I was having a clear out and found this in an old briefcase in the loft. I remember I used to have it pinned up by my desk at work in the late 80’s and also on a kitchen notice board (see pin marks!) Its back up in my study now!
I’m hoping that its OK to post this and there is no copyright problem as I think its a fantastic Lancaster photo, the back of the postcard has had much of any printing removed by sellotape etc over the years, I’ve tried google for a while to try and trace any original picture on the web but haven’t been able to find it.
I hope its Ok to share, I think its a perfect photo.
(Or shall I e-bay it as a genuine WW2 Lancaster returning at dawn from the Rhur !?):diablo:
By: pagen01 - 7th June 2010 at 10:34
It is a fantastic pic, probably the most ‘operationally realistic’ shot of the BBMF Lanc I’ve seen
By: BSG-75 - 7th June 2010 at 09:59
You are a better “Goggler” than me ! – Nice find, I think I’d pay for a decent sized copy of the print – mine is a torn, faded and full of pin holes !
By: topgun regect - 6th June 2010 at 23:24
After a quick Google I found this up for auction last year
A signed postcard showing a Lancaster bomber flying low over Old Warden Aerodrome, signed by various Lancaster crew, including Bill Reid V.C., and Rear Gunner Howie Wing.
It sold for £80
Martin
By: Bluebird Mike - 6th June 2010 at 23:07
I remember the card from years ago, and always thought it was a take off- the flaps would indicate this too.
By: topgun regect - 6th June 2010 at 22:58
Pretty sure thats what it says on the blurb on the back. I will have to dig it out to confirm. But on a careful look the Lanc isnt set up for a landing as there is hardly any flaps showing. Surely so low there would be full flap set.
Martin
By: Creaking Door - 6th June 2010 at 22:30
…IIRC is of the BBMF Lanc landing at a rather misty Old Warden…
Really, surely you wouldn’t get a Lancaster into (or out of) Old Warden? :confused:
By: Peter - 6th June 2010 at 21:41
Hillarious Martin..I can hear the report now.. attacked by ju88 which was promptly shot down in flames by the rear gunner.. only damage was a shot off rudder balance weight!
By: Martin Bull - 6th June 2010 at 17:35
You’ve got a rudder balance weight missing, too!
It was Hell over that Ruhr that night……;)
By: Bluebird Mike - 6th June 2010 at 16:24
You’ve got a rudder balance weight missing, too!
By: BSG-75 - 6th June 2010 at 16:13
I love my die-cast collection as much as the next man, but I don’t take them out for nice drives in the country. Thats a little obsessive don’t you think ? :rolleyes::diablo:
By: Martin Bull - 6th June 2010 at 14:37
Sorry guys – I didn’t for a moment think that anyone’d take it seriously ! 😮
I basically pulled up by the fence next to the road, removed Corgi Lancaster from box, plonked model on fence so……
….a little bit of (very) basic PhotoShoppery – and hey presto !
Still, at least I can say that the model was actually there…..;)
By: topgun regect - 6th June 2010 at 14:29
As is the H2S radome, cracking model and pic! As regards the original post I also have this pic as sent to me on a Christmas Card and IIRC is of the BBMF Lanc landing at a rather misty Old Warden – Perfect shot, could quite easily be 1943/44 and returning from a mission over Germany. I scanned mine and is now my desktop pic.
Martin
By: Peter - 6th June 2010 at 13:15
The anti shimmy tailwheels is a dead give away as well as the markings as BBMF have never flown as S Sugar
By: hindenburg - 6th June 2010 at 12:42
Ha Ha………..Yes ,I had to look twice…very effective.
By: Peter - 6th June 2010 at 12:39
Nice model Martin!
By: Lion Rock - 6th June 2010 at 12:33
Martin
Can you give us some background on why the lancaster was at Fiskerton last winter and did it actually touch down?
By: Martin Bull - 6th June 2010 at 12:20
Looks almost like the Lanc’ seen about to touch down at Fiskerton last winter….
😉 😀
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