WWII Bomber over Colchester???
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WWII Bomber over Colchester???
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???
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Yes....
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.
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Southend Air Show?
Could it have been a B25 Mitchell as I not BBMF does not appear to be flying at the show....
Could it have been a B25 Mitchell as I not BBMF does not appear to be flying at the show....
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Wasp/Scout.
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?
The Lancaster was conducting some flypasts in the region. One at Leiston. Display at Southend.
See
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Display Info
There is also a link to download the full Flying Programme for the 2009 Season.
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Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Display Info
There is also a link to download the full Flying Programme for the 2009 Season.
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The Lanc
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.
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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 
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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?
Flying boat? Catalina from Duxford perhaps?
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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!
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!
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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).
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).
