The date is July 29th 1984. Old Warden airfield is just under the Lancaster in the picture.
The picture was taken on the run in to a display at Old Warden.
The picture was taken on the run in to a display at Old Warden.
First programme is about Douglas Bader.
Very well flown and a nice landing,you worked hard for that. Nice that you have a film of the event to show family and friends.
R.A.E Bedford operated Sea Vixens XN650,XN653, XJ565 this one went to Salisbury Hall Museum,XJ608. Fire section had XJ572. XJ560 was in use with the Apprentice School as 8142M. Would be good for further info and any pictures.
ES-AKE also 9Q-CUK, c/n 16697/33445 owned by Ake Jansson based in Sweden. More here in Swedish http://www.dc-3.se/flygande.shtml
There has been quite a few accidents to this type of aircraft recently . Is it difficult to fly and operate ?
Glass fibre cockpit more durable try Grob Twin Astir/K-21. Richard Kilham of EES services at HusBos might be able to help. http://www.eastofenglandsailplanes.co.uk/
Andy Saunders should be recognised in the New Years honours list M.B.E at least. I also gave to the ATC Cadets on duty in Bedford yesterday and got my sticker. I wonder how many of the general public knew it was Battle of Britain Day ?
http://cardington.weebly.com/ explains and good links too.
Nice to see this forgotten airfield remembered. Good luck with your endeavours
The Lancaster “Thumper Mk.III” was serialled DV385 based at Woodhall Spa mid 1944. the character is based on the Walt Disney 1942 film ” Bambi”.
Would like to see a No.8 Group Pathfinder machine scheme.
463 Squadron NG329 21 February 1945.
DCW & Bomberflight ,
I speak for all forum viewers thank you so much for the superb photographs and information. Not all of us can get to Old Warden ,work,family commitments and distance gets in the way . The coverage is great .