IO540:
"Most piston twins or turboprops cannot be sensibly operated from grass...."
Actually Peter, I saw a Pilatus PC-12 at Compton Abbas last Friday. As you might know, it is not the smoothest strip in the world and I was surprised to see one there. However, it took off quite happily in half the strip.
cjboy:
Lancaster IIs were indeed equipped with Bristol Hercules engines. I believe I read somewhere that the Merlin Lancaster Is and IIIs had a better performance.
thing:
I knew George Lee well. I think one of my best weeks was flying several types of glider, an RF3, Cessna 206, BN Islander and a Short Belfast all in one week.
Happy Daze