Re inactments whats all that about it’s a bit sad! much better things to do on a weekend.

However, and I am sticking my neck out here, Those ‘American’ re-enactors look slightly past their sell by date. I applaud what they are doing to a point, but young looking Army Air Force boys & girls they aint!

Exactly.

The younger end won’t entertain this unless there getting paid for film work or extras it’s far too boring and geekey to do if it’s your cup of tea and i have upset you well tough.

Pinewood studios might take you on………….

abandoned? what dumped or crashed?

Just hope once airworthy they don’t decide to sell it.!

If you do camping there is loads of camp sites around and some very close within 3 miles.

Found this on another site:Official Statement from The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre-

It is fair to say that we have been considering making moves to fly Avro Lancaster NX611 for some years now; in fact it has been the ultimate ambition of Fred and Harold to complete their fabulous contribution to aviation history and the memory of Bomber Command.
In a recent interview with BBC Radio Lincolnshire Fred has confirmed what, I am sure, many people have been thinking for many years.
It has been our ultimate ambition to be able to restore NX611 to an airworthy condition but also keep her accessible for the general public to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and atmosphere created by a Lancaster. For us to keep NX611 as a credible ‘peoples memorial’ to Bomber Command available to many people, no matter their background or financial situation (After all those that flew with Bomber Command came from every imaginable background) we must strike a healthy balance between keeping her in a good condition but also allowing the public to experience her.
As stated by Fred the end goal would be to be able to see NX611 take to the skies once more, but it will by no means be a short road to that end.
We are currently building up a large stores and parts stock ready for the possible ‘push’ for airworthiness.
The moves we are making- sourcing 4 airworthy engines, acquiring parts from all over the world, undertaking feasibility studies, sourcing AP’s and the relevant paperwork – are all working towards enabling us to ‘push the button’ and let the Lanc feel air under her wheels once more.
There is no funding or involvement from Peter Jackson or the Dambusters film.
As with everything that has been done at the Centre and with the Lancaster the project will be self funded- but if anyone would like to feel that they have helped with keeping NX611 operational you are welcome to make donations.
If we get to the stage that NX611 is airworthy it will undoubtedly be called upon to perform in the air show circuit. There is also great interest and support from BBMF and RAF and I am sure that we will work closely together if NX611 ever goes skyward.

Airworthiness is the ambition and we have now confirmed that, but unfortunately there is much ‘ground’ work to be done before we make that jump. No move will be made until we are happy that we have built up enough parts and solved all the logistic issues.

Everyone’s support is greatly appreciated. Rest assured that we have the aircrafts best interests first and foremost in our minds. We have not striven for many years to sacrifice our achievements in one fail swoop. NX611 will always remain as a living memorial to Bomber Command; that is the most important duty we perform.

Andrew Panton
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre

Looking at all the comments about JJ flying again – how about all the people who want to see it happen actually doing something, go to the lincsaviation.co.uk site and make a donation or become a member of the JJ Supporters Association (I am a member even though I am the other side of the world ) – these guys have given a considerable amount of time and money to restore one of the greatest aircraft to grace the skies – do we really want it to happen – or do we all just talk about it, we may just leave it too late

Putting jj back in the air is great news but you can’t expect the joe public to keep sticking there hands in there pockets everytime another one wants to grace our skies.

Run it as a buisness and make it pay to keep her flying airshow admission is expensive enough with a family of four it’s not our job to pay for this too unless something in return for us say a taxi ride if you donate £250.00 for the pleasure.

Nashio, Yes and it should be im not knocking them fantastic they can do this but they will charge for the pleasure to see her fly and so they should it’s not always fair to ask for money for these things not that im saying they have my reply was to the other post nashio.