In memory of all those brave men. R.A.F. I just love the Lancaster. With it's four merlin engines. Amazing sound. Respect to all who flew in her. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
A Lancaster flew over my back garden in 2019, IT WAS SOOO LOW ! I felt it was a gift from God, as he knows i love Lancasters, and never seen on for real. The engines were LOUD, WHAT A FANTASTC SOUND. I live in Sheffield U K.When i saw it i burst into tears, so wonderful, once in a lifetime experience.
I lived in Loxley, as a youngster, go out to Derwent Dam, now and again, its sooo fantastic ! I think of the pilots that flew ovet the water, with deep love and admiration, what brave souls they were. May they have found thier hearts desires in the life that came after they fell, in Jesus Christs precious name, bless you all x x x.
I have experienced this thanks to my lovely wife who bought me a taxy ride for my birthday. I stood behind the pilot's seat and the inboard propeller seemed inches away. The pilot was a current RAF pilot whose Dad was a veteran who flew Lancasters on Operations - it was a privilege to be in the cockpit with him.
It was great to see the dedication of the RAF Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park back at the end of June, 67 years after the end of the War. No coverage at all here in US, but as an American here, many thanks to all those who served in Bomber Command (including your Dad) Sipatbana.
My Grandfather was based at East Kirkby (Ground Crew). Slipped off Mosquito Wing onto concrete, broke both arms while fuelling aircraft. Lancaster on an Air Test flew him back to RAF Hooton Park, Cheshire for R+R. Couldn't get Home on trains with two broken arms-kit. Grandfather lived in Little Sutton approx three (3) Miles from Hooton Park.
What a hell of a bomber and it was well loved by many a british bomber pilot and the crew that endured so much,in the war. She was tough and rugged and used also as a dam buster in her time.
Love and remembered with lasting respect, all you R.A.F. pilots, i love the Lancasters, and love you Guy Gibson, one day i may meet you in Heaven, i soooo hope so.You remind me of my Dad, who was also in the R.A.F. during world war 2, and based in Hull, my Dad was from Sheffield, Clement William Stokes, love and miss you Dad x x x x.
My uncle Noby,Was a rear gunner in a Vickers Wellington bomber Called the widow maker, he did his full ops in this machine, He was only eighteen when he first flew, He like many others must have been very scared and afraid,But he made it out of that hell,He lived until he was in his eighties.Had lots of memories from friends and airmen he kept,He was a great guy.
Thank you Stuart. But my Dad was just an Ordinary Aussie AirMan doing his Job and Duty. Dad was a very proud and humble man. Dad told us when they raided Dresden it left him with a very much an attitude what war was really like. Total War. Off all the raids he took part in 33 Missions 30 over Germany and 3 Occupied Territories. It was Dresden that impacted him most emotionally so to speak. He didn't speak much about Dresden Stuart
Beautiful sound and a credit to those 55,00 who didn't make it home. They are raising funds to buy new engines and make her fly again. Can't wait to see her fly.
Having been on Just Jane, which I may add was better than flying on Concorde, this aeroplane was made to fly not just taxi. This is British heritage , and to the great designer who made it happen.
Lez my Father was a Mid Upper Gunner with RAAF 467 Squadron RAF Waddington. From his recollections hearing those engines constant roar for several hours on a mission effected short term hearing loss. All you could hear according to Dad was this muffling sound after the Mission. Dad did 33 Mission with his Crew. 30 over Germany and 3 Occupied Territories. And correct me if I am wrong and I maybe RAF East Kirkby was also set up for FIDO
I went in this one when it was at Squires Gate back in 1970 ish with my dad. This one has has a different turret than the ones my dad flew in as a rear gunner but I'm sure he had goose bumps when we got in it.
As my Father's Crew were mostly Australian with 2 POMS ( English) Pilot was a Man from Dubbo New South Wales. Pilot was A Typical Aussie. Over Nuremberg Air Craft was radar detected by Search Lights and locked on. This meant Flak Gunners would concentrate firing at any Air Craft so located to destroy and shoot down Aero Plane. In typical Aussie Fashion the Pilot began swearing heaved back on controls tipped the aircraft onto starboard wingtip and dove aircraft. Saved the life of his Crew
My Grandfather trained to be a radio operator in these. Luckily the war ended before he entered combat. Don't forget G for George in at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra - not sure whether she's airworthy but she's in good condition otherwise.
My dad was 18 in Hilversum Holland and he heard the sound of the British bombers night after night in the darkness. We MUST NEVER FORGET the thousands of airmen, who flew over Nazi territory FOR OUR FREEDOM.
My Uncle was with 460 Australian sqn during 1943-45 and was one of the few English Foreigners on the Aircrew strength and told me only a few years ago before he died that the most difficult thing he had to do was clamber over the dying Bomb aimer in an attempt to get out of the escape hatch in the lower front of the aircraft after it was hit by both flak and a fighter. he clipped the BAs parachute to his chest harness and pulled the cord as he pushed him out...sadly though the BAs chute failed.
Thank you very much. I know my Dad would have liked to have read your comment. But he is no longer with us. He passed away July 20th 1994. And he is greatly missed. Mum passed away 22nd August 2006. Mum and Dad were married 10th July 1944 Padgate England. Mum served in the Women's Royal Air Force
Lez I have many stories and real life events that my Dad related to me. Some I remember very well. Others unfortunately I can not remember. But I do have his Gunner's Log Book and when Dad retired from the RAAF in 1975 He received a Copy of the Squadron Operational Record Book. Both of which I have in my keeping after my Father Passed away in 1994. My Brother summed Dad up very well. he may have been an ordinary Air Man but he was our family hero
I too did my first tour, 30 0ps 1943/4 with 460 sad.awarded D.F.M. And second tour in the Halifax. Am 100 years old in three months time.great times and memories. Peter Moore
there are 2 flying one in canada FM 213 and PA474(BBMF) based at RAF Coningsby in lincolnshire and then there this one NX611 (JUST JANE) from Lincolnshire aviation center east Kirtby lincolnshire that at the moment just taxis but will soon be airworthy her self in the next two years
since we are all telling stories,my grandad served as a RAAF officer in the RAF during ww2 as a wireless operator and tail gunner in wellingtons,his squadron was tasked with Uboat hunting in the Atlantic,
Huge Respect to the bomber crews in World War II. This aircraft is owned, maintained and preserved by Harold and Fred Panton in memory of their brother Christopher Panton who died over occupied Europe. The aircraft is considered by the CAA to be not airworthy, hence no flying,
I have had the pleasure of a taxi ride in this aircraft and also sat in the pilots seat and played with the controls. Well worth a vist, have a look at their web site for details.
On another occasion Dad's Air Craft was on Flight Line Bombed up and Fuelled up. Pilot and Flight Engineer doing Pre Flight Checks along with rest of Crew. Testing Electrics and Hydrollics. The Bomb Doors were opened in Pre Flight Test and out of Bomb Bay dropped a 500lb General Purpose Bomb on tarmac dispersal. Dad said the entire crew cleared the air craft in record time. Remember this air craft was fully bombed up and fuelled imagine if bomb had exploded
Every crew member on any bomber was immensely brave. Odds against them horrendous. Often the recipients of their loads were undeserving. The best example was operation Chastise. Hundreds of POWs were killed, many Ukraine women. It was almost a pure moral boosting exercise. They could easily have prevented repair of the Mohne, but didn't. That said, we all owe a huge debt of gratitude to every member of Bomber Command.
this year she is thumper 3 PA474 part of the BBMF but the one on the video is NX611 from Lincolnshire aviation heritage center east kirkby lincolnshire
My cousin A E West, of Vancouver B.C. Canada, was the tail gunner in Lancaster 111- ND701 of 57 Squadron RAF, which flew from East Kirby on a Stuttgart op the night of July 28/29 1944. The Squadron record book states: Sortie completed.- Three attacks by enemy aircraft, Rear gunner Sgt West died of wounds 29th July 1944. M/U/G Sgt Murfitt slightly injured. Aircraft landed at Woodbridge owing to damage by enemy aircraft. I visited his grave in Brookwood military cemetary in /06
FIDO means Fog Investigation & Dispersal Operation or Fog Intensive Dispersal Of~ What it basically was Lez Pipes were placed along the runway connected with Petrol or Fuel Source Tanks Pipes and Nozzels. This Petrol was ignited along edge of Runway creating flare path during Fog or snow etc. RAF Ludford Magna RAF Fiskerston RAF Metherringham were fitted with FIDO. RAF Sturgate was to be as well but wasn't installed completely by June 1945 as War had finished
There may be more modern, possibly even more amazing to look at... but hands down, you'll NEVER eclipse the sound of Merlin engines, ever. It's almost as if RR had designed the sound too....
One of the entries of my father's Log Book goes into detail of him observing a V2 Rocket being launched. Another about the Bombing of Dresden in 1945. Dad related to me many years ago that with Dresden they could see a Red Glow and they were flying straight towards it. Dad said it was like a dome light on the ground. Rest of countryside was in darkness but pin points of searchlights. Dad said it was a strange hellish sight. He said the Light seemed to pulsate like it has a life of its own
we have one at the quebec/new-brunswick boarders in canada at a small airport, they are planning to completely restore it and maybe make it able to fly again, i hope so
Indeed...check out William Reids story VC earned for getting wounded...carried on with mission ,then flew plane and crew home... talk about bravery in a small space and whatnot...the mans a hero...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Reid_(VC)
Just back of the cockpit is a bulkhead which is a struggle to get through, right behind the bulkhead is a floor door. Still, no door will help in an out of control aircraft, G forces have you pinned to the spot.
@cakeyspig It's my first attempt of trying to edit somehting together. Tried to make it a little shorter but didn't want to miss anything out. Glad you liked it.
The Brits with their greatly built machines sadly we don't see the Brits really owning factories in the Uk building great machinese like the Lancasters, Spitfires and Hurricanes....even landrover belongs to the Indians, what an irony.....
FOR THE CONFEDERACY! yes sir you are right....can you then planned and propose a revival plan for the British Industry? One that the capitalists, the bankers and the investing public would accept?
Senseiwu wu Actually Britain kick ass, we were one the most powerful country, we kicked off the industrial revolution. Without George Stephenson's steam engine the world wouldn't have cars!
Senseiwu wu Yep why you may ask?? because the Americans took all the British inventions like Jet engine,Long Range /Aircraft mounted Radar,Electronic Computer, secrets to Atomic energy etc etc and left us with a War debt that took until 2006 to pay off....so there was nothing to sell to rebuild the economy, not a shock Britain was never the same again.
And also 10 times the price and this is where the reality comes in. I spent 20yrs in British manufacturing, repair & design and then the company was sold off to chinese production.
Exactly Plenty. Dad use to talk about these violent cloud like puffs darken skies filled with such things. It was Flak Bursts and how the entire aircraft would shake from the shock waves of the explosions from the Flak Bursts. or how they flew over Switzerland one night returning from a Mission. The lights of villages could be seen and how the snow covered land scape was lit over Switzerland. yet as soon as they crossed into France they were plunged back into darkness just as quickly
Dad and his crew were flying back to base over Dutch Coast. Dad saw German Search Lights suddenly come on vectoring for his air craft. So he decided to erradicate Search Lights with burst of his Machine Guns 303 Brownings. He achieved this but scared the hell out of rest of his Crew. Dad in his haste had forgotten to warn rest of his Crew he was opening fire. And Pilot had began evasion moves to go into preparation to corkscrew as they thought they were attacked by Night Fighters
Not sure. As my Dad and I paid for the taxi ride so we got in it. The best thing to do is email them and ask. Saying that the museum is well worth a look around as it has some very interesting things there - if you go make sure you go in all the buildings such as the Control Tower and the other out buildings.
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In memory of all those brave men.
R.A.F.
I just love the Lancaster.
With it's four merlin engines.
Amazing sound.
Respect to all who flew in her.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
My uncle was a navigator on one, was shot down over Germany never came back to Scotland. Very brave men indeed!
A Lancaster flew over my back garden in 2019, IT WAS SOOO LOW ! I felt it was a gift from God, as he knows i love Lancasters, and never seen on for real. The engines were LOUD, WHAT A FANTASTC SOUND. I live in Sheffield U K.When i saw it i burst into tears, so wonderful, once in a lifetime experience.
Bless you ❤
I lived in Loxley, as a youngster, go out to Derwent Dam, now and again, its sooo fantastic ! I think of the pilots that flew ovet the water, with deep love and admiration, what brave souls they were. May they have found thier hearts desires in the life that came after they fell, in Jesus Christs precious name, bless you all x x x.
I have experienced this thanks to my lovely wife who bought me a taxy ride for my birthday.
I stood behind the pilot's seat and the inboard propeller seemed inches away.
The pilot was a current RAF pilot whose Dad was a veteran who flew Lancasters on Operations - it was a privilege to be in the cockpit with him.
Veinard ! je te jalouse ! Amitiés quand mème pour la passion de l'Avro ! que nous avons .
It was great to see the dedication of the RAF Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park back at the end of June, 67 years after the end of the War. No coverage at all here in US, but as an American here, many thanks to all those who served in Bomber Command (including your Dad) Sipatbana.
Brilliant!
A huge thank you from a french that do not forget there were young guys inside,fighting for my family's freedom..
makes me proud to be British. The sound of those engines... wow... history in action top marks
The young men who flew daily bombing missions in these...bravest of the brave. We will never forget.
You have already forgotten. And relinquished your country, without a fight, to the apes and all-ah cocksuckers. Britain, and Britons, are a disgrace!
My Grandfather was based at East Kirkby (Ground Crew). Slipped off Mosquito Wing onto concrete, broke both arms while fuelling aircraft.
Lancaster on an Air Test flew him back to RAF Hooton Park, Cheshire for R+R. Couldn't get Home on trains with two broken arms-kit.
Grandfather lived in Little Sutton approx three (3) Miles from Hooton Park.
My grandfather navigated for a beaufighter pathfinding for these things, my surname is also Kirkby. Cool stuff man.
''Just Jane'' the Bonny Lass of Kirkby
just beautiful
sweet sound of her engines
thankyou
Oh my Lord, what beauty she is. Thanks so much for the upload and the wonderful ride.
I remember watching this as a seven year old. Sweet Christ the Lancaster is just so gorgeous!!!
What a hell of a bomber and it was well loved by many a british bomber pilot and the crew that endured so much,in the war.
She was tough and rugged and used also as a dam buster in her time.
Love and remembered with lasting respect, all you R.A.F. pilots, i love the Lancasters, and love you Guy Gibson, one day i may meet you in Heaven, i soooo hope so.You remind me of my Dad, who was also in the R.A.F. during world war 2, and based in Hull, my Dad was from Sheffield, Clement William Stokes, love and miss you Dad x x x x.
My uncle Noby,Was a rear gunner in a Vickers Wellington bomber Called the widow maker, he did his full ops in this machine, He was only eighteen when he first flew, He like many others must have been very scared and afraid,But he made it out of that hell,He lived until he was in his eighties.Had lots of memories from friends and airmen he kept,He was a great guy.
in Rememberance of All the Young Men
of RAF Bomber Command
we remember you
& love you still
Just Jane is my favourite Lancaster Bomber & Hello Just Jane Bomber I salute you lest we forget from Laura from the West Midlands UK
I like the way it went out on to the grass and then came back. Awesome!
I've been inside a Lancaster in Hamilton, Ontario. It's airworthy. It's so incredible to see flying.
My hometown. I donated $15.00 towards restoration.
Thank you Stuart. But my Dad was just an Ordinary Aussie AirMan doing his Job and Duty. Dad was a very proud and humble man. Dad told us when they raided Dresden it left him with a very much an attitude what war was really like. Total War. Off all the raids he took part in 33 Missions 30 over Germany and 3 Occupied Territories. It was Dresden that impacted him most emotionally so to speak. He didn't speak much about Dresden Stuart
Beautiful sound and a credit to those 55,00 who didn't make it home. They are raising funds to buy new engines and make her fly again. Can't wait to see her fly.
I visited East Kirby last Wednesday-a wonderful day out with the Lancaster taxiing.!
Having been on Just Jane, which I may add was better than flying on Concorde, this aeroplane was made to fly not just taxi. This is British heritage , and to the great designer who made it happen.
Lez my Father was a Mid Upper Gunner with RAAF 467 Squadron RAF Waddington. From his recollections hearing those engines constant roar for several hours on a mission effected short term hearing loss. All you could hear according to Dad was this muffling sound after the Mission. Dad did 33 Mission with his Crew. 30 over Germany and 3 Occupied Territories. And correct me if I am wrong and I maybe RAF East Kirkby was also set up for FIDO
Amazing and hats off to the crews back then!
I went in this one when it was at Squires Gate back in 1970 ish with my dad.
This one has has a different turret than the ones my dad flew in as a rear gunner but I'm sure he had goose bumps when we got in it.
As my Father's Crew were mostly Australian with 2 POMS ( English) Pilot was a Man from Dubbo New South Wales. Pilot was A Typical Aussie. Over Nuremberg Air Craft was radar detected by Search Lights and locked on. This meant Flak Gunners would concentrate firing at any Air Craft so located to destroy and shoot down Aero Plane. In typical Aussie Fashion the Pilot began swearing heaved back on controls tipped the aircraft onto starboard wingtip and dove aircraft. Saved the life of his Crew
People have some amazing stories to tell and I enjoy hearing them.
My Grandfather trained to be a radio operator in these. Luckily the war ended before he entered combat. Don't forget G for George in at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra - not sure whether she's airworthy but she's in good condition otherwise.
Amazing stories. I'm glad people like the video.
My dad was 18 in Hilversum Holland and he heard the sound of the British bombers night after night in the darkness. We MUST NEVER FORGET the thousands of airmen, who flew over Nazi territory FOR OUR FREEDOM.
shes a beaut!!! :) never fails to get me teary eyed :)
The best thing I've ever done what a wonderful day!
My Uncle was with 460 Australian sqn during 1943-45 and was one of the few English Foreigners on the Aircrew strength and told me only a few years ago before he died that the most difficult thing he had to do was clamber over the dying Bomb aimer in an attempt to get out of the escape hatch in the lower front of the aircraft after it was hit by both flak and a fighter. he clipped the BAs parachute to his chest harness and pulled the cord as he pushed him out...sadly though the BAs chute failed.
From what I remember what my Dad use to tell us. There were moments of joy to sheer terror. But Lez this was war
Beau et toujours magnifique ! l'Avro est une légende !
Merci mon amis
Good luck in getting 'Just Jane' flying.
Posted my own flight here.
Flight in a Lancaster Bomber
She is one true peace of British history
Beautiful sound great video thank you
The Bomber that help save England,beautiful aircraft sound ! Thanks for sharing.
a deeply sad story. Your grandfather was a hero to put that man's life ahead of his own. R.I.P
Fantastic, I did see the lovely Just Jane 🇬🇧👍👌🇬🇧👍👌🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Fantastic plane! Thanks for sharing, and greets from the Netherlands!
very impressing sound!! great video. Regards from Germany :-)
I've been to East Kirkby and seen this aircraft. Fantastic...
There was a moment where the pilot was playing the four Merlins as a musical instrument. How I envy him!
Got to say, when I posted this video I had no idea so many people would watch, like or comment on it.
Glad I've put some smiles on faces.
There's a great description of FIDO (or at least the test system) in Arthur C Clarke's "Glide path".
God those piston engines sound menacing. I love my turbo props but these sound amazing.
Here’s to all the Aussies and Kiwis that served in Bomber Command. 🇦🇺🇳🇿
The pilot of the crew my dad was in was a Kiwi and brought them safely through training and ops when 55,000+ weren't so lucky.
Thank you very much. I know my Dad would have liked to have read your comment. But he is no longer with us. He passed away July 20th 1994. And he is greatly missed. Mum passed away 22nd August 2006. Mum and Dad were married 10th July 1944 Padgate England. Mum served in the Women's Royal Air Force
Lez I have many stories and real life events that my Dad related to me. Some I remember very well. Others unfortunately I can not remember. But I do have his Gunner's Log Book and when Dad retired from the RAAF in 1975 He received a Copy of the Squadron Operational Record Book. Both of which I have in my keeping after my Father Passed away in 1994. My Brother summed Dad up very well. he may have been an ordinary Air Man but he was our family hero
I too did my first tour, 30 0ps 1943/4 with 460 sad.awarded D.F.M. And second tour in the Halifax. Am 100 years old in three months time.great times and memories. Peter Moore
I'm working on restoring one of these. It was a great airplane and an even better bomber
Where is the Lanc you are restoring located? Would love to see it! If you have a website,pass it on
there are 2 flying one in canada FM 213 and PA474(BBMF) based at RAF Coningsby in lincolnshire and then there this one NX611 (JUST JANE) from Lincolnshire aviation center east Kirtby lincolnshire that at the moment just taxis but will soon be airworthy her self in the next two years
What a massive beast.
since we are all telling stories,my grandad served as a RAAF officer in the RAF during ww2 as a wireless operator and tail gunner in wellingtons,his squadron was tasked with Uboat hunting in the Atlantic,
@andy smith I am fairly sure just jane still is the nx611
I only went on bank holiday monday (UK) and all they are doing is doing it up so it can fly
Huge Respect to the bomber crews in World War II. This aircraft is owned, maintained and preserved by Harold and Fred Panton in memory of their brother Christopher Panton who died over occupied Europe. The aircraft is considered by the CAA to be not airworthy, hence no flying,
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that sound is fucking amazing! True authenticity!
Proud🇬🇧 4 merlins!
I have had the pleasure of a taxi ride in this aircraft and also sat in the pilots seat and played with the controls. Well worth a vist, have a look at their web site for details.
wow it's bigger than i thought it was. great plane
Wwoohooo Fantastic vantage point. I would love to have been there.
Really hope they get just jane Flying again.
On another occasion Dad's Air Craft was on Flight Line Bombed up and Fuelled up. Pilot and Flight Engineer doing Pre Flight Checks along with rest of Crew. Testing Electrics and Hydrollics. The Bomb Doors were opened in Pre Flight Test and out of Bomb Bay dropped a 500lb General Purpose Bomb on tarmac dispersal. Dad said the entire crew cleared the air craft in record time. Remember this air craft was fully bombed up and fuelled imagine if bomb had exploded
You are most correct. I know the Nav. on the plane. He's a friend of my dad. They took this Lancaster off a platform and made it fly again.
Two flying lancs in the world at the moment; one in England and the other in Hamilton Ontario. The canadian one you can get a ride in. if your lucky
Every crew member on any bomber was immensely brave. Odds against them horrendous. Often the recipients of their loads were undeserving. The best example was operation Chastise. Hundreds of POWs were killed, many Ukraine women. It was almost a pure moral boosting exercise. They could easily have prevented repair of the Mohne, but didn't. That said, we all owe a huge debt of gratitude to every member of Bomber Command.
....and silence!
:-)
pity no take off but thanks for sharing.
this year she is thumper 3 PA474 part of the BBMF but the one on the video is NX611 from Lincolnshire aviation heritage center east kirkby lincolnshire
i was there the other week :)
Am I right in saying there is only one flying Lancaster in Canada?
Would be amazing to see the UK and Canadian Lancaster's flying together.
Lawrence That happened last year 2019!
best bomber ever built
My cousin A E West, of Vancouver B.C. Canada, was the tail gunner in Lancaster 111- ND701 of 57 Squadron RAF, which flew from East Kirby on a Stuttgart op the night of July 28/29 1944.
The Squadron record book states: Sortie completed.- Three attacks by enemy aircraft, Rear gunner Sgt West died of wounds 29th July 1944. M/U/G Sgt Murfitt slightly injured. Aircraft landed at Woodbridge owing to damage by enemy aircraft.
I visited his grave in Brookwood military cemetary in /06
Magnificent ❤
what a great view from inside.....great
Great story about some great men
There is only 2 flying, but this one at East Kirkby has new engines to make it fly again.
Superb!!!! "pitch fully fine; raidiator shutters automatic"
FIDO means Fog Investigation & Dispersal Operation or Fog Intensive Dispersal Of~ What it basically was Lez Pipes were placed along the runway connected with Petrol or Fuel Source Tanks Pipes and Nozzels. This Petrol was ignited along edge of Runway creating flare path during Fog or snow etc. RAF Ludford Magna RAF Fiskerston RAF Metherringham were fitted with FIDO. RAF Sturgate was to be as well but wasn't installed completely by June 1945 as War had finished
What would it take to get Just Jane flying again?
'Just Jane' has Rolls Royce Merlin Engines equipped which are 'in-line', the Bristol Hercules is a Radial engine. hope this helps :)
Well done, thank you.
There may be more modern, possibly even more amazing to look at... but hands down, you'll NEVER eclipse the sound of Merlin engines, ever.
It's almost as if RR had designed the sound too....
Does the museum at East Kirkby allow the public inside viewing of the Lancaster?
One of the entries of my father's Log Book goes into detail of him observing a V2 Rocket being launched. Another about the Bombing of Dresden in 1945. Dad related to me many years ago that with Dresden they could see a Red Glow and they were flying straight towards it. Dad said it was like a dome light on the ground. Rest of countryside was in darkness but pin points of searchlights. Dad said it was a strange hellish sight. He said the Light seemed to pulsate like it has a life of its own
we have one at the quebec/new-brunswick boarders in canada at a small airport, they are planning to completely restore it and maybe make it able to fly again, i hope so
Its so small in side. If anything happen in the air you would very lucky you climb through it and get out the side door.
Indeed...check out William Reids story VC earned for getting wounded...carried on with mission ,then flew plane and crew home... talk about bravery in a small space and whatnot...the mans a hero...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Reid_(VC)
Just back of the cockpit is a bulkhead which is a struggle to get through, right behind the bulkhead is a floor door.
Still, no door will help in an out of control aircraft, G forces have you pinned to the spot.
@cakeyspig It's my first attempt of trying to edit somehting together. Tried to make it a little shorter but didn't want to miss anything out.
Glad you liked it.
No need to edit footage of a Lancaster leave it ALL in :-)
The Brits with their greatly built machines sadly we don't see the Brits really owning factories in the Uk building great machinese like the Lancasters, Spitfires and Hurricanes....even landrover belongs to the Indians, what an irony.....
FOR THE CONFEDERACY! yes sir you are right....can you then planned and propose a revival plan for the British Industry? One that the capitalists, the bankers and the investing public would accept?
Senseiwu wu Actually Britain kick ass, we were one the most powerful country, we kicked off the industrial revolution. Without George Stephenson's steam engine the world wouldn't have cars!
Senseiwu wu Yep why you may ask?? because the Americans took all the British inventions like Jet engine,Long Range /Aircraft mounted Radar,Electronic Computer, secrets to Atomic energy etc etc and left us with a War debt that took until 2006 to pay off....so there was nothing to sell to rebuild the economy, not a shock Britain was never the same again.
And also 10 times the price and this is where the reality comes in. I spent 20yrs in British manufacturing, repair & design and then the company was sold off to chinese production.
It's not over yet. UK manufacturing is doing well. M.
Exactly Plenty. Dad use to talk about these violent cloud like puffs darken skies filled with such things. It was Flak Bursts and how the entire aircraft would shake from the shock waves of the explosions from the Flak Bursts. or how they flew over Switzerland one night returning from a Mission. The lights of villages could be seen and how the snow covered land scape was lit over Switzerland. yet as soon as they crossed into France they were plunged back into darkness just as quickly
Superb sound
Damn, that was Great!
Do the engines contra rotate ? Nice informative video!
shame theres no take off but thanks anyway, im doing the dambusters as a project so im trying to find as much information as i can
Was this plane fitted with the Rolls Royce Merlins or the Bristol Hercules?
@Dav123xyz Well it's not airworthy is it , so why would there be a take off?
Dad and his crew were flying back to base over Dutch Coast. Dad saw German Search Lights suddenly come on vectoring for his air craft. So he decided to erradicate Search Lights with burst of his Machine Guns 303 Brownings. He achieved this but scared the hell out of rest of his Crew. Dad in his haste had forgotten to warn rest of his Crew he was opening fire. And Pilot had began evasion moves to go into preparation to corkscrew as they thought they were attacked by Night Fighters
Not sure. As my Dad and I paid for the taxi ride so we got in it.
The best thing to do is email them and ask. Saying that the museum is well worth a look around as it has some very interesting things there - if you go make sure you go in all the buildings such as the Control Tower and the other out buildings.