BBMF Lancaster

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Just flew over Hatfield heading north east - Low as well - What a sight and sound!!
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Been following on Flightradar. Did some passes at Northolt. Had 2 little friends with it initially apparently, don't know what happened to them? :dunno:
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keithjs wrote:Been following on Flightradar. Did some passes at Northolt. Had 2 little friends with it initially apparently, don't know what happened to them? :dunno:


Was wondering why down this way! - Nope no fighter escort over Hatfield.
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Northolt Families day seems to be on to day a friend just saw the RAF Falcones parachute team. :ninja:

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Black Projects wrote:Northolt Families day seems to be on today a friend just saw the RAF Falcones parachute team. :ninja:


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Has the Lancaster now gone to Duxford?. :question:

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i did see something on Twitter this morning that its going there on Monday? maybe thats changed?
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Yep! Weather conditions were suitable for the arrival today, so clearly that opportunity has been taken. Goes to show that online sources should not be taken as gospel...

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We benefited from two superb flypasts today from the Lancaster - timings detailed in here! http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/NAM-Low-Fly-Log
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What's it gone to Duxford for?

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Including a new identity. Anyone know what airframe it will be repainted as?? :question:
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I know there are many units left to represent, but a Tiger Force scheme or ASR one would be nice...

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They only choose a scheme from an aircraft that had completed more than 100 operational sorties don't they?

Should be one of these if that's still the case... http://www.lancaster-archive.com/lanc_100%20ops.htm

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Not sure whether that's policy any longer as I don't believe its current scheme represents such an aircraft.

Hopefully, given the new scheme will presumably be worn during the RAF's centenary, it is well considered.

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WG655 wrote:Not sure whether that's policy any longer as I don't believe its current scheme represents such an aircraft.

Hopefully, given the new scheme will presumably be worn during the RAF's centenary, it is well considered.


Indeed, Thumper III "only" flew 50 mission IIRC..
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I have seen it somewhere but can't find it. Does anyone know how long the Major is scheduled to take?

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st24 wrote:
WG655 wrote:Not sure whether that's policy any longer as I don't believe its current scheme represents such an aircraft.

Hopefully, given the new scheme will presumably be worn during the RAF's centenary, it is well considered.


Indeed, Thumper III "only" flew 50 mission IIRC..

But Thumper III was applied for a 617 anniversary, wasn't it? I wouldn't expect them to ditch the centurions just on that basis, unless anyone else knows better?
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Pat Murphy wrote:I have seen it somewhere but can't find it. Does anyone know how long the Major is scheduled to take?


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LN Strike Eagle wrote:
st24 wrote:
WG655 wrote:Not sure whether that's policy any longer as I don't believe its current scheme represents such an aircraft.

Hopefully, given the new scheme will presumably be worn during the RAF's centenary, it is well considered.


Indeed, Thumper III "only" flew 50 mission IIRC..

But Thumper III was applied for a 617 anniversary, wasn't it? I wouldn't expect them to ditch the centurions just on that basis, unless anyone else knows better?


Not sure Dan, I know she's been Thumper for 4 years now...
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The current scheme worn by PA474 "City of Lincoln" (which is how I refer to her no matter what scheme she wears) is based on an actual airframe that did indeed serve with 617 Sqdn and was flown by Bob Knights. http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/theaircraft/lancasterthumpermkiii.cfm
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st24 wrote:
LN Strike Eagle wrote:
st24 wrote:
WG655 wrote:Not sure whether that's policy any longer as I don't believe its current scheme represents such an aircraft.

Hopefully, given the new scheme will presumably be worn during the RAF's centenary, it is well considered.


Indeed, Thumper III "only" flew 50 mission IIRC..

But Thumper III was applied for a 617 anniversary, wasn't it? I wouldn't expect them to ditch the centurions just on that basis, unless anyone else knows better?


Not sure Dan, I know she's been Thumper for 4 years now...

Indeed. It was for the 617 anniversary in 2013 that saw the two Tornados painted up I think.
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Daz wrote:The current scheme worn by PA474 "City of Lincoln" (which is how I refer to her no matter what scheme she wears) is based on an actual airframe that did indeed serve with 617 Sqdn and was flown by Bob Knights. http://www.RAF.mod.uk/bbmf/theaircraft/lancasterthumpermkiii.cfm


I believe she will always carry the City of Lincoln name, regardless of the rest of the scheme.
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Is it in a hangar not accessible to the public? Is there a technical reason why it is not being serviced at Coningsby rather than financial or manpower-related?

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sdad wrote:Is it in a hangar not accessible to the public? Is there a technical reason why it is not being serviced at Coningsby rather than financial or manpower-related?

I believe the new hangar has a viewing gallery. The overhaul is always sub-contracted - last time it was done at Coventry IIRC.
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