I know this was bashed around before but I thought that this might ‘clear’ the rumours up a little. In the new ‘Pilot’ magazine it reports the following.
On reading the rumours on the Internet forums we contacted the RAF, who confirmed that the CWH had been invited to bring the Lanc over for the 60th anniversary flypast. The CWH are considering the logistics, costs and engineering support required. The hours used on the airframe and engines will also have to be considered.
The warbird part of the display will be launched from Duxford during ‘Flying Legends’ weekend. The Lanc could also possible attend RIAT too.
FX. mmitch
By: Peter - 19th January 2005 at 20:00
Well said Stormin..!
By: Stormin' - 19th January 2005 at 18:32
Bottom of the first page and lo and behold the content is nothing to do with the original subject!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By: Black Knight - 19th January 2005 at 16:15
I was just going to ask the same thing Yak 11.
By: Yak 11 Fan - 19th January 2005 at 16:08
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mustangs……. Maaaaaaaaaaarvelous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone heard any more about the proposed gathering in 2006?????
By: geedee - 19th January 2005 at 15:25
and 51 P-51 !
(as rehearsal to the “Last Round Up in June 2006, Reno, NV)
Hmmmm…found a field with 22, in plus shadows, thats makes 44 which is fairly close. 16 In the air on the Tuesday and Wednesday !.
By: Swiss Mustangs - 19th January 2005 at 15:13
Does anyone remember a while back Flypast reporting that half the Confederate Air Force were coming over for a season?
Great as it would be, we have a Lancaster why not get the B-29 over here?
and 51 P-51 !
(as rehearsal to the “Last Round Up in June 2006, Reno, NV)
By: Black Knight - 19th January 2005 at 15:10
Does anyone remember a while back Flypast reporting that half the Confederate Air Force were coming over for a season?
Great as it would be, we have a Lancaster why not get the B-29 over here?
By: darrenharbar - 19th January 2005 at 14:16
Ah so it was you then!!! 😀 😀
To be honest, not this time, but when I saw the cover being put together, I did comment that the headline would create a few waves! All the “Old Timer” content is compiled by Peter March, and he does indicate in the article that this is still to be confirmed as its down to the CWH now.
By: Manonthefence - 19th January 2005 at 13:56
Ah so it was you then!!! 😀 😀
By: darrenharbar - 19th January 2005 at 13:46
Doesnt appear to tell us anything we dont already know, I wonder where they got their story from 😀
Rumours Rumours…. I will pop downstairs and ask them! 😀
By: Colin Wingrave - 19th January 2005 at 12:39
Well if this ends up as being true, it would be three Lancasters at Duxford what a line-up that would make?
Then maybe they could get Just Jane on a low loader down to duxford and have three Lancasters taxi around the airfield !!!!
Just a thought old boy :p
By: Arabella-Cox - 19th January 2005 at 12:23
Well if it’s ever going to happen, I would imagine the VE-Day 60th Anniversary would be the only opportunity which would even get close to justifying the costs and risks. As I said before, I hold an optimistic view on this one, and wish all those involved in any such project my very best wishes. 🙂
By: duxfordhawk - 19th January 2005 at 12:19
I hope this can happen it would be a unique chance to have two Lancasters in the same Air space, I am wonering also what other Aircraft have been invited to attend this flypast and to fly from Legends on this day, Looks like either way this years Legends is going to be over more special this year.
By: Manonthefence - 19th January 2005 at 12:19
Doesnt appear to tell us anything we dont already know, I wonder where they got their story from 😀
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