Hi All,
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster 'Thumper' has taken to the skies again today to do a Flypast over the new Bomber Command Memorial in Lincoln.
Thumper was grounded after an Emergency landing in May due to an engine fire, each engine bay has two fire extinguishers, both had been deployed but the fire had not been put out. RAF Coningsby Emergency services were alongside the Lancaster in a matter of seconds after landing and extinguished the Fire. Sadly the fire had done serious damage which has taken five months to repair.
The First flight test took place on Monday.
Thumper lifting off the Runway at RAF Coningsby
4008 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
Undercarriage going away
4010 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
On return from the Flypast
4011 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
4013 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
Navigator to Pilot, "Mind that Tree"
4015 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
"What Tree"
4016 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
"I'm telling you there was a Tree"
4007 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
And a Strong Crosswind Landing
4017 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
Regards Paul
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster 'Thumper' has taken to the skies again today to do a Flypast over the new Bomber Command Memorial in Lincoln.
Thumper was grounded after an Emergency landing in May due to an engine fire, each engine bay has two fire extinguishers, both had been deployed but the fire had not been put out. RAF Coningsby Emergency services were alongside the Lancaster in a matter of seconds after landing and extinguished the Fire. Sadly the fire had done serious damage which has taken five months to repair.
The First flight test took place on Monday.
Thumper lifting off the Runway at RAF Coningsby
4008 by Paul Elliott, on FlickrUndercarriage going away
4010 by Paul Elliott, on FlickrOn return from the Flypast
4011 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr4013 by Paul Elliott, on FlickrNavigator to Pilot, "Mind that Tree"
4015 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr"What Tree"
4016 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr"I'm telling you there was a Tree"
4007 by Paul Elliott, on FlickrAnd a Strong Crosswind Landing
4017 by Paul Elliott, on FlickrRegards Paul
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