Canadian Lancaster to visit the UK

[Lost soul]

Maff said:

Thanks for the kind words, really am looking forward to it, but at the same time I realise what an undertaking it is to get her over to the UK.

I should be at the CWHM by this time tomorrow if all goes to plan.

Yes plan on taking as many photos/videos as possible, will keep twitter updated as much as I can!!

I am sure it will be a truly memorable experience

[GRS40]

Maff said:

Thanks for the kind words, really am looking forward to it, but at the same time I realise what an undertaking it is to get her over to the UK.

I should be at the CWHM by this time tomorrow if all goes to plan.

Yes plan on taking as many photos/videos as possible, will keep twitter updated as much as I can!!

Have a fantastic trip - will follow on Twitter - what an experience!

[onyx39]

another "up close and personal" experience for both Lancs.
This time @ Biggin.

http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=...

[Mutley]

onyx39 said:

another "up close and personal" experience for both Lancs.
This time @ Biggin.

http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=...

Sadly it sold out last week when Biggin Hill announced it.

[onyx39]

Mutley said:

onyx39 said:

another "up close and personal" experience for both Lancs.
This time @ Biggin.

http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=...

Sadly it sold out last week when Biggin Hill announced it.

BBMF posted this yesterday on their FB page!

[Mutley]

onyx39 said:

Mutley said:

onyx39 said:

another "up close and personal" experience for both Lancs.
This time @ Biggin.

http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=...

Sadly it sold out last week when Biggin Hill announced it.

BBMF posted this yesterday on their FB page!

I know, friend at work was sent a link from Biggen last week though, and then 2 hours later had an email saying it had sold out

[Mutley]

Release from the BBMF today:
http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=...


I would like to say to escrobin and all of the Flight involved in this massive undertaking a Big THANK YOU, your efforts are appreciated

[DamienB]

Maff said:

Thanks for the kind words, really am looking forward to it, but at the same time I realise what an undertaking it is to get her over to the UK.

I should be at the CWHM by this time tomorrow if all goes to plan.

Yes plan on taking as many photos/videos as possible, will keep twitter updated as much as I can!!

Come on man, GoPro the whole thing live on the web via sat phone. You know it makes sense.

[Mutley]

His first tweets are up

[Mutley]

His first tweets are up

[Maff]

Arrived at the museum this morning and straight into it! Ground runs and a flight tomorrow, first photos I've put up on twitter too, @maffmunson

Will go pro as much as I can :-)

I heard about the arrival into Coningsby earlier and what I sight it will be, get there if you can, we will have a very spectacular escort in!

[onyx39]

Maff said:

Arrived at the museum this morning and straight into it! Ground runs and a flight tomorrow, first photos I've put up on twitter too, @maffmunson

Will go pro as much as I can :-)

I heard about the arrival into Coningsby earlier and what I sight it will be, get there if you can, we will have a very spectacular escort in!

Can you say any more about the escort Matt, or is it hush hush?

[slartibartfast]

Maff said:

Arrived at the museum this morning and straight into it! Ground runs and a flight tomorrow, first photos I've put up on twitter too, @maffmunson

Will go pro as much as I can :-)

I heard about the arrival into Coningsby earlier and what I sight it will be, get there if you can, we will have a very spectacular escort in!

Regards the arrival at Conningsby I've heard that most roads around the airfield will be CLOSED to cars!!!! so myself and several friends are taking bike racks and parking up outside Conningsby and cycling in, the RAF are expecting a LOT of people at the airbase so plan wisely as it will be packed!

[WinstonWolf]

When is it due to land there? Might do the same myself

[Mutley]

WinstonWolf said:

When is it due to land there? Might do the same myself

Is due on the 8th August

[fatboy69]

I don't do twitter so how can I follow Maff's trip?

Also does anyone know what will be escorting the Canadian Lancaster into Conningsby?

[Mutley]

Maff will be posting here as much as he can, otherwise i would suggest the CWHM website.

[Maff]

fatboy69 said:

I don't do twitter so how can I follow Maff's trip?

Also does anyone know what will be escorting the Canadian Lancaster into Conningsby?

I overheard that the escort will be two euro fighters, and either a spitfire and hurricane or the bumf Lancaster. And then as we land the red arrows will do a fly past.

[fatboy69]

Maff said:

fatboy69 said:

I don't do twitter so how can I follow Maff's trip?

Also does anyone know what will be escorting the Canadian Lancaster into Conningsby?

I overheard that the escort will be two euro fighters, and either a spitfire and hurricane or the bumf Lancaster. And then as we land the red arrows will do a fly past.

Probably shouldn't repeat this as it was mentioned at RIAT a couple of weeks ago - I was working there & was chatting to some pilots as you do.

However....

It is being said that both Lancs will be flying low over Derwent Water dam a couple of times after which they will hook up with 558, both being Avro products, for some special & unique fly-bys.

I don't know when this is going to happen, if at all, however if it does happen it will make for a stunning sight.

Just hope that I can to see the two Lancs together at some time - I'm due to have a brain tumour removed on 11 August so the first two weeks that the Canadian Lancaster is over here will be a big no no for me.

Looking forward to updates from Maff.

[WinstonWolf]

Mutley said:

WinstonWolf said:

When is it due to land there? Might do the same myself

Is due on the 8th August

Thanks. Good job I can cycle for miles if I need to