Graham T Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 At a friends in roydon (near Harlow) last night about 7 when there was the unmistakable roar of multiple Merlins. We rushed outside just it time to see both Lancs at about 500ft as they disappeared behind the roofs. Great sight but where were they going or coming from I wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemk1 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I think they moved them from Biggin Hill down to Southend airport as the crosswind was expected to be too strong at Biggin today. Sadly they've had to now cancel their displays today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Have you got a link to confirm that? They'll be a lot of disappointed folk at Sywell today if that's the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemk1 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 From @CWH on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CWHM CWH Museum @CWHM 2h #Lanc2UK Update: All Lancaster flypasts today are canceled but Sywell due to weather. A decision on Sywell will be made later in the day. Sywell might be on still! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I'll keep my fingers crossed for everyone who has tickets then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 17 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 No idea where they were going but I saw two spitfires heading over my house in North Essex at about 6 pm, heading north, low flying. Possibly the same event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuck Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 No idea where they were going but I saw two spitfires heading over my house in North Essex at about 6 pm, heading north, low flying. Possibly the same event?Because of MOD cutbacks they were most probably on their way to Iraq 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Yes the BBMF was supposed to be operating out of Southend for the weekend. Doing local runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 The two Lanc's and the two Spit's (MkXVIe & PRXIX) were flying from Eastbourne Airshow, via Headcorn, Kent where they performed superbly. They were at Biggin Hill Friday I believe. A great shame that the weather has stopped them flying today...Glad I saw them yesterday at Headcorn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripehound Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 The Lancs arrived at Old Warden for the Flying proms about 7.15 last night. And made my day/month/year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I don't understand why there isn't at least one flypast over London on the schedule. They seem to be pretty much everywhere else across the country... I'll try to make it to Clacton next Friday and that's more or less the only chance for me. If the weather is bad then that's it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 17 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I am also going to Clacton, but on Thursday, for one reason: VULCAN!!!! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I am also going to Clacton, but on Thursday, for one reason: VULCAN!!!! Simon ...would love to, but can't really get out of my shift for Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 17 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 ...would love to, but can't really get out of my shift for Thursday. Well, at least you've got the Red Arrows to look forward to ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulj Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) I am also going to Clacton, but on Thursday, for one reason: VULCAN!!!! Simon Yes, looking forward to this one, weather forecast is good for Thursday, but that can change. Still buzzing after seeing the two lancs start up in front of me last Wednesday, awesome sight and sound. Paul Edited August 17, 2014 by paulj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I'm hoping to go to Duxford's show next month (September). I checked the list of participants and saw the BBMf's Lancaster is slotted for the Sunday but there's no mention of the Canadian Lancaster, The CWHM website suggests that they *might* be at Duxford. Strange, I thought, so contacted IWM Duxford. This is their reply: "Thank you for your email with regard to the Duxford Air Show Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. Please be informed that we are presently in conversation with the Canadian Lancaster Team, but we have yet to confirm their attendance on either Saturday or Sunday. We expect the BBMF Lancaster on Sunday 14 September. Please keep an eye on our website for the flying participation list as this will be published in due course.". Fingers crossed! I find it strange that Duxford wasn't (amost) first in line to invite the Canadians to appear but there you go! Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I don't understand why there isn't at least one flypast over London on the schedule. They seem to be pretty much everywhere else across the country... I'll try to make it to Clacton next Friday and that's more or less the only chance for me. If the weather is bad then that's it... I can't say I've spotted anywhere over northern England where the two will be together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I can't say I've spotted anywhere over northern England where the two will be together. Southport in September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Southport in September Not according to the BBMF display schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Check this site... http://www.warplane.com/lancaster-2014-uk-tour.aspx And here... http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/displayinfo/ 20/21 September - probably (hopefully) operating out if Blackpool Airport with the Red Arrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Excellent thanks for that. I hadn't checked your first link. However your second link is the one I referred to above. That only shows Lanc/Spit/Hurri. All the previous display entries ones that have the two displaying show "2 Lancs". I'll believe the first link then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 See you there, then?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 You bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Just posted this in the chat forum as well, but for all you Lanc fans, is this worth £5 investment? http://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/store/event-tickets/air-shows-and-special-events/lancaster-crew-flight-raffle.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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