Apparently, once again the Lancaster is not being allocated any appearance at Flying Legends very dissapointing info found at :-
By: JDK - 23rd June 2004 at 16:41
The final Balbo normally maxes out at about 30 – 35 aircraft – mainly I think because of the number of qualified pilots, as well as avaliable warbirds.
Still, it’ll be rather a lot of avgas getting used in a good cause. 😀
Enjoy.
By: Arabella-Cox - 23rd June 2004 at 16:34
Sounds good doesn’t it?!
60+ aircraft sounds a bit ambitious to me though – that would be a lot more than last year.
By: Ross Smith - 23rd June 2004 at 16:07
If this is true I can’t wait. Living in Northern Ireland I’ve only been to Legends once and that was 7 years ago. I’ll be in London for a week in July so I’ll be taking the train up to Cambridge on the Sunday (though I’m now tempted to go both days),as long as the threatened train strikes don’t happen then.
By: Arabella-Cox - 23rd June 2004 at 15:47
IWM apparently released the following press release last week, although I have to admit I haven’t been able to find it online anywhere (ie at the IWM or Duxford websites)
“DUXFORD UNVEILS EXCITING PLANS FOR FLYING LEGENDS AIR SHOW
Preparations are well underway at the Imperial War Museum Duxford for the unique Flying Legends Air Show on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 July. The show, presented in conjunction with the Duxford-based Fighter Collection, is a real treat for both aviation fans and the general public alike, bringing together an incomparable collection of classic and historic aircraft, veterans, pilots and visitors from around the world to sample the atmosphere and sheer magic of the event. Once again, this unique two-day spectacular will see some of the world’s rarest and most historic aircraft display for the delight of the crowds.
Marketing and Public Relations Manager at Duxford Tracey Woods says “Flying Legends has gained a well-deserved reputation for providing the best opportunity in Europe to see some of the world’s most historic aircraft in their element. All the aircraft due to appear are piston engined aircraft, dating mainly from the Second World War and all are classics in their own right.”
Currently, there are over 60 celebrated aircraft scheduled to appear with several of them displaying in the UK either for the first time or making a return visit to Duxford after a period of absence of some years. Jane Larcombe of the Fighter Collection says “When putting together the content of the Show, we aim to showcase aircraft of great historical importance as well as pay tribute to those gallant men who flew them into battle.”
Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to meet veteran pilots and crew, as well as browse a wide variety of trade stands. They’ll also be able to study the display aircraft at close quarters on the Flight Line Walk (subject to a small additional charge) and, of course, settle down to watch some three hours of superb flying, culminating in the breath-taking sight and sound of the mass flypast finale. The crowds won’t be disappointed as aircraft scheduled to appear include 11 Spitfires in a Spitfire Scramble, several Hurricanes, the mighty B-17 Flying Fortresses, Sally B and The Pink Lady, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Dakota, Hurricane and Spitfire and several aircraft from Europe and other parts of the world. Also scheduled to fly are The Fighter Collection’s impressive stable of aircraft including the gull-winged Corsair and the Cats – the Bearcat, Tigercat, Wildcat and Hellcat.
The Imperial War Museum, who jointly plan and review the parking and traffic management systems with Cambridge Constabulary, wishes to assure visitors that issues resulting from the traffic congestion at the D-Day Anniversary Air Show are being addressed in time for the Flying Legends Air Show. “
By: Ross Smith - 23rd June 2004 at 15:40
On the plus side we’ll have 2 B-17s again with the return of Pink Lady.
Is this confirmed? Seeing two airworthy B-17s at the same place would be a dream come true!
By: Moggy C - 23rd June 2004 at 10:22
Saw her on Sunday by accident.
Went to Liverpool to see the folks, got roped-in to shivering on the banks of the Mersey for a Festival of Sail, which was much enlivened by two appearances from the Yakolevs (Those guys are good!) and one from the Lanc at low level over the river.
Great stuff. All the better for being unexpected.
Moggy
By: duxfordhawk - 23rd June 2004 at 01:33
I heard TFC tried to book the Lanc but she has so many commitments that made it impossible and they are promising her return for 2005,If you want see the Lancaster this year Eastbourne looks a must she listed for the Friday saturday and sunday there.
By: Chris Broad - 22nd June 2004 at 22:30
and the Super Connie!
By: Arabella-Cox - 22nd June 2004 at 21:50
No. The BBMF are sending the Dakota though, which is nice for the D-Day anniversary. I read somewhere that they have been promised the Lanc for 2005.
On the plus side we’ll have 2 B-17s again with the return of Pink Lady.
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