I didn't find this interesting - I found it incredible . I never knew the Lancaster had a " loo", You'd really have to go to take your flying gear off to use it. The tie down and towing specifications were very specific, especially for trying to salvage a bomber. The American services had similar requirements, however when it came to heavily damaged aircraft , they'd typically bulldoze the aircraft off the runways, then salvage what they could. Of course we had the advantage of our factories not being bombed and were able to produce 24/7. Flak damage was easily accomplished after taxing to the aircraft ramp and engine repair and replacement or fixing the same. As far as I know, there were no procedures on our side , except for a damaged nose wheel, to lift and transfer the entire aircraft. So many levels of personnel needed a flight crew, mechanics for ground crew and maintenance, ordinance loaders and salvage crews. Truly amazing and explained very well in this video.
About time the ground crew got recognition. Without them aircrew would go nowhere. (Ex-HGV-PSV driver/instructor who also maintained the vehicles. So, I see both sides of the coin) Subscribed now
Yes, I created this video in an attempt to illustrate some of the tasks carried out by the tireless and often overlooked ground crews. So pleased you liked it. Also, thanks for subscribing, I have many more videos in the pipeline.
Fascinating. We must remember that back in the day a team of ground staff must have gone through the best procedure and written them up. In some cases new bits of kit invented and mass produced, often very quickly. Thanks very much. We Will Remember Them. 🇬🇧🌹
Cheers Bryan, Happy memories, Some things you never forget, putting PA474 on Jacks for the first time brings back memories, the first time you see a Lancaster on jacks with the undercarriage retracted is a sight to see and a bit frightening as well, even worse was letting it down again it creaked like mad.
Something I was amazed to find is no torque wrench settings are in any of these manuals. Infact when Rolls Royce sent Packard the engine plans for US production. Pakard said you forgot to send us the torque wrench settings. The reply from the craftsmen at RR was "what's a torque wrench" seriously they had never heard of such a thing. Every US merlin came with a torque wrench in the crate!
@@ukaircraftexplored6556 I can confirm this in a " round about way". During the deployment of our heavy bombers initially to North Africa then into Italy, the ground crews were sent by ship to arrive a month in advance and set up the bases. The pilots followed on a southerly route out of Brazil - one aircraft typically carrying the pilots and officers. While waiting for our bombers to arrive the base set up complete, our mechanics would work with the British groups already there to help and learn. One of the American mechanics was helping a British mechanic on a Lancaster engine and brought out his torque wrench, the British mechanic said he'd never seen one it was very helpful, so our American said here, take mine and he requistioned another one for himself.
absolutely love you series on Lanc's and Spit's, any thoughts about other aircraft?? My passions lean towards Wellington Mk. 10's and Beaufighter's. any thoughts in theses direction??
Yes, I have a huge amount of content to work through including the Wellington. Please subscribed and click the notify button to be informed when each video is posted. Thanks so much for watching!
I didn't find this interesting - I found it incredible . I never knew the Lancaster had a
" loo", You'd really have to go to take your flying gear off to use it. The tie down and towing specifications were very specific, especially for trying to salvage a bomber. The American services had similar requirements, however when it came to heavily damaged aircraft , they'd typically bulldoze the aircraft off the runways, then salvage what they could. Of course we had the advantage of our factories not being bombed and were able to produce 24/7. Flak damage was easily accomplished after taxing to the aircraft ramp and engine repair and replacement or fixing the same. As far as I know, there were no procedures on our side , except for a damaged nose wheel, to lift and transfer the entire aircraft. So many levels of personnel needed a flight crew, mechanics for ground crew and maintenance, ordinance loaders and salvage crews. Truly amazing and explained very well in this video.
Thanks for watching
This information I’ve never found anywhere else .
Thank you for the time you take , to make the information clear and interesting .
You're very welcome! I very much appreciate your kind feedback.
About time the ground crew got recognition. Without them aircrew would go nowhere. (Ex-HGV-PSV driver/instructor who also maintained the vehicles. So, I see both sides of the coin) Subscribed now
Yes, I created this video in an attempt to illustrate some of the tasks carried out by the tireless and often overlooked ground crews. So pleased you liked it. Also, thanks for subscribing, I have many more videos in the pipeline.
Fascinating. We must remember that back in the day a team of ground staff must have gone through the best procedure and written them up. In some cases new bits of kit invented and mass produced, often very quickly.
Thanks very much.
We Will Remember Them. 🇬🇧🌹
The Air Ministry produced Manuals for use and training by ground crews
Cheers Bryan, Happy memories, Some things you never forget, putting PA474 on Jacks for the first time brings back memories, the first time you see a Lancaster on jacks with the undercarriage retracted is a sight to see and a bit frightening as well, even worse was letting it down again it creaked like mad.
Thanks Dave. Pleased you enjoyed it!
Another excellent video Bryan. Thanks a lot. Cheers Bob
Glad you enjoyed it
Brian, it’s always very interesting, many thanks for posting.
Thanks Jack, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful. I found this very interesting.
You are very welcome!
Some of those photographs look like they were taken this morning!
Thanks for watching
detailed interesting things i never knew. Love it all
Glad you enjoyed!
Something I was amazed to find is no torque wrench settings are in any of these manuals. Infact when Rolls Royce sent Packard the engine plans for US production. Pakard said you forgot to send us the torque wrench settings. The reply from the craftsmen at RR was "what's a torque wrench" seriously they had never heard of such a thing. Every US merlin came with a torque wrench in the crate!
Interesting!
@@ukaircraftexplored6556 I can confirm this in a " round about way". During the deployment of our heavy bombers initially to North Africa then into Italy, the ground crews were sent by ship to arrive a month in advance and set up the bases. The pilots followed on a southerly route out of Brazil - one aircraft typically carrying the pilots and officers. While waiting for our bombers to arrive the base set up complete, our mechanics would work with the British groups already there to help and learn. One of the American mechanics was helping a British mechanic on a Lancaster engine and brought out his torque wrench, the British mechanic said he'd never seen one it was very helpful, so our American said here, take mine and he requistioned another one for himself.
Have you done one on the heating system? Great work, thanks!
Not yet, but will appear in a future video
@@ukaircraftexplored6556 Way to go!
absolutely love you series on Lanc's and Spit's, any thoughts about other aircraft?? My passions lean towards Wellington Mk. 10's and Beaufighter's. any thoughts in theses direction??
Yes, I have a huge amount of content to work through including the Wellington. Please subscribed and click the notify button to be informed when each video is posted. Thanks so much for watching!
"Remove the Bombs"...and if there's anything left after the explosion, jacks are no longer necessary.
I know what you mean, but wartime instructions, nonetheless. Thanks for watching