View Full Version : WWII Bomber over Colchester???
Aaronhewit1980
24th May 2009, 13:50
Whilst looking out of my office (yes working bank holiday) at MCTC Colchester I'm positive I just saw some sort of WWII Bomber, wouldn't like to guess as I only caught a glimpse of it, but does anyone know of such sorties in the area???
clareprop
24th May 2009, 14:34
It was the BBF Lancaster. I saw it slightly after you I would guess, at approx 14:00 near Mendlesham.
Aaronhewit1980
24th May 2009, 14:48
Thats the badger, I would've guessed (if pressed) that it was a Lanc but literally caught a glipse, the noise was the most predominant thing. Thanks Clare prop for letting me know I'm not going doolally.
scudpilot
24th May 2009, 14:53
Southend Air Show? (http://www.southendairshow.com/)
Could it have been a B25 Mitchell as I not BBMF does not appear to be flying at the show....
Guzlin Adnams
24th May 2009, 14:58
There was a Westland Wasp over Bury St Eds around about mid day. He was heading North. First time I've seen one for years. Mind you, I heard him half and hour before I saw him! Maybe he was involved in the same show?
Aaronhewit1980
24th May 2009, 15:02
Could be scud, will be keepin my eyes peeled tomorrow, might get a glipse at some more beauties!
scudpilot
24th May 2009, 15:09
just re-read the itineray, did not see the BBMF on the itineray... you are correct, and I am stupid! Doh!:ugh:
H Peacock
24th May 2009, 19:09
The BBMF Lanc, Spit and Hurricane were all at Southend today (1500L ish), and will be again tomorrow (1443ish).
:)
green granite
24th May 2009, 19:36
The B17 did a couple of low (500') passes over me in North Beds this afternoon.
A USAAF reunion taking place at Thurleigh for members of the 306,305 and 92nd Bomb Groups.
green granite
24th May 2009, 20:56
Since I live a mile north of there that would explain it, thanks :ok:
TEEEJ
24th May 2009, 21:05
The Lancaster was conducting some flypasts in the region. One at Leiston. Display at Southend.
See
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Display Info (http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/displayinfo/)
There is also a link to download the full Flying Programme for the 2009 Season.
TJ
CirrusF
25th May 2009, 08:58
Do the RAF HF fly the Lancaster using authentic WW2 CRM and cockpit procedures? Or have they adopted more modern practices?
elgnin
26th May 2009, 08:33
My parents live within spitting distance of RAF Conningsby Lincs, so, particularly in the summer, we are spoilt with coming and going of the lanc, Spits, Hurricanes and Dakota. A truely amazing sight, and the sound of the Lanc engines make the hairs on your neck stand up every time! If you are ever in the area, take time out to go and see the BB flight.
Buntybunny
26th May 2009, 08:59
Hi folks, Spitfire and Hurricane passed over here, Raydon, followed by Red Arrows. Unidentified prop. aircraft went over, cream and red, first reaction was a flying boat. Anyone see that. No binoculars handy to get closer look before it disappeared :rolleyes:
Mike7777777
9th Jun 2009, 19:53
BBMF Lanc was skulking south of Colchester on Bank Holiday Monday (May 27th), on the way to Southend. Did it visit Abberton reservoir for a re-run?
Flying boat? Catalina from Duxford perhaps?
treadigraph
10th Jun 2009, 11:51
Walking over Kenley Aerodrome at about 6pm on Sunday 7th June and could hear the grumble of Merlins in the distance...
A large dark flying object was observed in the vicinity of the Biggin circuit which I assume was the Lanc; must have been about seven miles away - my hearing is much better than my eyesight!
AvroLincoln
10th Jun 2009, 22:01
Where is this mysterious RAF CONNINGSBY so may people allude to?
I was once resident at RAF CONINGSBY myself, which was full of V-bombers at the time (that's how long ago it was - perhaps it's been renamed since).