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August 12, 2008 at 5:53 pm in reply to: I propose a National Bomber Command heritage centre in Lincolnshire #1168275

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I think we are all in agreement that Lincolnshire would be the most appropriate place for it if only on the grounds that the county was home to more of the RAF bomber bases in WW2.

I agree Lincolnshire would be an excellent place,but how many bomber bases were in Yorkshire?

Ken.

August 11, 2008 at 9:52 pm in reply to: Some thoughts on East Kirkby and Just Jane. #1169261

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The wife was going to book me a taxi ride for my 40th,which was 4 years ago next Monday,(18th of August.) but I persuaded her not to.

A decison I now regret,after reading Moggy’s account.

Ah well,if she’s not going to fly,there’s always my 50th.

Ken.

July 21, 2008 at 9:50 pm in reply to: WW2 Control Tower Question #1190844

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Sorry,but I had to point this out.

Just take a look at the bottom of the pic,and read the description,after Runway 07/25.:D

http://airfields.fotopic.net/p46958807.html

June 21, 2008 at 7:02 pm in reply to: Last Dambuster TV programme #1225203

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I’ve just watched it on the re-run,and I have to admit,that I had tears in my eyes,watching George as he visited the various sites that were attacked,and the people that survived.Deeply moving.

I can’t add anymore as to what’s been said already,just to say I’m pleased I wasn’t around at the time,to witness what went on.

Superb programme,and tastefully done.

Ken.

June 15, 2008 at 10:10 pm in reply to: A sensational looking Queens Birthday Flypast (Merged thread) #1232265

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Anyone know who piloted the BBMF fighters?

Ken.

June 12, 2008 at 5:20 pm in reply to: Last Dambuster TV programme #1234755

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Any idea when it will be aired?

Ken.

June 9, 2008 at 7:32 pm in reply to: BBMF, 8th June #1237778

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I was at a race meeting at Blyton,and I’m sure we had a MkXIX fly over after it’s visit to Scunthorpe.

Anyone know which one it was?

What was funny,is that I was driving a recovery tractor,and because it was so hot,I was nodding to sleep in the cab,and the Spitfire’s engine noise woke me up!!!!!! 😀

Must have been at about 500 feet.

Ken.

June 6, 2008 at 7:37 pm in reply to: Henry Allingham 112 years old today #1239358

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If I live to be half his age,I will be grateful.

I bet he’s got some wonderful stories.

Happy birthday old boy.

Ken.

May 20, 2008 at 11:58 pm in reply to: Dams Raid Flypast, May 2008 #1178040

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Hi all,

The BBC report said that two Tornadoes would fly over the dam with the Lancaster, but they didn’t cover this – did it happen?

I was at Lossiemouth on Friday, and 3 617 Tornadoes certainly left to take part in a flypast somewhere!

Were the Tornadoes seen over the Derwent?

Regards,

Iain.

Yes,and pictures of the 2 Tornadoes and the Lanc were shown on various networks.

And as I was there,I can confirm that this took place.

Ken.

May 16, 2008 at 11:34 pm in reply to: Dams Raid Flypast, May 2008 #1182156

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Any negative feedback from the politically-correct/anti-military elements of the public or media?
After all, Germany is now an EU partner….

Who cares if there was?

It was a part of British history,and we musn’t forget that.

As the motto says,’Lest we forget.’

Ken.

May 16, 2008 at 10:13 pm in reply to: Dams Raid Flypast, May 2008 #1182305

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Sorry about that Stormin.

I’ll seek you out at LLA day,and give you an altered pic.:D (Afro wig do???)

I felt like Charlie of the chocolate factory fame when I got that ticket,and you guys didn’t disappoint,as one would expect.

Looking forward to Blyton in July now,but after today,I don’t think anything but LLA day,will be as good.

Ken.

May 16, 2008 at 8:24 pm in reply to: Dams Raid Flypast, May 2008 #1182480

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Please bear with the quality of these pics,as they were taken on a Kodak point and press jobby:

All quiet so far:

All vantage points used:

Sqnd Ldr Al Pinner with the pre flight speech:

Facing the memorial as the last post played.Very moving:

Here she comes:

Right on target:

On the return:

Fighter time:

Dakota time:

And finally.Ever wondered where your licence fee goes?

Ken.

May 16, 2008 at 7:34 pm in reply to: Dams Raid Flypast, May 2008 #1182498

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Snap:

Ken.

May 16, 2008 at 2:26 pm in reply to: Dams Raid Flypast, May 2008 #1182770

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It’s on a loop on Sky news interactive.

Press the red button.

Ken.

May 16, 2008 at 1:13 pm in reply to: Dams Raid Flypast, May 2008 #1182806

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Just got back.:D 😀 😀 😀

Absolutely superb.

Without doubt,one of the best BBMF displays I’ve seen.

Thought Sqdn Ldr Al Pinner would have been in one of the single seaters,and was surprised to see him on the dam wall,and then giving the pre flight speech.He must have lost at rock,paper,scissors,when it was decided who was flying!!!!

Took some pics,and if they have come out any good,will post them later,but I’m sure some will follow.

Ken.
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