Thanks for correcting me Fluffy, you learn something new everyday!:)

The Lincolnshire Lancaster Association looked at the costing and even sourced a manufacturer of a H2S blister for PA474 a few years ago now, but Fluffy is right that BAE will not sanction a newly fabricated blister but will sanction the fittment of an original. As BAE Systems still holds the design authority for the Lancaster this scuppers BBMF and LLA somewhat. Personally I think the Lanc looks far better without the blister spoiling her lines.

bringing the whole fleet, why have the bbmf got enough pilots?

Well done Fluffy, she’s coming on a treat I can’t wait to see her at the Lincs Lancs bash in September, it looks like a trip to Coningsby before then.
Not a bad guess with the 74 Sqn. scheme, once again well done to you and Andy.

At last someone is willing to restore me, mind you it’s a big job but I don’t mind you spending your money on me:dev2: 😉

Some of the trainees in “Fighter Pilot” did find careers in the RAF, Rhod Smart trained as a navigator and went onto No.100 Sqn. flying the Canberra,
Robbie Low also remustered as a navigator, Martin Oxborrow gained his wings and went multi engine, his first tour was with No.30 Sqn. flying the Hercules. The only one to pass out as a fast jet pilot and to end up operational was former milk man John McCrea who joined No.XV Sqn. at Laarbruch Germany flying the Buccaneer S.2b, he later served in the first Gulf War flying the Tornado GR.1.
The ones who failed or gave it up were, Trevor Lewis who went to university and Al Stewart who gained his wings, past TWU at Brawdy on the Hawk and went onto the Buccaneer OCU. with John McCrea then gave it all up!!! (silly boy) he left the RAF to become a wine merchant. What a waste of tax payers money!!
It would be good to know what they are doing now does anyone know?

It looks nothing like me !!!!:confused: