Anna@BeachyHead11/08/2012

Well spotted .:)

Anyone notice the arm sticking out the back of the Lanc!

Cheers chaps for all the kind comments.

Nice set Anna.Vulcan and gnats caught really well..:)

That Seagull was huge, must be nearly the same size as the Lanc

Very nice pictures as always. What was the occasion ?

Ah, Eastbourne Airshow

Oh my good!

I´m really in love with the Vulcan!

1Saludo

Vulcan shots are superb!

Well done you.;)

Fabulous photos! Worth a gold if they had aviation photographer Olympics!!

G’day 😉

Thanks for the kind comments. 🙂

Looks like the Lanc’ mid gunner has his guns trained on that giant bird! 😀

Great photos. 😎

Vulcan

That first Vulcan shots a cracker, well done.

Cheers chaps :)now dealing with wind burn 🙂

Yes, the same question was asked on a Vintage Aircraft Club visit to BBMF last week. The crew confirmed that they are escape hatches, which are removed to allow a little extra ventilation at low level on hot days, when the inside of the Lancaster gets a tad toastie!

Great photos Anna. As ever, in awe!

It’s just for ventilation Nostalgair, the Lanc fuselage is reputed to get up to a temperature somewhere in the region of “Bloomin’ Hot” on a summer’s day.

Great shots Anna, nice catch of the Lanc and seagull formation.

Lancaster hatches

Looking at the above photos has reminded me of something ive been pondering on for a while, Those two hatches in the upper fuselage, are they always open? is it not damned draughty/noisy and if the heavens open do they pop them back into place, also why fly with them off, quick access in case of emergency? or am i a dim wit? answers on a postcard please!

Beautiful pictures , & another of the Lancaster , for my collection. Thank you so much .

Very nice shots Anna 😎