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Obvious question is, could they still do the same job today? It might be a bit tight getting round the corner low enough in a Tornado.
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BBMF Lancaster is still flying, of course it could be done
Just need a bomb
Always
I thought the same thing, a quick trip to Germany to say "Hi"
BBMF Lancaster is still flying, of course it could be done
Just need a bomb
Always
I thought the same thing, a quick trip to Germany to say "Hi"
ShyTorque: The Mohne was no problem in the GR1, it is wide open. However, the Eder is very tight, even in mid flap 250kts I could not get a very good run. RIP our brave wartime heroes.
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But have you flown the actual track required and got down to the height of 60 feet agl? From my own direct experience, at a mere 140 kts, I know it was no mean feat to get round the corner somewhat faster in a heavily laden Lancaster, whilst in a descent, especially at night.
They stopped us doing it later (something to do with some naughty chaps in a Wessex helicopter dropping black footballs on a Sunday afternoon).
Obviously, you wouldn't have been at 60' in a Tornado..... would you?
They stopped us doing it later (something to do with some naughty chaps in a Wessex helicopter dropping black footballs on a Sunday afternoon).
Obviously, you wouldn't have been at 60' in a Tornado..... would you?
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Wouldn't it be good if the BBMF Lancaster and the 70th Tornado
could do a fly past of the dams together
Might gte up the Krauts noses a bit but would still be fun.
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Wouldn't it be good if the BBMF Lancaster and the 70th Tornado
could do a fly past of the dams together
Might gte up the Krauts noses a bit but would still be fun.
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I agree
Without doubt the original members of 617 Sqdn carried out a courageous and expert piece of flying. I wonder what they would think seeing current members basking in their glory?
I speak as one who served on 617 when it re-formed with Vulcans. During a detachment to the USA we were publicly hailed as the 'Dambuster Boys'. It was most embarrassing.
I agree
Without doubt the original members of 617 Sqdn carried out a courageous and expert piece of flying. I wonder what they would think seeing current members basking in their glory?
I speak as one who served on 617 when it re-formed with Vulcans. During a detachment to the USA we were publicly hailed as the 'Dambuster Boys'. It was most embarrassing.
I wonder what they would think seeing current members basking in their glory?
The army are replete with regiments adorned with momentos of previous victories (invariably over current allies), from the bearskin to the cockade, so why point the finger at 617 for continuing a fine miltary tradition?
And, yes, I'm an ex-Dambuster too!
What if a German unit celebrated with a reference to Coventry
All of these individuals were German Air Aces from both wars. Seems the Luftwaffe are happy to take pride in their forebears.
Next thing there will be calls to scrap Remembrance Day for fear of being accused of 'not moving on'.
