That was an awesome video. I was lucky to see the Canadian Lancaster being escorted by that Lancaster and flanked by two Spitfires and two Hurricanes over Lincoln on her flight home. Twelve Merlins were an amazing sound. I can't wait for Just Jane to fly again, three Lancasters in formation, awesome.
What an incredible experience.. The sounds, that beautiful Multi Merlin reverberation sound.. just so nostalgic. My uncle was a Lancaster pilot during the war flying with 100 Sqd. He was KIA in Feb ‘43, but I proudly have his flight log book. To the 55753 airmen who lost their lives. Lest We Forget.
That is one of the most atmospheric and superb in-flight videos I have ever seen. Magnificent. I know first-hand that those on the ground at Shuttleworth were thrilled. Now, the question is, how do you get to enjoy that ride?!!!!
I rode in that position on a B-17 at the Macon Airport in Georgia (some 25 years ago in 909 who by now crashed) I was sitting there when the airplane started losing altitude, in front of us there was a big runway with some C-141s parked about. I thought we were going to land at Robins AFB then I leaned over and noticed the gear was still up even when we were almost at tree top. A low pass! We did an extremely low pass for the chaps at Robins, I coud see the shadow on the runway (have a photo) and seemed that had to "look up" to see the tails of the 141s... awesome ride, I can himagine how nice it was to do that in a Lanc. Cheers!
That flight improved the day for a lot of people on the ground I think. I know it would have improved mine to be overflown by such a beautiful machine. Having seen Oford airport and Blenheim palace I realise you did make my day better. You actually flew just about over my house.
What an amazing view from the very front seat of this jewel of an aircraft! A job well done! On a side note: I am pleased to see so many (remnants of) insects on the front panel, at least there are some of them left...
What a brilliant video! Loved the takeoff & landing & aerial shots of Rutland Water.SantaPod,Blenheim Palace etc.Knocks spots of so called spectacular car videos.
What a fab flight to be taking part in and some great footage from the front. It looks so cramped in there and must have been frightening for the crew in the dark, flying low on a bombing mission whilst being shot at. Also interesting to see how many insects get splattered on the front screens which may obstruct the view at times. I've seen a Lanc flying around different places over the years including one at Duxford probably 15 years or so ago when there were also 16 (yes 16) Spitfires flying there as well plus a Catalina, B17, a German 109 fighter and a few others which was breathtaking stuff.
Well how lucky are you 😮 What an amazing privilege. I can now truthfully say, ... the guy that fixed my car one time, actually flew in a Lancaster 🤷♀️🤣👍👍
How on earth did you manage to get a ride in that? For me, better than winning the lottery. That is the position my father flew in (bomb aimer). Imagine being in there for up to eight hours!!
Living approximately 20 miles from RAF CONINGSBY we are so lucky to see this beautiful aeroplane ( yes aeroplane) quite frequently and people quite literally drop what ever they are doing to go outside and catch a glimpse of the Lancaster, when it's airborne it "ALWAYS WITHOUT FAIL" circles our beautiful 900 year old stunning gothic cathedral and flies overhead RAF SCAMPTON as a mark of respect for all of the brave men and women who cared for the Lancaster, flew missions in the Lancaster and sadly perished in the Lancaster, it's a bittersweet experience that brings back so many memories of this beautiful aeroplane, my late mum used to count them flying out from RAF SCAMPTON and awaiting their return sadly in less numbers than departing in their sorties from RAF SCAMPTON RIP ALL OF THE ASSOCIATED MEN AND WOMEN who flew perilous sorties to keep us safe from harm's way🙏
Nothing looks as good as the shadow of a Lancaster cast down upon the English countryside its honestly beautiful. And what a place to see it from that's gotta be the best seat in the house, besides the hot seat that is
That is absolutely incredible. I can't imagine the adrenaline. Can you imagine the terror of flying into flak over enemy territory? This is certainly something we should all see and appreciate, thank you for such a wonderful insight.
What a brilliant video,been a life times ambition(never going to happen now!!!)to fly in a Lanc!! Been a fan of them since i was 10 years old and PA474 flew over my house during Shobdon Airshow in 1970!!!!!! Never get tired of the 4 Merlins roaring away and the sight of them pulling the Lanc along!!!!! Long may she keep flying!!!!!!! Well done to all at BBMF to keep her in the air!!!!!
I've come to realisation that you cannot get tired of that beautiful Merlin music. We have a Shackleton MR3 here and I simply love the sound of the griffon engines. Been lucky enough to visit the UK in 2010 and got to see the BBMF flypast with spitfires and hurricanes including the lanc. Pure Magic!
Absolutely amazing. I had the privilege of flying in VRA (Canadian Lancaster). This brought back so many memories. So much admiration for those young men of WW2.
Flying long missions must've been very fatiguing, the vibrations and the noise can effect the body and mind over long periods. Those guys did an amazing job, not knowing if your time is going to be up on every flight.
Absolutely fantastic video, you are a lucky man indeed! A great representation of “work inside a Lanc”. I’ve seen the BBMF on numerous occasions and the passes that you guys made at Shuttleworth this year were simply outstanding. More please.
When i see what these pilots and crew did for our country it makes me so proud....but when i see whats happening with our country with gangs drugs illegal immigrants it makes me sad....it seems it was for nothing.
Totally agree, my late father was a reargunner on lancasters at Waterbeach ,alot of his aircrew friends were killed ,I don't know what he would have thought of our country today ,thought this video was first class
Thank you for this wonderful video. So many people, from Chadwick, through Gibson, to the lowliest ‘tail end charlie’ would be proud that this icon keeps alive such an important part of our history and heritage.
That was EPIC! thanx so much for sharing this and thanx to the BBMF. I'm a South African aviation enthusiast based in Cape Town where ironically we don't see much apart from the civil stuff. Our Shackleton MR3 doesn't fly anymore but I've often joined them for engine runs from inside the aircraft in the radio operators seat. So to see the Lancaster flying is just magic and its absolutely incredible to see this from your perspective. Low flying in a big bird like the lanc would be something i could only dream of.
@mightymike363 :- In case you are unaware, there is a big push going on by the SAAF Museum at Ysterplaat to raise funds so that they can continue doing engine runs on Shackleton 1722. At the time of typing this, (22 May 2023) they only have enough fuel left in the tanks of the Shackleton for one more ground run, scheduled for Saturday 27 May 2023. They require seven (7) 44 Gallon drums of Avgas per year to run the 4 engines every 6 weeks. That’s 1,435 litres - at a cost of around R30.00 per litre - that's over R44k .
@@philgiglio7922 Whilst the durability of the Lancaster wing spar is unknown and we all hope that no issues occur in the future, if you are worried that the B17 issues are indicative that the same will occur on other vintage aircraft, it is not. Fatigue cracks on any wing spar are aircraft specific, dependent on wing design (airfoil, size, material etc.) and how the wing interacts with the rest of the aircraft as part of the overall "system". All of that determines what amount, what type and where on the wing spar "stress" occurs. The exact issues you mention with the B17 wing spar are unique to the B17
For me, the 'Lanc' shadow that casts itself across the landscape is very poignant... It reminds us that every time she flies, the 55,753 fly with her...
Amazing footage. Many, many years ago on an ATC summer camp I got to do something very similar at the front end of and Argosy from SE england to leuchars for lunch and back on a crystal clear day. Couldn’t stop smiling for months 😊 But in a Lanc. What a privilege….
@@Nickel1147 not easy to cross that spar in the light let alone in the dark and in a pinch. There is a "door" in the nose of the Lancaster for emergency use. However, Wikipedia tells me it was only 560 by 670 mm so I wouldn't fancy my chances of getting through it in full flying kit and with a parachute attached.
My dad had to do that over Belgium aircraft on fire snagged his rip cord in the panick parachute partially deployed tucked it into his chest bailed out parachute opened beautifully much to his relief floated gently down but captured after 2 days on the run
I had a similar experience in the Lanc from East Kirkby. Also in the bomb aimer's position, but sadly only taxiing round the airfield. It was still a great day though, getting to sample all the crew positions. Massive respect to those who did it for real.
My father was a Flying Officer and Squadron Leader representing the Royal Australian Air Force, 50th Squadron, flying the AVRO British Lancaster. He played his part well and never lost a man nor plane. At war’s end, he was summoned to appear at Buckingham Palace where he was decorated by King George VI with the Distinguished Flying Cross. Those Merlin engines truly speak to the awesome power and bravery the English endured as a United Kingdom stood its ground in repelling the evil that was Hitler. RIP dad.
That view from the front looking down the runway is incredible, and so poignant. Imagine being in that position for your first op - maybe on a dark winter's evening, laden with fuel and bombs, a rookie pilot at the controls, and a seven hour flight ahead of you... I had a tour of the crew positions in the Lanc at Duxford, and decided that I'd have preferred the bomb aimer's position as I was right on top of the nose escape hatch!
Imagine rows upon rows and squadrons upon squadrons flying across the chanel it must have been truly BREATHTAKING AND BEAUTIFUL sight to see the ROYAL AIR FORCE in full might going over to conquer the one man that thought he could take away all our grandparent's freedom and dreams. So many we owe our lives to, and yet so few left alive. Yes there is crisis going on in the world today, and so many losing their lives once again. Sadly this world has forgotten that once you are gone YOU ARE GONE!.. FOREVER!!!
My dear late father was repatriated from being a P.O.W. as part of operation Exodus, he recounted how he flew back in the bomb aimers blister of a Lancaster.
A great tribute to all those women and men that built the Avro Lancasters that facilitated the RAF to hit back at the Nazis and the V1 and V2 attacks on Britain, including the essential raids on Dresden, home to 130 armaments factories, death marches, rail hubs and center of Nazism, to help take some of the pressure off the Red Army. Respect on the 80th anniversary of D Day
That was my great uncle John's position in the Lancaster. I've been inside Nx611 at East Kirkby but to actually fly in a Lancaster would be something else!!!!! I really enjoyed the video you are very lucky mate. And as pointed out in the comments the thought of bailing out is terrifying they are unbelievably cramped.
You lucky bugger! I would happily sell my house, my car, my cat, my soul, a kidney (or any other 'spare' organs) and my first born child just for a flight in the lanc! Thank you for taking your go-pro and sharing the experience with us, watching the video was enough of a thrill so i can only imagine what it was like to experience it in person!
01:05 shut your eyes (preferably when it’s dark) imagine yourself flying out on a night mission into Nazi Germany and that you miraculously survived your first bombing mission and you wonder if you will survive the next.
thanks so very much for sharing this with us. it has been thrilling. i also had the privilege of being taken for a flight in the Lanc around Hendon area in the 1970s and it was one of the most exciting events to have experienced in my seventy years of life. Brought back happy memories. I remember we flew quite low and an elderly chap digging his garden heard (and no doubt recognised) the sound of the Merlin engines. He looked up suddenly in astonishment. The expression on his face was wonderful! thanks again!
The Battle of Britain Flight overflew my housing estate yesterday morning (27/5 /23) in Bury, Lancs. The sound of six Merlin's growling away was magical!
Image the sound of 1000 of these approaching and flying overhead. Many years ago the Canadian Lancaster flew over Calgary. Beautiful bird. Imagine spending hours in one while flying a raid at altitude in the freezing temperature. We owe them everything.
That was brilliant. My mother was a WAAF at RAF Coningsby when the crews of 617 assembled before forming up at Scampton. My father was an air traffic controller and during the late sixties, our family was living at RAF Coltishall when the Lightnings were there. On one occasion when I was at the 'crash gates' taking photos, a Lancaster just appeared out of the blue, taxied around the corner and took off. It returned a short while later, but I didn't see it again. Had the letters KMB on the fuselage.
My mother was a waaf at Coningsby too. Which is where her and my rear gunner dad met. I took then to the station in 1990 and my dad was treated like royalty
@@larry4789 My parents met a bit later at 'The Green Man' pub near RAF Little Snoring in Norfolk. My wife and I visited the pub (from Australia) in 2017.
@Parawingdelta2 Was Little Snoring in an episode of the Avengers back in the 60's ? We went in a pub near RAF Coningsby that had been the air crews local during the war. The year before, 1989, my sister and family were over from Australia and took our parents to East Kirkby.
Visited you guys a few weeks ago and was lucky enough to stand next to her all thanks to Crofty !! Awesome day and then was lucky enough to go inside just Jane at east Kirkby !! What a machine the Lanc is !!! Keep up the good work !!❤
You lucky, lucky man enough said . Nice video ! I was recently at Blyton Park in Lincolnshire at a track day and saw one of the old lumps of concrete with the thick steel ring in it they used to hold down the bombers ....just a reminder !
Thank you so much for having the foresight to video this trip. Truly, a once in a lifetime experience and a big thank you for giving me the best impression of what it must be like to be a bomb aimer in a Lanc. I don't envy the ground crew who have to clean off the splatfest!
I missed you flying over us near Oxford Airport dammit..always love to see and hear her come over. Brings tears to my eyes. My uncle was flight engineer during the war, sadly never to return.
I HAVE A SIMILAR PHOTO OF A LANC, WITH CREW, STANDING PROUDLY IN FRONT OF HER, JUSTBACK FROM A MISSION OVER GERMANY. 1944. INCLUDED IS MY HALF BROTHER. JUST BEFORE WARS END, HE WAS KILLED.
A superb video of a legendary bomber. As a student in London many years ago, I heard the sound of the Merlin in a Spitfire and have never forgotten that!!
Good job my father was relatively short and slim, think he needed to be for that position in the aircraft. He never said much about that time of his life but wow what he must have seen. Don’t know how he spent so much time in that position. Extremely jealous of the guy who had the flight, would have given my right arm for that experience.(p.s. the Philip Marriott who’s also made a comment is my (twin) brother)
To think how many bomb - aimers saw this view and never returned to fly back to their airfields. To all our fallen, Merchant Navy, Royal Navy, British Army, Ro Air Force, Rest In Peace
That was fantastic, really felt as though you were there. Can now imagine how difficult escaping from a damaged Lancaster must have been, almost impossible due to the centrifugal forces. Great video.
Bomb aimer was the position in a Lancaster Bomber which FO H A Little occupied, my uncle. He had recently turned 21, the pilot was 25 when on their first mission they were shot down and all killed in 1944. They are all buried together in Northern France. The survival rate in Bomber Command was frightening poor.
My late dad was a bomb aimer in Lancasters 100 Squadron. His Lancaster was called “Naughty Nan”. Makes me very emotional every time I see the Lancaster.
My Dad's best mate was a tail gunner in a Lancaster during world war 2 he was the size of a jockey and was a Scotsman he went deaf during his time in these planes during the war but said it was a grand way to see Europe,,, with a smirk,,,RIP joke ,,👍
What is the town with the street party at 08:40? The Lancaster overflew us that day around 2 pm, where we live between Milton Keynes and Oxford, so I'm guessing that the town shown may be Bicester or Kidlington.
Might not be too romantic when your actually doing your job there with loads of flak coming your way ..not too good a place to be then...your trying to stay alive at the same time
You have to respect the fellas who actually flew the amazing Lancasters' , with lack of space to move around, and flew in them as gunners and navigators, in the bombing raids, a large number not returning, but they all had their part to do one way or another with the other types of planes, Navy, and Army also doing their bit to get the damned war out of the way and return the world to peace. It was a mighty effort for all. Lest we forget those indeed who didn't return all those years ago. The war had only finished 7 years before my birth. Mum, Dad, and Nannas all over the place having to get used to the idea of peace again, everywhere in the allied countries. And newbies to life when we were old enough to understand, being told by family members who were serving in war time, how it was for them, without the heroics. Real heroes never bragged about their efforts in the forces. They did what they were told and we were better off for it, in the end. My father, his father and my uncle, just told us, never bragged.
Madness, best seat in the house. I just can’t imagine having to crawl around in that thing in -30c whilst being shot at for 8 hours. Defies belief what those lads went through.
Absolutely incredible, im doing the tail down taxi run the end of this month which im really looking forward to but would love to do the flight...incredible aircraft and gorgeous to look at 😊
That was an awesome video.
I was lucky to see the Canadian Lancaster being escorted by that Lancaster and flanked by two Spitfires and two Hurricanes over Lincoln on her flight home.
Twelve Merlins were an amazing sound.
I can't wait for Just Jane to fly again, three Lancasters in formation, awesome.
What an incredible experience.. The sounds, that beautiful Multi Merlin reverberation sound.. just so nostalgic.
My uncle was a Lancaster pilot during the war flying with 100 Sqd. He was KIA in Feb ‘43, but I proudly have his flight log book. To the 55753 airmen who lost their lives. Lest We Forget.
Lest we forget.
We will NEVER forget,
RIP your Uncle and RIP 100 Sqn (my unit in the 80s)
Peace on earth and goodwill to all men .☮️
That is one of the most atmospheric and superb in-flight videos I have ever seen. Magnificent. I know first-hand that those on the ground at Shuttleworth were thrilled. Now, the question is, how do you get to enjoy that ride?!!!!
I really enjoyed that ride in a Lanc...sitting in front of my monitor with a cup of tea is the closest I'm going to get...so thank you for uploading
I rode in that position on a B-17 at the Macon Airport in Georgia (some 25 years ago in 909 who by now crashed) I was sitting there when the airplane started losing altitude, in front of us there was a big runway with some C-141s parked about. I thought we were going to land at Robins AFB then I leaned over and noticed the gear was still up even when we were almost at tree top. A low pass! We did an extremely low pass for the chaps at Robins, I coud see the shadow on the runway (have a photo) and seemed that had to "look up" to see the tails of the 141s... awesome ride, I can himagine how nice it was to do that in a Lanc. Cheers!
Beautiful and thanks for sharing. I fear I might be a bit too robust to be a Lancaster aimer, I couldn’t squeeze under the pilots legs!
Thanks for a great view from the Lanc what an experience.👍👍
That had to be one of those 'pinch yourself' experiences. Brilliant!
That flight improved the day for a lot of people on the ground I think. I know it would have improved mine to be overflown by such a beautiful machine. Having seen Oford airport and Blenheim palace I realise you did make my day better. You actually flew just about over my house.
Awesome vid! Watching from Ohio.
What an amazing view from the very front seat of this jewel of an aircraft! A job well done!
On a side note: I am pleased to see so many (remnants of) insects on the front panel, at least there are some of them left...
The Lanc is on my list of must flys. I've done the B-17 and the B-25 so far but 4 Merlins is a sound like no other
How are you able to get experiences like this?
@@borisbland I go to America. There's a many warbirds you can fly in. As for the Lancaster I'll go to Canada for that
Looks like you hit every single bug in the entire Uk lol, what an awesome video, cheers.
Absolutely amazing, what a plane and flown so well. Thankyou for the video.👍
Awesome video mate
What a brilliant video! Loved the takeoff & landing & aerial shots of Rutland Water.SantaPod,Blenheim Palace etc.Knocks spots of so called spectacular car videos.
So good.
What a privilege it would be to have that seat in that in that bird.
Something I will only ever dream of.
What a fab flight to be taking part in and some great footage from the front. It looks so cramped in there and must have been frightening for the crew in the dark, flying low on a bombing mission whilst being shot at. Also interesting to see how many insects get splattered on the front screens which may obstruct the view at times.
I've seen a Lanc flying around different places over the years including one at Duxford probably 15 years or so ago when there were also 16 (yes 16) Spitfires flying there as well plus a Catalina, B17, a German 109 fighter and a few others which was breathtaking stuff.
What beautiful and nostalgic way to swat bugs, we should all have such a machine to keep the pests down in the summer months 😂
Them Merlin”s didn’t miss a beat 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Well how lucky are you 😮 What an amazing privilege. I can now truthfully say, ... the guy that fixed my car one time, actually flew in a Lancaster 🤷♀️🤣👍👍
How on earth did you manage to get a ride in that? For me, better than winning the lottery.
That is the position my father flew in (bomb aimer). Imagine being in there for up to eight hours!!
My uncle was also a bombaimer 186sqn. I'd love to have the chance of a flight in this beautiful icon aircraft
You lucky blighter.
WW2 bomber crew had teh best views
Envy them
Fantastic! Incredibly jealous! Who wants to ride in a super car when you can fly in a Lancaster
Living approximately 20 miles from RAF CONINGSBY we are so lucky to see this beautiful aeroplane ( yes aeroplane) quite frequently and people quite literally drop what ever they are doing to go outside and catch a glimpse of the Lancaster, when it's airborne it "ALWAYS WITHOUT FAIL" circles our beautiful 900 year old stunning gothic cathedral and flies overhead RAF SCAMPTON as a mark of respect for all of the brave men and women who cared for the Lancaster, flew missions in the Lancaster and sadly perished in the Lancaster, it's a bittersweet experience that brings back so many memories of this beautiful aeroplane, my late mum used to count them flying out from RAF SCAMPTON and awaiting their return sadly in less numbers than departing in their sorties from RAF SCAMPTON RIP ALL OF THE ASSOCIATED MEN AND WOMEN who flew perilous sorties to keep us safe from harm's way🙏
NO ONE
Nothing looks as good as the shadow of a Lancaster cast down upon the English countryside its honestly beautiful. And what a place to see it from that's gotta be the best seat in the house, besides the hot seat that is
No I think he has the best seat - better than the pilots seat
seeing the shadow moving over the countryside was really moving.
That is absolutely incredible. I can't imagine the adrenaline. Can you imagine the terror of flying into flak over enemy territory? This is certainly something we should all see and appreciate, thank you for such a wonderful insight.
What a brilliant video,been a life times ambition(never going to happen now!!!)to fly in a Lanc!! Been a fan of them since i was 10 years old and PA474 flew over my house during Shobdon Airshow in 1970!!!!!! Never get tired of the 4 Merlins roaring away and the sight of them pulling the Lanc along!!!!! Long may she keep flying!!!!!!! Well done to all at BBMF to keep her in the air!!!!!
I've come to realisation that you cannot get tired of that beautiful Merlin music. We have a Shackleton MR3 here and I simply love the sound of the griffon engines. Been lucky enough to visit the UK in 2010 and got to see the BBMF flypast with spitfires and hurricanes including the lanc. Pure Magic!
Absolutely amazing. I had the privilege of flying in VRA (Canadian Lancaster). This brought back so many memories. So much admiration for those young men of WW2.
Flying long missions must've been very fatiguing, the vibrations and the noise can effect the body and mind over long periods. Those guys did an amazing job, not knowing if your time is going to be up on every flight.
Absolutely fantastic video, you are a lucky man indeed! A great representation of “work inside a Lanc”.
I’ve seen the BBMF on numerous occasions and the passes that you guys made at Shuttleworth this year were simply outstanding.
More please.
When i see what these pilots and crew did for our country it makes me so proud....but when i see whats happening with our country with gangs drugs illegal immigrants it makes me sad....it seems it was for nothing.
Totally agree, my late father was a reargunner on lancasters at Waterbeach ,alot of his aircrew friends were killed ,I don't know what he would have thought of our country today ,thought this video was first class
Thank you for this wonderful video. So many people, from Chadwick, through Gibson, to the lowliest ‘tail end charlie’ would be proud that this icon keeps alive such an important part of our history and heritage.
Nothing beats the sound of a Merlin engine, except perhaps FOUR Merlin’s.
That was EPIC! thanx so much for sharing this and thanx to the BBMF. I'm a South African aviation enthusiast based in Cape Town where ironically we don't see much apart from the civil stuff. Our Shackleton MR3 doesn't fly anymore but I've often joined them for engine runs from inside the aircraft in the radio operators seat. So to see the Lancaster flying is just magic and its absolutely incredible to see this from your perspective. Low flying in a big bird like the lanc would be something i could only dream of.
@mightymike363 :- In case you are unaware, there is a big push going on by the SAAF Museum at Ysterplaat to raise funds so that they can continue doing engine runs on Shackleton 1722. At the time of typing this, (22 May 2023) they only have enough fuel left in the tanks of the Shackleton for one more ground run, scheduled for Saturday 27 May 2023. They require seven (7) 44 Gallon drums of Avgas per year to run the 4 engines every 6 weeks. That’s 1,435 litres - at a cost of around R30.00 per litre - that's over R44k .
Hopefully the Lancaster will Not have the same issues that are currently grounding ALL remaining B-17s. Wing spar cracks
@@philgiglio7922 Whilst the durability of the Lancaster wing spar is unknown and we all hope that no issues occur in the future, if you are worried that the B17 issues are indicative that the same will occur on other vintage aircraft, it is not. Fatigue cracks on any wing spar are aircraft specific, dependent on wing design (airfoil, size, material etc.) and how the wing interacts with the rest of the aircraft as part of the overall "system". All of that determines what amount, what type and where on the wing spar "stress" occurs. The exact issues you mention with the B17 wing spar are unique to the B17
For me, the 'Lanc' shadow that casts itself across the landscape is very poignant...
It reminds us that every time she flies, the 55,753 fly with her...
There is a small brass plaque near the door to this aircraft which dedicated to those lost
My adoptive father was a bomb aimer in the Lancaster,what a hero and what a man.....
Amazing footage. Many, many years ago on an ATC summer camp I got to do something very similar at the front end of and Argosy from SE england to leuchars for lunch and back on a crystal clear day. Couldn’t stop smiling for months 😊 But in a Lanc. What a privilege….
Imagine during the war, trying to bail out, at night, on fire, the aircraft spinning. Not much of a chance.
@@Nickel1147 not easy to cross that spar in the light let alone in the dark and in a pinch. There is a "door" in the nose of the Lancaster for emergency use. However, Wikipedia tells me it was only 560 by 670 mm so I wouldn't fancy my chances of getting through it in full flying kit and with a parachute attached.
My dad had to do that over Belgium aircraft on fire snagged his rip cord in the panick parachute partially deployed tucked it into his chest bailed out parachute opened beautifully much to his relief floated gently down but captured after 2 days on the run
@@Nickel1147 stalag luft 6 then stalag 357 fallingbostel
@@Nickel1147 couple of things on Google about him if you type in Edward Scott Jones raf , thanks for asking
@@Nickel1147 yes he knew about hunger and was pleased to get home to a meal and a few pints ! He was in bomber command did 29 ops
I had a similar experience in the Lanc from East Kirkby. Also in the bomb aimer's position, but sadly only taxiing round the airfield. It was still a great day though, getting to sample all the crew positions. Massive respect to those who did it for real.
Me too, did a taxi run last year, was fantastic!
My father was a Flying Officer and Squadron Leader representing the Royal Australian Air Force, 50th Squadron, flying the AVRO British Lancaster. He played his part well and never lost a man nor plane. At war’s end, he was summoned to appear at Buckingham Palace where he was decorated by King George VI with the Distinguished Flying Cross. Those Merlin engines truly speak to the awesome power and bravery the English endured as a United Kingdom stood its ground in repelling the evil that was Hitler. RIP dad.
Now imagine that lower, at night, over the Ruhr whilst being shot at.......
That main spar does get in the way, doesn’t it?
That view from the front looking down the runway is incredible, and so poignant. Imagine being in that position for your first op - maybe on a dark winter's evening, laden with fuel and bombs, a rookie pilot at the controls, and a seven hour flight ahead of you... I had a tour of the crew positions in the Lanc at Duxford, and decided that I'd have preferred the bomb aimer's position as I was right on top of the nose escape hatch!
Imagine rows upon rows and squadrons upon squadrons flying across the chanel it must have been truly BREATHTAKING AND BEAUTIFUL sight to see the ROYAL AIR FORCE in full might going over to conquer the one man that thought he could take away all our grandparent's freedom and dreams. So many we owe our lives to, and yet so few left alive. Yes there is crisis going on in the world today, and so many losing their lives once again. Sadly this world has forgotten that once you are gone YOU ARE GONE!.. FOREVER!!!
My dear late father was repatriated from being a P.O.W. as part of operation Exodus, he recounted how he flew back in the bomb aimers blister of a Lancaster.
What a fantastic perspective. Wow. I'm not REALLY jealous.😀 Brilliant video. Thanks to all concerned for keeping this beautiful bird in the air.
A great tribute to all those women and men that built the Avro Lancasters that facilitated the RAF to hit back at the Nazis and the V1 and V2 attacks on Britain, including the essential raids on Dresden, home to 130 armaments factories, death marches, rail hubs and center of Nazism, to help take some of the pressure off the Red Army. Respect on the 80th anniversary of D Day
That was my great uncle John's position in the Lancaster. I've been inside Nx611 at East Kirkby but to actually fly in a Lancaster would be something else!!!!! I really enjoyed the video you are very lucky mate. And as pointed out in the comments the thought of bailing out is terrifying they are unbelievably cramped.
God bless em all ya can't imagine, brave brave lads never ever to be forgotten 👍
Brilliant just love the merlins communicating I was lucky enough to have a taxi run in Just Jane NX611
WOW ! just think of those young lads in WW2 going on raids. Brave guys
An Australian navigator would is friend of our family flew 57 missions and it was too much for him. He flew Lancasters too.
SO lucky. Amazing footage thankyou for sharing.
You lucky bugger! I would happily sell my house, my car, my cat, my soul, a kidney (or any other 'spare' organs) and my first born child just for a flight in the lanc!
Thank you for taking your go-pro and sharing the experience with us, watching the video was enough of a thrill so i can only imagine what it was like to experience it in person!
01:05 shut your eyes (preferably when it’s dark) imagine yourself flying out on a night mission into Nazi Germany and that you miraculously survived your first bombing mission and you wonder if you will survive the next.
thanks so very much for sharing this with us. it has been thrilling. i also had the privilege of being taken for a flight in the Lanc around Hendon area in the 1970s and it was one of the most exciting events to have experienced in my seventy years of life. Brought back happy memories. I remember we flew quite low and an elderly chap digging his garden heard (and no doubt recognised) the sound of the Merlin engines. He looked up suddenly in astonishment. The expression on his face was wonderful! thanks again!
That's got to be the best view point in the plane, you lucky devil.
The Battle of Britain Flight overflew my housing estate yesterday morning (27/5 /23) in Bury, Lancs. The sound of six Merlin's growling away was magical!
Image the sound of 1000 of these approaching and flying overhead. Many years ago the Canadian Lancaster flew over Calgary. Beautiful bird. Imagine spending hours in one while flying a raid at altitude in the freezing temperature. We owe them everything.
That was brilliant. My mother was a WAAF at RAF Coningsby when the crews of 617 assembled before forming up at Scampton. My father was an air traffic controller and during the late sixties, our family was living at RAF Coltishall when the Lightnings were there. On one occasion when I was at the 'crash gates' taking photos, a Lancaster just appeared out of the blue, taxied around the corner and took off. It returned a short while later, but I didn't see it again. Had the letters KMB on the fuselage.
My mother was a waaf at Coningsby too.
Which is where her and my rear gunner dad met.
I took then to the station in 1990 and my dad was treated like royalty
@@larry4789 My parents met a bit later at 'The Green Man' pub near RAF Little Snoring in Norfolk.
My wife and I visited the pub (from Australia) in 2017.
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@Parawingdelta2 Was Little Snoring in an episode of the Avengers back in the 60's ?
We went in a pub near RAF Coningsby that had been the air crews local during the war.
The year before, 1989, my sister and family were over from Australia and took our parents to East Kirkby.
Best video on RUclips ❤️❤️👌👌 i cant imagine that feeling of flying in a Lancaster ❤❤ R.I.P to all that lost their lives.
Visited you guys a few weeks ago and was lucky enough to stand next to her all thanks to Crofty !! Awesome day and then was lucky enough to go inside just Jane at east Kirkby !! What a machine the Lanc is !!! Keep up the good work !!❤
Great to see some onboard footage! Saw you waving in our video on our channel, looked like you were having a splendid time!
You lucky, lucky man enough said . Nice video ! I was recently at Blyton Park in Lincolnshire at a track day and saw one of the old lumps of concrete with the thick steel ring in it they used to hold down the bombers ....just a reminder !
Thank you so much for having the foresight to video this trip. Truly, a once in a lifetime experience and a big thank you for giving me the best impression of what it must be like to be a bomb aimer in a Lanc. I don't envy the ground crew who have to clean off the splatfest!
I missed you flying over us near Oxford Airport dammit..always love to see and hear her come over. Brings tears to my eyes. My uncle was flight engineer during the war, sadly never to return.
Why are they wearing oxygen masks? - they're only a few feet above ground level!
The aircraft inside with four Merlins is very noisy, the masks contain radio mics for crew communication.
I HAVE A SIMILAR PHOTO OF A LANC, WITH CREW, STANDING PROUDLY IN FRONT OF HER, JUSTBACK FROM A MISSION OVER GERMANY. 1944. INCLUDED IS MY HALF BROTHER.
JUST BEFORE WARS END, HE WAS KILLED.
This plane flew low right over my house in 2020, and it was that amongst other things that got me into aviation!
"" Brilliant. "" Take off. Love it. ❤️ 💪 ✌️
J'ai lu beaucoup de commentaires de personnes ravies, personnellement je dirais tout simplement " JE SUIS JALOUX"
Fuc***g well ace 😮😮
A superb video of a legendary bomber. As a student in London many years ago, I heard the sound of the Merlin in a Spitfire and have never forgotten that!!
everybody's dream to have a ride in that beauty ! what a verry cool video
What a fantastic way to see our wonderful country...... Green with envy... 👍 🇬🇧 👍 🇬🇧
Good job my father was relatively short and slim, think he needed to be for that position in the aircraft. He never said much about that time of his life but wow what he must have seen. Don’t know how he spent so much time
in that position. Extremely jealous of the guy who had the flight, would have given my right arm for that experience.(p.s. the Philip Marriott who’s also made a comment is my (twin) brother)
To think how many bomb - aimers saw this view and never returned to fly back to their airfields. To all our fallen, Merchant Navy, Royal Navy, British Army, Ro Air Force, Rest In Peace
Amazing! I've taxyed on the ground in Just Jane but would love to fly in PA474!!
You could even imagine those squashed flies to be flack…incredible experience…thank you for sharing this unique view.
That was fantastic, really felt as though you were there. Can now imagine how difficult escaping from a damaged Lancaster must have been, almost impossible due to the centrifugal forces. Great video.
Bomb aimer was the position in a Lancaster Bomber which FO H A Little occupied, my uncle. He had recently turned 21, the pilot was 25 when on their first mission they were shot down and all killed in 1944. They are all buried together in Northern France. The survival rate in Bomber Command was frightening poor.
Lucky bu**er! Growing up in the 1950's near RAF Benson, Merlins were a frequent background noise...
What a great experience!
Awesome, just have a question, I have a book that says the bombardier in the Lanc was ridding prone, yet, you're sitting... what gives? Thanks!
Fun fact! That's Bladon at 9:33. Sir Winston Churchill is buried in the graveyard there... you flew right over him
This is great, I can see everything from here! Down a bit Skipper. Steady! Steady!
S-t-e-a-d-y! Bomb gone!
My late dad was a bomb aimer in Lancasters 100 Squadron. His Lancaster was called “Naughty Nan”. Makes me very emotional every time I see the Lancaster.
My Dad's best mate was a tail gunner in a Lancaster during world war 2 he was the size of a jockey and was a Scotsman he went deaf during his time in these planes during the war but said it was a grand way to see Europe,,, with a smirk,,,RIP joke ,,👍
Wow! What a video, thanks for sharing. Anyone told you that you look a bit like that bloke with a recovery truck in Sleaford? 🤔😉
What is the town with the street party at 08:40? The Lancaster overflew us that day around 2 pm, where we live between Milton Keynes and Oxford, so I'm guessing that the town shown may be Bicester or Kidlington.
Not only is this a video about a marvellous aircraft which flown by its brave crew, it also shows how beautiful and green England is.
Might not be too romantic when your actually doing your job there with loads of flak coming your way ..not too good a place to be then...your trying to stay alive at the same time
You have to respect the fellas who actually flew the amazing Lancasters' , with lack of space to move around, and flew in them as gunners and navigators, in the bombing raids, a large number not returning, but they all had their part to do one way or another with the other types of planes, Navy, and Army also doing their bit to get the damned war out of the way and return the world to peace. It was a mighty effort for all. Lest we forget those indeed who didn't return all those years ago. The war had only finished 7 years before my birth. Mum, Dad, and Nannas all over the place having to get used to the idea of peace again, everywhere in the allied countries. And newbies to life when we were old enough to understand, being told by family members who were serving in war time, how it was for them, without the heroics. Real heroes never bragged about their efforts in the forces. They did what they were told and we were better off for it, in the end. My father, his father and my uncle, just told us, never bragged.
She's a beauty! ❤ Saw her a few years ago at The Bournemouth Air Festival, (this is b4 we saw Leader).
Saw you today at Liverpool waterfront ( twice), you had your two little friends with you ( Spitfire and Hurricane)!
Spectacular!
$3900 CAD to book a 2024 ride on the Canadian plane.
Madness, best seat in the house. I just can’t imagine having to crawl around in that thing in -30c whilst being shot at for 8 hours. Defies belief what those lads went through.
Absolutely incredible, im doing the tail down taxi run the end of this month which im really looking forward to but would love to do the flight...incredible aircraft and gorgeous to look at 😊
A Lancaster flew over my house twice over the last few days, I managed to get a shirt clip. It looked and sounded amazing.