BBMF Lancaster Fire

jims-terrano · 07-05-2015, 22:00

OMG the last flying Lancaster bomber in the UK has had an engine fire today whilst flying over Lincolnshire. The crew landed her back at Conningsby and the Fire section was able to put the fire out. Thank goodness the crew are all ok and also the aircraft. Itll be a while before thats back in our skies, fingers crossed its back in the air this year.

briggie · 07-05-2015, 22:05

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

OMG the last flying Lancaster bomber in the UK has had an engine fire today whilst flying over Lincolnshire. The crew landed her back at Conningsby and the Fire section was able to put the fire out. Thank goodness the crew are all ok and also the aircraft. Itll be a while before thats back in our skies, fingers crossed its back in the air this year.

Sad news for Lancaster fans today. 'Thumper' the Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight suffered an airborne fire in no.4 engine. Thankfully the crew got her down safe at RAF Coningsby. Subject to a damage report the aircraft could be out of action for sometime.

solarman216 · 07-05-2015, 22:13

sad news indeed, but there has to come a time when it is no longer viable to keep flying these machines, would it not be better to keep them safe on the ground with the knowledge that they are far less likely to suffer serious damage and so could be with us for far longer, just a thought, Rick

jims-terrano · 07-05-2015, 23:15

Your point is very valid Rick and I can see both sides of the coin. Its a difficult thought is that.

panelbeater · 08-05-2015, 05:42

tis a shame,it might not get to clacton air show in august.

07-05-2015, 22:00	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	BBMF Lancaster Fire OMG the last flying Lancaster bomber in the UK has had an engine fire today whilst flying over Lincolnshire. The crew landed her back at Conningsby and the Fire section was able to put the fire out. Thank goodness the crew are all ok and also the aircraft. Itll be a while before thats back in our skies, fingers crossed its back in the air this year.

07-05-2015, 22:13	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	sad news indeed, but there has to come a time when it is no longer viable to keep flying these machines, would it not be better to keep them safe on the ground with the knowledge that they are far less likely to suffer serious damage and so could be with us for far longer, just a thought, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

07-05-2015, 23:15	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Your point is very valid Rick and I can see both sides of the coin. Its a difficult thought is that.

08-05-2015, 05:42	#5
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	tis a shame,it might not get to clacton air show in august.