Farewell Vera

[Tonka 617]

I received an invite to RAF Coningsby after receiving a request asking if one of my Waddington photos could be used to be framed and presented to Gp Capt Stringer as a leaving present

It was a privilege to be so close too two beautiful aircraft and witness Vera & Thumpers last flypast together. A morning which most certainly is the highlight of my year.

Here are some photos from this mornings event.

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Lancaster "Vera" by Michael Hallam Plane & Simple Photography, on Flickr

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Lancaster "Vera" by Michael Hallam Plane & Simple Photography, on Flickr

Fueling & Loading Vera For Home by Michael Hallam Plane & Simple Photography, on Flickr

Vera & Thumper Awaiting Their Crew by Michael Hallam Plane & Simple Photography, on Flickr

BBMF Lancaster "Thumper" by Michael Hallam Plane & Simple Photography, on Flickr

BBMF Lancaster "Thumper" by Michael Hallam Plane & Simple Photography, on Flickr

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Lancaster "Vera" by Michael Hallam Plane & Simple Photography, on Flickr

Thumper Watching As Vera Taxis Out by Michael Hallam Plane & Simple Photography, on Flickr

Thumper Waving Goodbye To Vera by Michael Hallam Plane & Simple Photography, on Flickr

Vera & Thumper Taxi Out to Take-off by Michael Hallam Plane & Simple Photography, on Flickr

Vera & Thumpers final flight together was an emotional sight to witness
One Last Flypast Together by Michael Hallam Plane & Simple Photography, on Flickr

A huge thank you to the CWHM for bringing Vera over to give us an unforgettable summer.

Have a safe journey back and a well earned rest

Farewell Vera - Thank You For The Memories by Michael Hallam Plane & Simple Photography, on Flickr

[flashman8]

cracking shots..............................

love the final flypast one, its brilliant

[pompeydave]

Excatly what flashman said .Very sad its going back,will airshows ever be the same?

[tankbuster81]

Love the shots! I bet there were a few with Lumps in their throats. Its been an Awesome Tour. Safe flight home guys.

[RRconway]

What a fabulous opportunity, congratulations on your photograph being used
Which photo was it?

Number 6 and 9 for me!!!!

Cheers,
Jeff.

[Spiny Norman]

There's some very nice images in there, especially the taxying out shots. Real sense of occasion today.

[Tonka 617]

Thanks for the comments guys, it was an incredible and emotional morning witnessing the final moments in this chapter of aviation history.

What a fabulous opportunity, congratulations on your photograph being used
Which photo was it?

Number 6 and 9 for me!!!!

Cheers,
Jeff.

This is the photo that the station commander asked to use, Jeff. Gp Capt Stringer was flying the Spitfire in the flypast
Spitfire & Typhoon D-Day Flypast by Michael Hallam Plane & Simple Photography, on Flickr

[flashman8]

that's a belter Michael..............
have made you a contact on flickr, under the name Gordon McGeachie........

[iGol66]

The photo with two fighters on each side of the Lancs is beautiful