Mynarski Lancaster visit 28/08/14

Jimbuna · 08-23-14, 05:55 AM

As some of you already know, I was fortunate to get one of the limited number of tickets for the visit of the Canadian Lancaster (one of only two flying in the world) VeRA to Durham Tees Valley Airport next Thursday 28th.

Below is the provisional list of events for the day and apart from the Punch & Judy show I must say I'm rather looking forward to it:

http://www.dtvmovements.co.uk/Info/Lancastervisit.htm

Pictures to follow.

u crank · 08-23-14, 06:53 AM

Can't wait to see the pics Jim.

My late father was a member of No. 428 Squadron RCAF, part of No. 6 Group RCAF. He was a ground crew member. In June '43 they moved to RAF Middleton St. George, which I believe is now Durham Tees Valley Airport. The squadron's Halifaxs were replaced by the Avro Lancs in mid '44.

If you get up close, give her a little pat for me.

Jimbuna · 08-23-14, 07:13 AM

I sure will matey

Here is a link to a thread on another forum from one of the guys I'll be travelling with which may be of some interest to you:

http://forums.diecast-aviation.eu/sh...ad.php?t=23315

u crank · 08-23-14, 07:32 AM

Thank you Jim for that link. Great shots.

Have bookmarked for future reference.

Jimbuna · 08-23-14, 08:34 AM

Your welcome sir

TarJak · 08-23-14, 08:56 AM

Hurry up and post some photo's instead of teasing us ya basum!

Jimbuna · 08-23-14, 09:05 AM

The event isn't until next Thursday 28th ya dim witted bugga

TarJak · 08-23-14, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

The event isn't until next Thursday 28th ya dim witted bugga

I know but I just can't wait that long.

Jimbuna · 08-24-14, 06:02 AM

Just had a phone call from Gollum (Chris) who is one of the aviation gang I travel around with and he reckons VeRA will be rolled out of the hangar very slowly to allow maximum time for photo opportunities and meetings with the flight crew

Rumour has it she may not return to Canada at the end of September but stay till after Christmas to allow the BBMF to carry out work on her (one of the main reasons she is actually here).

I can't find out how many tickets there were but at £10 allowing entry to four people they are a real steal and rumours abound that much larger sums are being offered for those who weren't fortunate enough to get one first time round.

Eichhörnchen · 08-24-14, 01:30 PM

That's great news if true (about her staying until xmas I mean). The longer the better...

Jimbuna · 08-25-14, 05:40 AM

Just a rumour atm but even if she does stay I doubt she will be flying, more likely in a hangar/workshop for maintenance.

Eichhörnchen · 08-26-14, 02:58 PM

Hmmm, lucky me don't live far away so I might get a chance to see her up close yet (they have conducted tours, though I'm not sure until when).

Jimbuna · 08-28-14, 02:40 PM

Not long back from Tees Valley...had a great day and got to go on her and speak to the air crew

Pictures to follow.

Jimbuna · 08-29-14, 11:34 AM

The day started off with cloudy but bright sunny weather, rain was forecast for later on in the afternoon closer to the scheduled flying display...but more on that later.

First stop was the St George hotel to see the statue and the laying of the wreathes.

TarJak · 08-29-14, 04:18 PM

Very pretty Jim. Good to see you remembered to remove the lens cap. I hope that's not all there is.

08-23-14, 05:55 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Mynarski Lancaster visit 28/08/14 As some of you already know, I was fortunate to get one of the limited number of tickets for the visit of the Canadian Lancaster (one of only two flying in the world) VeRA to Durham Tees Valley Airport next Thursday 28th. Below is the provisional list of events for the day and apart from the Punch & Judy show I must say I'm rather looking forward to it: http://www.dtvmovements.co.uk/Info/Lancastervisit.htm Pictures to follow. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-23-14, 06:53 AM	#2
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,744 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Can't wait to see the pics Jim. My late father was a member of No. 428 Squadron RCAF, part of No. 6 Group RCAF. He was a ground crew member. In June '43 they moved to RAF Middleton St. George, which I believe is now Durham Tees Valley Airport. The squadron's Halifaxs were replaced by the Avro Lancs in mid '44. If you get up close, give her a little pat for me. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

08-23-14, 07:13 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I sure will matey Here is a link to a thread on another forum from one of the guys I'll be travelling with which may be of some interest to you: http://forums.diecast-aviation.eu/sh...ad.php?t=23315 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-23-14, 07:32 AM	#4
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,744 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Thank you Jim for that link. Great shots. Have bookmarked for future reference. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

08-23-14, 08:34 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Your welcome sir __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-23-14, 08:56 AM	#6
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Hurry up and post some photo's instead of teasing us ya basum!

08-23-14, 09:05 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The event isn't until next Thursday 28th ya dim witted bugga __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-24-14, 06:02 AM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Just had a phone call from Gollum (Chris) who is one of the aviation gang I travel around with and he reckons VeRA will be rolled out of the hangar very slowly to allow maximum time for photo opportunities and meetings with the flight crew Rumour has it she may not return to Canada at the end of September but stay till after Christmas to allow the BBMF to carry out work on her (one of the main reasons she is actually here). I can't find out how many tickets there were but at £10 allowing entry to four people they are a real steal and rumours abound that much larger sums are being offered for those who weren't fortunate enough to get one first time round. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-24-14, 01:30 PM	#10
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,381 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	That's great news if true (about her staying until xmas I mean). The longer the better...

08-25-14, 05:40 AM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Just a rumour atm but even if she does stay I doubt she will be flying, more likely in a hangar/workshop for maintenance. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-26-14, 02:58 PM	#12
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,381 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Hmmm, lucky me don't live far away so I might get a chance to see her up close yet (they have conducted tours, though I'm not sure until when).

08-28-14, 02:40 PM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Not long back from Tees Valley...had a great day and got to go on her and speak to the air crew Pictures to follow. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-29-14, 11:34 AM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The day started off with cloudy but bright sunny weather, rain was forecast for later on in the afternoon closer to the scheduled flying display...but more on that later. First stop was the St George hotel to see the statue and the laying of the wreathes. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-29-14, 04:18 PM	#15
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Very pretty Jim. Good to see you remembered to remove the lens cap. I hope that's not all there is.