We have been given the go ahead by the Boss to arrange a tour of the BBMF hangar for forum users for an evening in March/April. Previous visits to the other historic aircraft operators seem to have been very popular, however we think that we would have to limit numbers to the first 25 replies we receive. We will have to put a charge of £15 per head, but for this you will be able to get v.good photo opportunities and access to our aircraft subject to serviceability.
So if the first 25 interested can e-mail us with their bids to visit us here at BBMF we can get down to arranging a day and hope that the visit will maybe become a regular item.
Fluffy, Stormin’ & Usernamechanged
e-mail [email]engcontrol@bbmf.co.uk[/email]
By: BBMF - 22nd March 2005 at 12:41
If you need to ask us anything about the visit tomorrow, use pm’s as our e-mail is playing up.
BBMF
By: DocStirling - 22nd March 2005 at 09:41
That’s funny, I don’t remember reading about there being a cabaret….
OK, all together now, in your best 1930’s Berlin accent: ” Money makes my props go round, my props go round, my props go round…..”
I’ll get my coat.
DS
By: RobAnt - 21st March 2005 at 18:23
Thanks Robbo.
By: RobAnt - 21st March 2005 at 18:02
A thought, is there a fee to attend the ground runs at EK on the 23rd? If so, how much?
Thanks.
By: Guzzineil - 21st March 2005 at 14:25
Anywhere else in the local vicinity worth a quick look?
DS
unfortunately Metheringham visitors centre doesnt open till Easter weekend, otherwise you could’ve made a dash over there.. I should think though by the time you’ve watched the taxi-run, wandered round EK and maybe Woodhall it’ll be almost time for the BBMF lot to entertain you.. 😀
Neil
By: BBMF - 21st March 2005 at 13:05
Yes, can you please pay when you arrive (£15),so if you find you can’t make it then you haven’t lost out. All money raised will go into the aircraft restorations/restocking T-bar oops!!!!
By: Arabella-Cox - 21st March 2005 at 11:37
We will be asked to pay an amount to cover what must be some understandable costs of putting on the event after the normal closing time.
The amount was mentioned in the original email we all received. I think it is well worth it!Don’t forget your ticket!!
DS
It’s also printed on the front of the ticket, a small price to pay for an opportunity of a lifetime. Mine arrived at the weekend, thanks very much chaps, really looking forward to this. 🙂
By: DocStirling - 21st March 2005 at 11:29
A cup of tea at the Petwood Hotel could be a good idea? nothing much of the airfield to see, some of the accomadation site is preserved at Thorpe Camp but doent open till after easter, and theres the 617 Sqn Memorial in Woodhall too.. Neil
http://www.thorpecamp.org.uk/1) Memorial at Thorpe Camp (this was originally inside the gates on the airfield site
2)617 Memorial
Thanks for the piccies. I will try to visit the memorial before going on to Conningsby.
Anywhere else in the local vicinity worth a quick look?
DS
By: DocStirling - 21st March 2005 at 11:26
Can I have some clarification please? On another thread, a comment was made about paying on the door. Is this the case on Wednesday? Not sure of the protocols here and just need confimation.
We will be asked to pay an amount to cover what must be some understandable costs of putting on the event after the normal closing time.
The amount was mentioned in the original email we all received. I think it is well worth it!
Don’t forget your ticket!!
DS
By: Auster Fan - 21st March 2005 at 11:16
Can I have some clarification please? On another thread, a comment was made about paying on the door. Is this the case on Wednesday? Not sure of the protocols here and just need confimation.
By: Guzzineil - 21st March 2005 at 11:04
Would it be worth popping over to Woodhall Spa between EK closing and opening time at Conningsby? It doesn’t sound like there is much of the airfield left, but what about buildings/memorials etc? Anyone have any more info or photos.
Cheers
DS
A cup of tea at the Petwood Hotel could be a good idea? nothing much of the airfield to see, some of the accomadation site is preserved at Thorpe Camp but doent open till after easter, and theres the 617 Sqn Memorial in Woodhall too.. Neil
http://www.thorpecamp.org.uk/
1) Memorial at Thorpe Camp (this was originally inside the gates on the airfield site
2)617 Memorial
By: DocStirling - 21st March 2005 at 09:43
Woodhall Spa
Would it be worth popping over to Woodhall Spa between EK closing and opening time at Conningsby? It doesn’t sound like there is much of the airfield left, but what about buildings/memorials etc? Anyone have any more info or photos.
Cheers
DS
By: RobAnt - 19th March 2005 at 13:34
Spare ticket and possible lift available – see other thread.
By: jeepman - 19th March 2005 at 08:34
…. anorak spotter
Yes I’m making a special trip to Milletts so I’ll blend in 🙂
By: jeepman - 18th March 2005 at 22:21
Mine too – looking forward with interest to putting faces to names
might be quite a good sport
By: Gareth Horne - 18th March 2005 at 19:39
Ticket waiting for me too when I got home today, looking forward to the visit thanks, and with a bit of luck should get to East Kirkby too! 🙂
By: Auster Fan - 18th March 2005 at 19:18
Mine was waiting for me in the post when I arrived home. Thanks guys and see you next week!
By: met24 - 18th March 2005 at 17:28
Surprise surprise, my ticket arrived too — thanks. Along with a ton and a half of sand and 6 bags of cement. There’s another house that has almost the same address as mine … they got the wrong one 🙂
By: RobAnt - 18th March 2005 at 17:15
Only if he gets a job 1st!!!!
By: darrenharbar - 18th March 2005 at 17:14
Ahh, I think RobAnt is offering to buy the burgers at EK before we go to Conningsby! 😉
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