Hi everyone,I’m new to the forum,after finding it by accident a few days ago.
My interest in WW2 aircraft,came literally by accident,after I was involved in a serious road accident 4 1/2 years ago which nearly cost me my life.Like a certain Sir Douglas Bader,I recovered,and went on to do other things,namely compete in motorsport,outside of work.
My association with WW2 aircraft came about 15 months ago,when I started to look more deeply into the guys that fought for our freedom all those years ago.I went to East Kirby to see Just Jane,and became hooked.I was lucky enough to see 3 of the BBMF aircraft earlier this year,and boy,was I mesmerised.So much so,I saw 3 of them again just recently at Elvington.
However,with my other interest of Autograss racing,the club with which I race at,are having a 2 day national championship event next weekend,which is round 5 of 5,and I tried to think of a different way to entertain our visitors at Blyton airfield.
With just a passing remark to my wife along the lines of, ‘I wonder if the BBMF would lend me one of the planes for our 2 day weekend,’ I did some research,which led me to writing to Strike Command at High Wycombe with a very late request.
And I’m pleased to announce that next Saturday,at 12.35pm,the BBMF Lancaster PA474,will,en route to Grimsby,from Lichfield,be passing over our venue at 300 feet.
Needless to say,my committee are thrilled to bits,about my endeavour,and we are hoping for fine weather.As well as the flypast,there will be 2 days of fine motor racing with an admission cost of £7 Saturday,and £8 Sunday.
Ken.
By: Locobuster - 30th September 2004 at 03:27
You forgot to add that we’re also fun loving people. 🙁
YES, YOU GUYS ARE FUN LOVING AS WELL! 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀
By: Dog House Ldr. - 30th September 2004 at 01:17
Welcome Quinny to the forum, as I am new as well I am Doghouse Ldr. and are from the States if you have any questions for me regarding any airplane on my side of the pond just pm me. 🙂
By: Quinny - 29th September 2004 at 19:59
Sorry for the delay in replying guys.
The flypast went very well actually.She arrived some 15 minutes early,and went past at 300 feet.
We got 3 circuits out of her,and a lot of people enjoyed the moment.
To check out some of the replies,click on the link below,enter the forum,and scroll down to the thread,Blyton Bomber.
Ken.
By: landyman - 29th September 2004 at 10:55
Hi Ken, and welcome to the forum, how did the flypast go?. hopefully fine. i notice you are from Ossett, i’m just the other side of Wakefield at Methley. glad to have a neighbor here.
Greg
By: STORMBIRD262 - 29th September 2004 at 08:32
Kenoath Good one.
Well DONE Ken 🙂 , And G’ day and welcome from Oz 😉 , Yes it’s a nut house here, But also a Fun house aswell :p , Cheers Ken, Enjoy the Forums, Tally Ho! Phil. :diablo: (p.s. I too suffer from various aircraft related illnesses. 😀 )
By: mike currill - 29th September 2004 at 07:51
Quinny, I too am new to this forum but already feel as though I have found a second home. You will find that the people here are not only possess a vast knowledge of aviation but are very gracious and willing to help.
You forgot to add that we’re also fun loving people. 🙁
By: station357 - 26th September 2004 at 21:00
Quinny, How did it go?
The weather wasn’t brilliant on Saturday, but I did see her to the north of Leicester at about 11:45, flying below the clag and drizzle.
Hope it went well.
Regards,
Paul
By: mmitch - 18th September 2004 at 21:16
Like where to see the Lanc. 🙂
Welcome Quinny.
mmitch.
By: Der - 18th September 2004 at 20:53
And its the best place to get the very latest news.
By: Locobuster - 18th September 2004 at 20:45
Quinny, I too am new to this forum but already feel as though I have found a second home. You will find that the people here are not only possess a vast knowledge of aviation but are very gracious and willing to help.
By: Der - 18th September 2004 at 20:38
Welcome to the forum Ken-and well done getting 474 for your event.
Der
By: Quinny - 18th September 2004 at 20:07
Indeed you are correct Geoff.
I phoned Flt.Lt.Jack Hawkins last Monday,at Coningsby just to make sure that what I had asked for,was definitely going ahead,and I’m pleased to say the news was positive.
So there’s an air of excitement at Blyton at the moment,and all it needs now is a fine weekend.
As the saying goes in Yorkshire, ‘If you don’t ask,you don’t get.’ And before anyone points out.Yorkshire is actually where I live,not Lincolnshire.
Ken.
By: von Perthes - 18th September 2004 at 19:28
You must be the chap I gave the bookings address to on the BoBHS forum.
Geoff.
By: JDK - 18th September 2004 at 18:55
just goes to show what happens when you try, rather than going “Nah, it’ll never happen.” well done that man.
Welcome to the forum. It’s a great loony hatch, and the inmates are very knowledgable. I’m just here for the weather. What weather? Exactly. (Rained out of Biggin toda. Chiz.) Hope your PA474 visit gets some sun.
By: Papa Lima - 18th September 2004 at 18:52
Good initiative that succeeded, well done!
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