discussion Lancaster

[Guest]

Ouch it near hit me.

Lancaster flew low right over out flat today. Must have been or going to Normandy Landings affair.

It was very low and very noisy and what a sight.

Landed at Jersey Airport probably to re-fuel. Day before we had a Lynx flying around us. Something to do with a car /motor cycle rally/races on the road couple of hundred yards from our flat.

Not sure I can stand all this excitement.

Laurie

 

[eddiesolo]

Lucky you Laurie, bet you loved that roar and the sight.

Si

 

[monica]

nice Laurie, they showed a passover of a Lancaster , at Normandy yesterday on the news hear at about 4.30pm,

but how lucky are you to have it fly over your house,

 

[flyjoe180]

You got your own air show Laurie! Did you snap any photographs?

 

[Guest]

The BBMF Lancaster is based at Conningsby, just a couple of miles from where I live and it regularly flies over us on practise flights or leaving or returning from a display. We have got pretty good at recognising the four Merlins now and are ready to dive outside if we hear it in the area. The rumble as is flies over makes the hairs stand up on your neck. Also worth noting is that 'Just Jane', based at East Kirkby is doing taxi rides to generate enough funds to get her back in the air. You don't get to take off but sitting with your head in the upper turret while all four engines rev up was an amazing experience. I dearly hope they get her airworthy again.

This August another Lancaster from Canada is coming over and they are going to do a series of events together for around six weeks. I will be at work for this entire time

 

[flyjoe180]

Two Lancasters flying together would be a sight one would never forget. A shame you will be working Richard. Sick leave?

 

[Guest]

Two Lancasters flying together would be a sight one would never forget. A shame you will be working Richard. Sick leave?

I'd still have to pay a round trip from Florida and back so I guess not!

 

[Guest]

No Joe to quick and would have lost the fun trying to get a shot.

Same Lancaster Moni. It landed in Jersey before it carried on to Normandy which is hardly any distance from. Not in Jersey at the time but they say that you could hear the guns.

Laurie

 

[monica]

it would of been so great to see one flying and the sound of the 4 engines as well, i watched the ABC news but they did not show it again in a fly over ,but just the jets, and i watch the new to see it again

 

[Guest]

Hope you get the chance Moni to see it in the real.

It is a sight and a half. The Lancaster in my view is not the most beautiful of aircraft but it is so iconic.

To see it rumble across the sky what it did the noise as you say. When it is overhead it is very exciting.

Problem is I think you will have to come to it as it is to old to come to you.

Laurie

 

[PaulTRose]

cant beat the sound of a Merlin or two.....or more

a few years ago i was at the Waddington Air Show.....at one end of the runway was parked the Lanc, a Spitfire and a Hurricane..........they had them all warming up at once when it came to getting ready to take off.....glorious sound!

this is how close i was

 

[ojays]

Did you see the DC3 that flew along the east coast yesterday.

My wife and I were at 'Gorey' when it flew along just off the harbour wall.

I couldn't get the camera out of my bag quick enough to get a shot of it.

Gregg

 

[monica]

it would be great to see one up close and ever flying Laurie, but think im on the wrong side off the world for that to happen

oh how lucky were you Paul, that would off been a site to see and hear ,

oh no Gregg , dont you just hate that when it happens but you did see it ,

 

[ojays]

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[Guest]

I remember seeing a Lancaster flying over my school in 1973 or 4 when it was going to Hendon. We heard a loud engine noise, turned around and saw the Lancaster flying low. I was surprised how slow it was.

 

[Guest]

Did you see the DC3 that flew along the east coast yesterday.My wife and I were at 'Gorey' when it flew along just off the harbour wall.

I couldn't get the camera out of my bag quick enough to get a shot of it.

Gregg

Hey Gregg you are in Jersey give a ring 482742. How did I miss that DC3.

So much happening at the moment. We have a Motor Cycle and Car racing thing. Plus a fete with all the cars and motorcycles. How do I know ? All the noise for early morning through to late night. The place is rampant with vintage stuff to present day.

Laurie

 

[monica]

great photos you have there Gregg,

what a sight and sound that would be

dont you have a race weekend where you are Laurie, once or twice a year, ? seen it on tv,

 

[Guest]

Yes you are right Moni it was Friday and Saturday. Jolly noisy. It is only 440 yds from us. I can hear the remains now they must be having some sort of hill climb now. I am a cricket man so it does not do to much for me although I hope those participating and watching have a great time.

Moni ! Do you ever sleep ? You seem to have a 24 hour day. Quite remarkable.

Laurie

 

[monica]

saw a good show once the Haily bikers cooking show was filmed there with the race once

I only seen to nap hear and there as the grow up kids living at home well, cannot say what i would like too

dont real think about others if you get what i mean,

 

[ojays]

Hey Gregg you are in Jersey give a ring 482742. How did I miss that DC3.So much happening at the moment. We have a Motor Cycle and Car racing thing. Plus a fete with all the cars and motorcycles. How do I know ? All the noise for early morning through to late night. The place is rampant with vintage stuff to present day.

Laurie

Hi Laurie,

Sorry only just seen your post.

It was only a very short stay as my wife had arranged the visit as a belated 65th birthday present.

She knows my love of everything WWII related, and cars/motor racing.

As she is disabled we were limited time wise, to everything I would have liked to do.

I will definitely return, as I thoroughly enjoyed wandering about in the Hills/Dunes/Undergrowth/Tunnels, then the motor extravaganza//Mansell collection.

You live on a beautiful Island with so much to feed my personal interests.

The down side was the Pub early closing times

My wife enjoys singing (she's actually very good) and the two times we managed to find anywhere with a Kareoki for her to let her hair down, they closed at 11-00pm on the Friday & 9-00pm on the Sunday. Being only open Friday through to Sunday!

The Saturday we wanted to go the Opera House, unfortunately no seats were available that would allow for my wife's disabilities.

The weekday closing times appeared to be the same as the UK 30 years ago, so just spent the evenings in the hotel bar (jackets mandatory).

Will let you know the next time I visit & meet up for a drink or two!