Canadian Lanc Grounded

[Mayfly]

Seems they have found corrosion in the props & need $110K Canadian - the artical does state they may have found a short trem solution - This means BBMFs Lanc is currently the only one left flying.

http://www.warplane.com/Planetalk/Appeal%20Lancaster%20Grounded.html

[Dan4th]

$110,000 Canadian = about $100,000 US
(or) +/- 66,000 pounds. Not all that much,
but I certainly will hope for the best....

Doesn't she look sweet, though??????

Dan4th

[RLN]

Thanks for pointing it out Pam. Money sent to our colonial cousins.

[Saracenman]

bad news!

hope they get her sorted!

a little assistance from me too

you can make a donation here - current GBP/CAD exchange rate: £1 is $1.78

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[Mayfly]

I know its not a huge amount in the great scheme of things but we had one of her pilots stay with us a few years a ago & he indicated they always seem to struggle for money, thanks for helping out guys ....if I wore a hat I would doff it to you

[Dangerousdave]

I hope they sort it, I am planning to have a flight in it in the near future, cos we haven't all flown in one, have we Mrs T???

[Mayfly]

I hope they sort it, I am planning to have a flight in it in the near future, cos we haven't all flown in one, have we Mrs T???

[Wedgy]

Added some pennies to the pot too

[Dangerousdave]

I'm coming out of paranormal retirement to do a one-off aviation based event to raise money for the Lanc in Canada. It will be at an ex WW2 airbase if I can secure it. I am working hard to do so. I was hoping to take 20 people at 50 quid each which is a grand towards keeping her flying.

I'll let you all know nearer the time if anyone wants to spend the night on an 'active' airfield.

[Wedgy]

Keep us posted DD

[Mayfly]

I really am heatrened by the response to the Canadian Lancs plight, you guys are just brill..

[Wedgy]

Did you see Cluny re-posted on TVOC forums too?

[Mayfly]

I have now...

[Dangerousdave]

I'm coming out of paranormal retirement to do a one-off aviation based event to raise money for the Lanc in Canada. It will be at an ex WW2 airbase if I can secure it. I am working hard to do so. I was hoping to take 20 people at 50 quid each which is a grand towards keeping her flying.

I'll let you all know nearer the time if anyone wants to spend the night on an 'active' airfield.

I may have secured an underground bunker for an overnighter. My group is the only one who have been allowed to investigate and then spend the night in there afterwards. If there is enough interest from this site and another forum I am on, I will see if I can book it for a sleepover again. Anyone fancy an investigation followed by a sleepover with all the ghosties waking you up?

[Saracenman]

not my bag I'm afraid DD - good luck with it though

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[Wedgy]

Would be good fun! But I am presuming that it might be another trip with too many miles to cover.
Please post the full details when you have them DD

[Hihonyr8811]

Depends where abouts in the country it is and when you're planning it for, I've always wanted to do something like that
I'll have to see, sounds fantastic though and good luck with it .

[Dangerousdave]

Depends where abouts in the country it is and when you're planning it for, I've always wanted to do something like that
I'll have to see, sounds fantastic though and good luck with it .

Within an hours drive of Lincoln if that's close enough for you!

[Mayfly]

good luck to you DD - not my type of thing sorry -

but I'll look out for you at Waddington in your Iconic t-shirt I'll be wearing mine

[Dangerousdave]

You wont see me honey..............I'll be under a group of fit blondes!

[Mayfly]

You wont see me honey..............I'll be under a group of fit blondes!

are those nice men in white coats escorting you too

[Saracenman]

just received this in the post this morning



hurrah!

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[Mayfly]

that is so nice - shows appreciation too.........

[Xplumberlives]

I can think of ANOTHER place that could learn from the Canucks!

[Dangerousdave]

Me too!
Nice note paper too, looks really good don't you think?