mick2me 3,033 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 I have cleared the attic and look what I found. A print of the aircraft. Unlike this one mine is signed by the Crew together with their position. I always thought the signitures were part of the print but it appears they are in pencil. The print is dated May 1988. Might be woth summat one day? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 According to the print it is Battle of Britain memorial flight, but the Following shows it a being shot down in action? http://www.lostbombers.co.uk/bomber.php?id=1877 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 The BBMF Lancaster has "City of Lincoln on one side and "Spirit of the Rhur on the other (Tell you the full story later , SWMBO is calling some help wrapping presents !!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 They change the name and number of the City of Lincoln every now and again, I think you one you have Mick came from the late 70s early 80s and the correct number was PM-M2 looked like PM-M squared if you know what I mean, either just before or just after that number was used it used the markings AJ-G as in the Dambusters Guy Gibsons plane, I have also seen it in the markings of J- Johnny as in Johnny Walker complete with the Scotch whiskey logo and Mickey the Moocher with a picture of Mickey Mouse on the front but cant remember their numbers, I have some pics somewhere I'll try and find them, as Ian said the current one is "Phantom of the Rhure" Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks Rog I will post the names of the crew when I get time. Is Beefsteak still wrapping presents? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philby 21 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 heres my airfix version built in the mid nineties, a little bit battered and being used as a donor for a manchester conversion I'm building - i have another BBMF lanc unbuilt which is part of a set comprising the lanc, spitfire and hurricane, strangely enough bought about two hours after these photos were taken at the east kirkby air museum! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Good old 'Just Jane' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Here's the paint scheme from last 'season' at Waddington after another great day out with Plantfit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philby 21 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 thats a cracking photo, you must have a big lads camera! I was there too, took some nice video of the vulcan setting off car alarms as it did its display! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Poor quality picture of Mickey the Moocher, city of lincoln in another guise Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 , I have a picture of her in the J johnny (Johnny Walker) paint scheme I'll have a look for it Rog, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Just Jane ( the Lanc at East Kirkby) Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Thanks for those Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 What a shane Jane don't fly anymore, is it just an insurance or mechanical issue? I should have asked when visiting last year. Self & SWMBO off to stay at Petwood next week, soak up the Dambusters atmosphere hopefully......................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 What day are you there Paulus, me and Rog (Plantfit) will be there on Wednesday 6th June. It'd be nice to grab a brew in the Dambusters Room at "The Petwood" (or do you mean you'll be there this week?) There's all sorts of issues with "Just Jane" and her not flying, she's capable of it, but needs a few bit's and bob's to gaurantee her airworthyness long term. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I'm only a couple of miles from the Petwood every day of the week, Paulus, a visit to Thorpe camp and the Blue Bell is a must, Thorpe camp open on Wednesdays Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Beefsteak/Plantfit, we arrive on Friday 8th & depart Sunday 10th Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas 11 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I flew a model electric Lancaster bomber last week Nice pics, beefsteak, philbox. paulus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Phantom of the Ruhr,City of Lincoln in her present guise Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Beefsteak/Plantfit, we arrive on Friday 8th & depart Sunday 10th We'll make sure we leave you a pint in behind the bar............................................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Has "Just Jane" ever flown since her restoration? I know it was VERY close to airworthy several years ago, but for some reason the owner(s) seemed reluctant to go the final step. Such a pity as they are magnificent to see and hear. I have seen the Lanc that belongs to the Canadian Warplane Museum in the air on several occasions - including watching several take-offs and landings. Spectacular - and makes you realize how brave the lads were that flew them in anger - the B17 crews too, come to that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 She's taken off a couple of times (By complete and utter , utter , utter fluke ) after she's caught a mysterious head wind during fast taxy runs, but only a short hop or two , nowt to shout about though. As far as I know it's not the Panton Brothers who are stalling (Can you see what i did there ?) on getting her airworthy , it seems to be the CAA who are reluctant to give her an airworthyness certificate, although i may be wrong , it's just what I've heard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 We'll make sure we leave you a pint in behind the bar................ Beefsteak, made enquiries with staff at the Petwood, seems like you forgot to leave the above................................however I've also settled your outstanding Bar Tab, you must have been very thirsty chaps ........................ Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere of the Petwood, in particular the Dambusters room with all the memorabilia, what a history the place has including being a 'hospital' of sorts in 1918........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zab 47 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Talking of Lancasters, I looked out of my window this afternoon and saw this - Fortunately, I was cleaning my camera at the time and managed to get a quick shot. I think it was heading to the Arnold Carnival. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 It may have done a fly through there Pete, as (I think) it was on it's way through to RAF Cosford Airshow today. Sorry I missed that post Paulus. Nowt to do with this sworn teetotaller !!............................................ And yes it truelly is a great place and well worth a visit. I'm going to try and put a trip together to include the Petwood, RAF Waddington, RAF Coningsby (BBMF), Blue Bell Pub (More Dambusters stuff) and hopefully on base at RAF Scampton too 617 sdn museum and home to "The Red Arrows" It wont be till the end of August/ early September as I have to call in a couple of favours etc But if any one is interested let me know and I'll see what we can do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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