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[Bigron]

After seeing the fly-past overhead today, I got to thinking about that magnificent aircraft, the Lancaster Bomber.
I Googled and was surprised to learn that they built over 7 THOUSAND of them! And now, sadly, there are a mere two airworthy planes left.
I also learned that the other one, presently in Canada, will be flying over to us here in early August, for a unique, never to be repeated celebration/remembrance display.
It wasn't clear where this display is to take place: does anybody know?

Ron.

[tigers_gonads]

Still to be decided iirc

I think the Canadian Lancaster was last over here in the late 70's 
Painted the white of there costal command I believe.
There was rumors of both of them getting together in the air for pictures 

Also they was trying to set up a photo shoot with the B17 Flying Fortress too

[Bigron]

Thanks for the additional info, TG: if you find out any more before me, please let me know, and of course I will reciprocate if I know any more.
It's a shame that these terrific planes had to be created for destructive purposes, but they did help to save our country.....

Ron.

[biggriffin]

There's two fully airworthy lamcs in the world, the Canadians have  a 2nd undergoing a refurb at the moment, there's also the one at linc's air musem'jusr jayne' needs an caa certificate to fly, so there's the possibility of 4 soon.
 both lancs are doing a tour this year in England, starts end july finishing august.
www.bbmf.co.uk

[Bigron]

That's great news, BG - FOUR in service, potentially!
Now I may be about to make a fool of myself (quite used to that, really...), but I am sure that, a decade or two ago there used to be a Lancaster operated commercially, giving (expensive) tourist flights along the south coast in the Bournemouth/Weymouth area.
Am I going mad? I'm sure I didn't dream it.....

Ron.

[biggriffin]

Think that was a shackleton, or a even Lincoln(even rarer)

[Elite Pete]

Think that was a shackleton, or a even Lincoln(even rarer)

There's a Lincoln at RAF Cosford but that's not air worthy

[TheBoy]

Saw the Lancaster, with a pair of Spitfires and a Dakota in formation over Normandy a few times last week. A sight to behold, and the engine noise is so distinctive

[Bigron]

I'm not jealous, TB, I'm not; honestly I'm NOT......
 

Ron.

[tunnie]

Saw Lancaster and Spitfire at Bournmath few years ago, the sound and sight is just magnificent!

[Bigron]

A few years back, when Weymouth had an air display as part of their Carnival celebrations, I happened to be on the pier, at the sea end, when a Vulcan bomber came out of nowhere, at amazingly high speed and dead low.
Good job there was  Marks and Spencers nearby!
 

Ron.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

The one thing no-one can now never see, but can only imagine, is Lancaster's taking off with either 12,000 lb Tallboy (854 dropped) or, even more impressive, 22,000 lb Grand Slam (41 dropped) bombs.  Just think what the engine noise would have been.

No other Allied, or indeed Axis, bomber could equal this task.

[Bigron]

Yes, the sound, Lizzie!
I didn't realise today was the Trooping, but when I was sitting quietly at my emails here, I heard this sound and immediately thought "That's a Lancaster: what on earth is that doing here!"
Nothing else sounds like it nor flies as slowly or low, and to hear one flying for real fully laden, as you said, must have been magical.
Another sight/sound that impresses me is when a steam locomotive JUST starts off: no revving and farting, just a sigh of steam and it moves away with panache and dignity, no matter how many carriages it has behind it.

Ron.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Yes, the sound, Lizzie!
I didn't realise today was the Trooping, but when I was sitting quietly at my emails here, I heard this sound and immediately thought "That's a Lancaster: what on earth is that doing here!"
Nothing else sounds like it nor flies as slowly or low, and to hear one flying for real fully laden, as you said, must have been magical.
Another sight/sound that impresses me is when a steam locomotive JUST starts off: no revving and farting, just a sigh of steam and it moves away with panache and dignity, no matter how many carriages it has behind it.

Ron.

Ah, now for me I love the sound of a light footed Merchant Navy or West Country loco pulling away with a heavy train and slipping on damp rails, then regaining it's grip with the power of the engine, and skill of the foot plate crew, at their best.  Other loco's are also impressive when briefly slipping, and there is a great recording of the ex-LMS pacific Princess Elizabeth "suffering" from this whilst coming back with very obvious blasts from her exhaust. Wonderful!!

You see I just love loud, powerful engines!

[Figureman52]

Spitfire flypast tomorrow over Arnold. Hope it follows the same route as last year, straight over MIW's back garden. Seemed so low I could touch it. Never forget the sound of that engine.