BluBear

I believe it's all about timing and money of course. The first step was the airworthy merlins, which they now have a stock of (5 I think). They've been doing large sections of overhaul during the winter maintenances, with the next major hurdle requiring a full strip down. The trouble with that is it will probably spend a year not bringing in the revenue taxiing and offering rides. Slowly slowly catch a monkey as they say.

This just gave me the shivers...

Think I'll treat myself to Huey and FC3 for some paraffin smells

Oooooh I'm looking at this tonight

Also, the copilot/bombardier co-op controllability is going to be a fantastic addition. For me especially, I quite like the challenge sometimes of flying these heavies, but I wouldn't know where to begin with a bomb sight! So to have an expert Dogz bomber on board would be a perfect solution

Fixed very old online bug that caused wrong visual animation of engine states (with 2 ormore engines) It's the small details that please me sometimes!

Well I'm here, weather is acceptable and I'm full of sausage and bacon! Let's get the show going

Bad news guys During a local flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport this morning, the Canadian Lancaster performed a precautionary engine shutdown. The aircraft landed safely without incident. It is now hangared and is undergoing maintenance. Regrettably it will not attend the weekend events and advice will be given regarding other events.

Well, i'll fly it! I'll fly anything haha

I'm going in civvys! Also, might take a brolly...

Gates open at 8.30, i'll be getting there for that time as we are driving. I've never had a problem finding somewhere to park in the past, however, the prospect of the 2 Lancs and also the Vulcan in attendance will most likely raise the numbers somewhat! The Spitfire Bar is usually smack behind the centreline of the display and is as good a place as any to meet.

I think we have a new winner…

We all win Jabo! What a marvellous and poignant sight.

Right guys, i think you'll agree this video is the winner of this whole thread thus far...

Many happy returns to the both of you!

I spoke to Bear Snr a while ago, he's spending the day tinkering with a new rc model project. Reminds me I must upload some pictures of the 1/4 scale tiger moth build Happy Birthday again btw old chap

Fake, although one could say inspired by a true story... Zlin wing Structural Failure Report - Neil Williams http://www.aerobatics.org.uk/repeats/zlin_wing_failure.htm

The RNHF have not had a great deal of luck operating their Sea Furies over the years, but thankfully every prang as far as I'm aware, the pilots have walked away from. (Sadly, unlike their Firefly lost in '03) I've been following the thread on the key forums about the recent incident and it unearthed a fantastic documentary filmed by the flight themselves in the late 80s / early 90s all about the operation of their then T.20 WG655 (now with TFC at Duxford). For those of you with 90mins spare, I thoroughly recommend you watch this. It's a fantastic insight into the operation of these powerful beasts and also has footage I've never seen before of the loss of their original FB.11 with the pilot talking through his escape. Bear with the dodgy sound during the first 10mins, it's worth it! http://youtu.be/nAUc_A3ibxw

Can't you put that beast of a machine on auto gps harvest for one day Kev?

Indeed Arthur! Top piloting skills.

I've just booked mine, £18 advance (bargain!) and that can be used either day.

Ok chaps, judging by the effect the two lancs are having on other shows (Sywelll just sold out in advance!) and combine that with the 'Vulcan effect' of the Saturday line up, it may be prudent to book your tickets in advance!

Some incredible flying, stunts and footage here! The 'recently turned 30 with self preservation gene engaged' in me does wince at some of the flying, it looks awfully irresponsible!

Haha nice one FT!

YES! Count me in for this one Perhaps we can pop over to Cafe Gondree for breakfast after we land?