Lancasters x 2

solarman216 · 14-08-2014, 20:22

I was not dreaming! was I? I happened to come home to do a little job in the workshop and was just leaving so was in amongst the trees on my exit when I heard this unusual droning sound, now we have copters regular here but this was different so got out of the car to see and two great Lancasters flew past escorted by two spitfires, shame I only had a few seconds to see them due to the narrow field of view through the trees, what a wonderful sound and sight, someone tell me I was not dreaming, it was 5 to 3 and I live in Bexhill near Hastings, Rick

jonela · 14-08-2014, 20:57

No Rick it's true ! The Canadian Lancaster is in the UK for a month and they are doing a tour of air shows, The last time it will come , as it is now too old to make the trip again.

jims-terrano · 14-08-2014, 21:20

Rick, check out this web site to see when it's next near you.

http://www.warplane.com/lancaster-2014-uk-tour.aspx

marti666 · 14-08-2014, 21:49

The BBC had footage on there website yesteday.....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-28778217
and again today
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-28789738

solarman216 · 14-08-2014, 22:20

Great they will be back tomorrow pm I will have my camera handy if they are close enough but I will be working in the town tomorrow, some distance from the flight path of today, but does not matter I saw them and a great sight it was too, Rick

briggie · 14-08-2014, 22:41

taken at flamborough this morning by my friend

briggie · 14-08-2014, 23:01

briggie · 14-08-2014, 23:02

jims-terrano · 14-08-2014, 23:36

Enjoy the spectacle Rick. I have to wait my turn. Im over in France and Belgium for a battlefields tour, taking part in the menim gate parade on Saturday so looking forward to that.

Finger crossed you'll see and hear them Rick

exosteve · 15-08-2014, 07:51

My turn is on the 7th of sept at holmefirth😁

bry · 15-08-2014, 09:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

I wish i could have been there..

firebobby · 15-08-2014, 11:26

It was on the morning news, they are parked at Biggin hill.

solarman216 · 15-08-2014, 20:05

Fantastic thanks for the input guys, will copy the pics, Rick

solarman216 · 15-08-2014, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

taken at flamborough this morning by my friend

How did you get that pic Pete, absolutely great, Rick

briggie · 15-08-2014, 20:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

How did you get that pic Pete, absolutely great, Rick

I didn't take it mate

14-08-2014, 20:22	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,416	Lancasters x 2 I was not dreaming! was I? I happened to come home to do a little job in the workshop and was just leaving so was in amongst the trees on my exit when I heard this unusual droning sound, now we have copters regular here but this was different so got out of the car to see and two great Lancasters flew past escorted by two spitfires, shame I only had a few seconds to see them due to the narrow field of view through the trees, what a wonderful sound and sight, someone tell me I was not dreaming, it was 5 to 3 and I live in Bexhill near Hastings, 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.

14-08-2014, 22:20	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,416	Great they will be back tomorrow pm I will have my camera handy if they are close enough but I will be working in the town tomorrow, some distance from the flight path of today, but does not matter I saw them and a great sight it was too, 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.

15-08-2014, 20:05	#13
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,416	Fantastic thanks for the input guys, will copy the pics, 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.

14-08-2014, 20:57	#2
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	No Rick it's true ! The Canadian Lancaster is in the UK for a month and they are doing a tour of air shows, The last time it will come , as it is now too old to make the trip again.

14-08-2014, 21:20	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Rick, check out this web site to see when it's next near you. http://www.warplane.com/lancaster-2014-uk-tour.aspx

14-08-2014, 21:49	#4
marti666 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: Was a T2 but now a Hippo Posts: 92	The BBC had footage on there website yesteday..... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-28778217 and again today http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-28789738

14-08-2014, 22:41	#6
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	taken at flamborough this morning by my friend

14-08-2014, 23:01	#7
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473

14-08-2014, 23:02	#8
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14-08-2014, 23:36	#9
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Enjoy the spectacle Rick. I have to wait my turn. Im over in France and Belgium for a battlefields tour, taking part in the menim gate parade on Saturday so looking forward to that. Finger crossed you'll see and hear them Rick

15-08-2014, 07:51	#10
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	My turn is on the 7th of sept at holmefirth😁

15-08-2014, 11:26	#12
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	It was on the morning news, they are parked at Biggin hill.