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Post by ianmcgoo22 on Feb 25, 2014 13:03:18 GMT 12
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catcrew
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Post by catcrew on Feb 25, 2014 13:11:36 GMT 12
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Post by baz62 on Feb 25, 2014 15:32:47 GMT 12
Oh maybe I better bring forward my UK trip plans then!!What an awesome sight THAT would be!
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Post by beagle on Feb 25, 2014 15:57:16 GMT 12
You taking me Baz
would be great to get the mosquito over there too at the same time.
I hope they have a good heater for the trip
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Feb 25, 2014 16:01:12 GMT 12
would be great to get the mosquito over there too at the same time. I was thinking exactly the same thing. |
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Post by TS on Feb 25, 2014 16:18:25 GMT 12
WOW !!! is right that is for sure. Might have to Rob a bank fellas  Love to be there...... Just aside to this great news how are things going with Just Jane and her return to airworthiness?? Imagine THREE of them. Plus about the 20 or so airworthy Spits in the UK all up at once....... Dreams are free  |
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Post by beagle on Feb 25, 2014 18:14:25 GMT 12
just looking her up, seems to be doing just taxi rides, but will dig deeper.
just sharpened the spade up and it might take a few more years but they are sorting out parts to make the complete assembly to air worthiness.
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Post by ianmcgoo22 on Feb 26, 2014 13:57:07 GMT 12
I thought I'd add this YouTube video in here for your enjoyment. I think you'll recognize a certain twin-engined aircraft in here! (And yes, you should all be proud of the restoration your countrymen did on the Mosquito!)
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Post by mumbles on Feb 26, 2014 21:52:44 GMT 12
Apparently this will be the first time in over 40 years that two Lancasters have flown together. Since that only takes one back to 1974, I'd wager it's a lot longer than that, maybe 50+ years. I suspect the last people to get two Lancasters in the air together might have been the French Aeronavale in the early/mid 1960's. That's pretty confident of CWH to make the trip, it really would be something to see. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 3, 2014 16:11:18 GMT 12
 The map above was sent to the NZBCA, and is apparently the route that the Lancaster will take to go there and back. |
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Post by baz62 on Mar 3, 2014 16:31:47 GMT 12
Is this a similar route to the delivery of Canadian built Lancasters to the UK, or modified to reduce the amount of over water time?
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Post by nuuumannn on Mar 5, 2014 13:32:41 GMT 12
That's very worthy news; looks like a trip to the UK is in the cards...
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Post by nuuumannn on Mar 5, 2014 14:53:53 GMT 12
Regarding the last time two Lancs flew together, I'm wondering if PA474 was airworthy when Just Jane (G-ASXX as she was when she first arrived in the UK) arrived in the UK from Australia. As 'Spirit of Surfer's Paradise' she flew in formation with an Aussie Canberra and a Victor and after receipt by the Historic Aircraft Preservation Society she flew in Bomber Command colours as 'Guy Gibson', but I can't remember if PA474 was flying at the same time.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 5, 2014 16:46:33 GMT 12
There was a thread on FlyPast Forum a few years back where all that was investigated but I cannot recall if they established the two flying together or not. And being FlyPast Forum it's impossible to search for the thread as their search system is so crap.
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Post by catcrew on Jul 11, 2014 9:46:35 GMT 12
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Post by suthg on Aug 6, 2014 20:27:29 GMT 12
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum will be flying their prized Avro Lancaster C-GVRA to England on August 4th for a 2 month tour. The Lancaster will join the only other airworthy Lancaster in the world, owned and operated by the Royal Air Force's renowned Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), and participate in several events and activities.  Latest News and Pics here: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Website The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum's Lancaster will depart from Hamilton, Ontario on August 4th and plan to arrive in England on August 8th. The North Atlantic crossing will include en-route stops at Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada, possibly Narsarsuaq, Greenland, and Keflavik, Iceland, prior to arriving at the BBMF, RAF Coningsby. Shortly after arriving, the Lancaster will undergo a scheduled maintenance inspection and then the Canadian crews will complete a short training program with the BBMF in preparation to participate in several air displays and fly pasts with the BBMF Lancaster and fighters starting on August 14th. Plane designation is C-GVRA Type LNCA, follow on Flightaware C-GVRAFlightradar24 CVGRANB as of Wed 6th 09:00 NZT the Lancaster had reached Goose Bay in Newfoundland/Labrador and the crew were asleep getting a break before heading off again for Iceland. Tuesday August 6 to Thursday August 7 (flexible) Travel from Goose Bay CYYR to Keflavik, Iceland BIKF. Friday August 8th: Keflavik, Iceland BIKF to RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire QCY - EGXC Extra time has been factored in for weather and mechanical delays. RAF Coningsby, the home of the BBMF, at 1:30 pm. Over 100 Bomber Command Veterans are expected to be in attendance as special guests for the arrival. The BBMF Hangar will be closed to the general public. There will be no guided tours available. There is a complete schedule of movements and availability here: Canadian Lancaster in England ScheduleThe BBMF ConnectionThe BBMF Lancaster:  The BBMF Lancaster PA474 story is here |
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Post by suthg on Aug 7, 2014 7:45:19 GMT 12
She's due in BIKF Iceland in 30 mins but nowhere in sight on FlightRadar24, looks like they get a days break there before arriving in England on Friday. 19:44 as I write and due there 20:15 local time. I hope they have a safe flight!!
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Post by suthg on Aug 7, 2014 9:12:20 GMT 12
If you check FlightRadar24 right now you will see her approaching Iceland about 15mins out. CVGRA is safe and visible - Make for a safe landing guys!! I can't post an image from work - no access to Flickr just like Facebook!!
Graeme
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Post by suthg on Aug 7, 2014 9:29:39 GMT 12
She's landed safely and taxiing back. Good news - what a long haul from Goose Bay!
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Post by suthg on Aug 8, 2014 20:28:16 GMT 12
C-GVRA has just left Keflavik International airport and is heading to the UK right now 8:25pm Friday night so early morning over there 8:25am UTC  Lancaster On Her Way by suthg, on Flickr Using: www.flightradar24.com/CGVRATravelling at 9,300ft at 177kts or 204mph... taking it easy!! God speed, guys!! UPDATE- At about 9pm she was still only at 9,000ft and at only 178kts - she made a detour towards Faroe Islands, I believe she is below the radar window of the Faroe Islands radar F-EKVG1 Well I hope so, she was taking a path midway between the commercial corridors but these are at 37,000ft. Anyway, I hope she is just hard to see and not having problems. |
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