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  • April 23, 2008 at 7:20 am in reply to: Lancaster LM 720 #1202882
    The Yokel
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    Hi all
    Surprised to see this thread pop up. Amazing photo of the mast tower. The tower itself, according to one of the operators who was at the top shortly before the crash, was originally going to be shipped out to South America as part of an oil rig.At the outbreak of war got pressed into service as a Radar tower. This was the first time the crew had taken LM720 on a raid, their regular aircraft went on to be one of the few Lanc’s to do over 100 Ops.

    Andy

    December 27, 2007 at 7:02 pm in reply to: RAF Peterborough (Westwood) #1326967
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    Hi
    There is a picture of Vampire XE887 on page 26 with members of 115sqn air cadets cleaning her. Who knows you may be one of them ? On page 27 is the 115Sqn band “at some time in the 1950s”.

    Andy

    December 27, 2007 at 5:31 pm in reply to: RAF Peterborough (Westwood) #1327162
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    Hi
    Peterborough museum sells a DVD on the history of the airfield. I have not seen it yet so I dont know how good it is. Also No. 26 of the Airfield focus series of books is on Peterborough. I have an interest on the site as I work roughly where the Fuel store / M T shed stood.

    Andy

    November 2, 2007 at 7:26 pm in reply to: "…we few who remain…." #1296614
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    Hi all
    My wife’s Grandfather, Lewis Brown, Was on the aircraft carrier Campania during the first test (Hurricane) on the Monte bello islands. From what he has told me when the bomb was let off the only precautions that were taken was “Turn your back to the flash”:eek: 😮 😮 they were then told they could turn around and watch the cloud. He also has some small postcards issued to the crew with cartoons of the test that he sent home to his wife.
    Andy

    August 30, 2007 at 3:15 pm in reply to: Part Identification #1283590
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    Could it be internal ? Are there any cabinets or lockers / boxes that would use this kind of catch ? Are there any hatches or inspection doors held back with one of these ?
    Andy

    August 30, 2007 at 6:42 am in reply to: Part Identification #1284065
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    Thanks for the replies Camlobe & Bruce
    I amm almost certain it came from a Lancasteras I picked it up with some other parts years ago. Would the Merlin cowlings have had the same Butterfly catch / clips to hold the cowlings open ?
    Andy

    August 24, 2007 at 6:07 pm in reply to: Of legends rumours and urban myths #1290048
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    From Martyn Chorlton’s book “Paths in the Wood” about North Witham airfield
    “More obsolete or worn equipment was transported by truck to two large pits to the west of Castle Bytham” & “Crates of brand new Piper J-4s, Engines sold as scrap fuselages and wings burnt”
    Wonder if any survives just pushed into a pit ?
    Andy

    August 20, 2007 at 8:45 pm in reply to: Crew Photos #1295572
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    Thanks for the reply. I was hoping that there was a set order but Flight Sgts. to the front either side of the Pilot, an Officer, and sergeants behind narrows it down a bit.
    Thanks for the help
    Andy

    August 12, 2007 at 3:20 pm in reply to: Instrument Identification #1304742
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    Thanks for the reply 682al thats another bit identified. You wouldnt happen to know which crew position a MK I cockpit lamp (REF No. 5C/446) would have been in ?
    Thanks
    Andy

    May 13, 2007 at 9:07 pm in reply to: Twin finned Wellington #1308682
    The Yokel
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    Thanks WP840
    I can only get text on that page no pictures ?

    April 28, 2007 at 4:59 pm in reply to: Airfield Memorials. #1324048
    The Yokel
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    Kings cliffe & Deenthorpe

    April 28, 2007 at 10:07 am in reply to: Airfield Memorials. #1324416
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    Memorial for RAF Skellingthorpe in Skellingthorpe village.

    Andy

    March 25, 2007 at 8:44 am in reply to: Lancaster photo query #1262945
    The Yokel
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    Those dates would be about right for LM720. She was delivered to 61 Squadron on the 1st September 44, flew her first operation on 10th September 44 and crashed in Norfolk on 15th January 45.
    Thanks for the second photo Posart that looks like an “O” to me too. Any idea what the nose art is ? It seems to resemble a small dog or rabbit pointing at the cockpit. Was it a cartoon character around at that time. Sorry for all the questions but if you dont ask you will never know:D
    Thanks

    Andy

    March 24, 2007 at 5:09 pm in reply to: Lancaster photo query #1263493
    The Yokel
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    Thanks Cees & Eddie.

    When was Z equipment first fitted to operational aircraft ?

    Andy

    March 24, 2007 at 11:44 am in reply to: Lancaster photo query #1263761
    The Yokel
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    Thanks for the reply Mark.

    I am almost certain that LM720 was QR-D as combat reports from the P.R.O. have her as “D”. I say almost as in the O.R.B. she is sometimes recorded as LM920 which was never a Lancaster serial number. Is it possible that the “O” in your photo is a “D” ?

    Thanks

    Andy

    P.S. What is the Z equipment ?

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