• Bombers over Downham

Posted: **Sun Aug 12, 2018 4:24 pm**

I don’t see a post on this but did anyone else see a Lancaster Bomber fly overhead on Saturday afternoon.
I was mowing when suddenly this thing flew over very low indeed. I felt like I’d stepped into a WW2 film. Quite fantastic!
The same thing happened a couple of years ago with a Vulcan. I only wish I knew when they were coming!!

Posted: **Sun Aug 12, 2018 4:26 pm**

Blackpool Airshow on.
No doubt connected.

Posted: **Sun Aug 12, 2018 4:41 pm**

ElectroClaret wrote:Blackpool Airshow on.
No doubt connected.

Posted: **Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:19 pm**

Was Forces day in Lincoln and the Lancaster flew overhead around lunchtime so probably went over parts of Norfolk also
A Dakota flew over Lincoln later and a Spitfire was also on Display in the grounds around Lincoln Cathedral
Amazing day yesterday

Posted: **Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:23 pm**

The Lancaster flew over Chatsworth yesterday and did a banked turn before flying back over us, it was nice of it to make a special effort for my birthday

Posted: **Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:03 pm**

Archie Claret wrote:I don’t see a post on this but did anyone else see a Lancaster Bomber fly overhead on Saturday afternoon.
I was mowing when suddenly this thing flew over very low indeed. I felt like I’d stepped into a WW2 film. Quite fantastic!
The same thing happened a couple of years ago with a Vulcan. I only wish I knew when they were coming!!

Yes I saw it fly over boulsworth

Posted: **Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:54 pm**

Had the red arrows come over today

Posted: **Sun Aug 12, 2018 7:33 pm**

The red arrows fly over me on a regular basis as I live only a few miles from their base at Scampton

Posted: **Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:59 am**

I saw it on the way back from the Clitheroe Food Festival halfway between Gisburn and Barrowford. Early afternoon. No escorts with it though, usually there is a spitfire and a hurricane, but not this time.

Posted: **Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:03 am**

Apparently it was flying over the "Yanks" reunion at Uppermill And Dobcross

http://www.yanksarebackinsaddleworth.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Posted: **Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:46 am**

Lanc flew over some 1940s event in Darwen. Spit and Hurricane also there but appeared at a different time for some strange reason. Was looking out for the Red Arrows, but didn't see them. They must have crossed the Ribble Valley slightly to the North of their usual flight path. Flight was scheduled at 22 minutes from takeoff at Blackpool to touch down at Scampton. Once of those rascals would be ideal for travel to away games!

Edit: The Spit and Hurricane were apparently delayed by bad weather at some event in Ireland.

Posted: **Mon Aug 13, 2018 4:54 pm**

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It was a bit murky on Saturday but this is enough to brighten up anyone of a certain vintage

Posted: **Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:29 am**

An airworthy B-29 Superfortress warplane, similar to the ‘plane that dropped the nuclear bombs over Japan to end WW2 is on view Tuesday and Wednesday at Waterloo (Ontario) Airport as part of a Canada wide tour. I saw it overhead approaching the airport earlier today, so noisy. The airports a 10 minute drive from my home, I’m looking forward to seeing it the next couple of days and post some pictures if you guys are interested.

https://globalnews.ca/news/4384765/boei ... -waterloo/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Posted: **Tue Aug 14, 2018 5:32 am**

I was lucky enough to handle a lot of old aircraft in my last job in the RAF. My last see offs were the Spitfire and Hurricane. Loved it when BBMF came to my base. I know a few lads who still work there, including the boss and the Dakota pilot. I should get myself up there for the tour!

Posted: **Tue Aug 14, 2018 5:42 am**

I’d post pics if I knew how to!

Posted: **Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:22 am**

Hendrickxz wrote:Lanc flew over some 1940s event in Darwen. Spit and Hurricane also there but appeared at a different time for some strange reason. Was looking out for the Red Arrows, but didn't see them. They must have crossed the Ribble Valley slightly to the North of their usual flight path. Flight was scheduled at 22 minutes from takeoff at Blackpool to touch down at Scampton. Once of those rascals would be ideal for travel to away games!

Edit: The Spit and Hurricane were apparently delayed by bad weather at some event in Ireland.

The 1940's event in Darwen must have been very futuristic for them. I bet the hid when the planes flew over.

Posted: **Sat Aug 18, 2018 8:58 pm**

I had the pleasure of viewing 'Fifi' the B-29 bomber on view at Waterloo Airport a couple days ago.

I hope this picture works!

Posted: **Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:19 pm**

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My best photo from last weekend at Blackpool

I hope this works, my 1st try with Imgur

Posted: **Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:25 pm**

Flew over my house last year. Couldn’t resist having a play in PhotoShop with one of the images (the dark one).

Posted: **Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:28 pm**

thats better

Posted: **Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:50 pm**

Not long back from dinner after an afternoon at Biggin Hill. Cracking day out, some really quick shots >>>

Posted: **Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:26 am**

exilecanada wrote:An airworthy B-29 Superfortress warplane, similar to the ‘plane that dropped the nuclear bombs over Japan to end WW2 is on view Tuesday and Wednesday at Waterloo (Ontario) Airport as part of a Canada wide tour. I saw it overhead approaching the airport earlier today, so noisy. The airports a 10 minute drive from my home, I’m looking forward to seeing it the next couple of days and post some pictures if you guys are interested.

https://globalnews.ca/news/4384765/boei ... -waterloo/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'd like to see them, always interested in Lancs bombers as my Grandad was a pilot of them in WW2.

Posted: **Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:32 am**

Some great shots lads....

Something very special about the BBMF. Hope to God it is maintained. These beautiful machines (the spitfire in particular- the most beautiful man made machine of ALL time) MUST be preserved.

Posted: **Sun Aug 19, 2018 2:06 pm**

mybloodisclaret wrote:I'd like to see them, always interested in Lancs bombers as my Grandad was a pilot of them in WW2.

An airworthy Lancaster bomber from Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton, Ontario will be flying alongside the B-29 bomber August 29th at Community Charity Airshow in Brantford, Ontario. I won’t be missing that opportunity to see two iconic aircraft!

http://www.communitycharityairshow.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Posted: **Sun Aug 19, 2018 4:09 pm**

Nice one mate!

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