.
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Ro...ail/story.html
Both Lancasters and other aircraft from the BoB flight will be at Strubby on the 24th for the unveiling of a new war memorial. Visiting aircraft will be welcome on the day with transport provided to the memorial site. Hog roast, a special Batemans brewery beer and more.
If the weather is good should be a memorable day out.
If the weather is good should be a memorable day out.
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I wish I was in the UK, it's probably 40 years since I've seen a Lancaster,
let alone two flying.
I'll be looking forward to seeing the videos on the tube.
let alone two flying.
I'll be looking forward to seeing the videos on the tube.
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Well I hope it gets here with no further snags
I was thinking earlier that apart from Maritime GR.3s flying in formation until retirement in 1956. The last time a pair of Lancasters were seen in formation would surely have been for the Dambusters film in 1954?
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I was thinking earlier that apart from Maritime GR.3s flying in formation until retirement in 1956. The last time a pair of Lancasters were seen in formation would surely have been for the Dambusters film in 1954?
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OK, I have a vague memory that I saw in my youth 2 Lancasters, possibly in Cornwall.
Could have been a Lancaster and something else very similar ?
Could have been a Lancaster and something else very similar ?
The last time a pair of Lancasters were seen in formation would surely have been for the Dambusters film in 1954?
Last 4 French birds in New Caledonia were withdrawn July 1964.
Canadian @1964
Argentine @1965
I'm sure there were a few formation flights with these Lancasters, but get your point- it has been a while.
George nicely preserved and displayed, thank you Australia.
I think Australia does the commemoration thing far better than here.
I think Australia does the commemoration thing far better than here.
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She made Iceland OK. next stop- CGY! a link to the Hamilton Spectator which is covering the event. Lanc finishes first leg of flight to England.
also UPDATE: Lanc begins 2nd leg of journey to U.K.. and Lancaster lands in Iceland.
Wish I could be back in Coningsby for the arrival!
also UPDATE: Lanc begins 2nd leg of journey to U.K.. and Lancaster lands in Iceland.
Wish I could be back in Coningsby for the arrival!