Well, at least I tried, but I got the bland, non- committal, politically correct response from one of my MP’s assistants that I expected. I just hope that someone from the CWHM reads this and understands that THOUSANDS of people in the UK are very grateful for them have the determination to achieve this amazing undertaking.

The LAHC has advised me that there will be no CWH souveniers on sale at East Kikby on Sunday. What a shame and missed opportunity – UK website delivery is 28 days, I think, plus P & P costs.

Well, I’ve emailed my MP now, so we’ll see what happens (but I think I can guess!)

I’m thinking of emailing my MP and asking him to ask the PM to make a statement of thanks to Canada, in Parliament, for assisting in the rembrance of the lost crews of Bomber Command. Do you guys think such a request is silly, or worthwhile?

Surely it would be easier to organise a big send off (i.e. with Red Arrows, etc.) than the planned greeting that was ruined by poor weather? The Mynarski Lancaster is hardly likely to set off home when the weather is poor, and her departure time would be much more certain than her arrival time from Iceland was. Unless I am missing something, planning a big send off would be (relatively) simple. It would also be a good way of thanking the CWH for their valiant undertaking.

Looking at FR24, it looks as though she’s going to land at Coningsby. Is there a problem?

This describes exactly what is planned but no formation flying is mentioned.

http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=EC0840FD-5056-A318-A85EDC2B4193EDFF

I read this the same way as Bomberboy, but updated CWH Lancaster Tour Schedule says “Both Lancasters will land at RAF Waddington and after a short visit, will depart with the Avro Vulcan and two Hawks for a formation flight.” (Source: http://www.warplane.com/lancaster-2014-uk-tour.aspx) My guess is that will fly in formation, but not over Waddington – i.e. en route to their next destination (RAF Marham) and will probably be filmed on the way. I don’t understand the relevance of the two Hawks though.