Hi All,
Yesterday was LLA Day at RAF Coningsby. It is always the last Flying day of the Season for the BBMF, the Day gets bigger and better every year, sadly the Veterans attending become less every year.
Unfortunately the Lancaster wasn't quite ready to return to the Air following her engine fire earlier this year which has meant she missed virtually all of the Season.
It was intended for the Lanc to fly with the Vulcan for the last time but it wasn't to be, though I expect the Lanc to fly this week so I wouldn't be surprised to see them fly together next weekend when the Vulcan makes it's final Tour.
Weather was dreadfully white bright sky for one direction and also very hazy in parts, there was however a decent sized patch of blue.
The Spitfire and Typhoon Synchro Pair opened the show.
Here is Ben Westoby Brooks flying his last Display
12 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
Flt Lt Parkinson MBE, a Stalwart of the BBMF and RAF Coningsby, ex Red Arrows, this Guy can really fly!!
13 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
Out of the Haze so not a great pic but thought it showed the Formation well.
15 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
Here she is, coming into the Blue
16 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
Easy to overlook the Dak but she is just so Graceful
17 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
Here are the Fighters, 7 Spitfires and 2 Hurricanes, the 2 Two Seater Spits and the Silver one were Visitors, all others are BBMF
22 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
Vulcan, "Spirit of Great Britain" for the Final time at RAF Coningsby
32 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
A sight and a sound to send tingles down your spine!!
37 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr
Regards Paul
Yesterday was LLA Day at RAF Coningsby. It is always the last Flying day of the Season for the BBMF, the Day gets bigger and better every year, sadly the Veterans attending become less every year.
Unfortunately the Lancaster wasn't quite ready to return to the Air following her engine fire earlier this year which has meant she missed virtually all of the Season.
It was intended for the Lanc to fly with the Vulcan for the last time but it wasn't to be, though I expect the Lanc to fly this week so I wouldn't be surprised to see them fly together next weekend when the Vulcan makes it's final Tour.
Weather was dreadfully white bright sky for one direction and also very hazy in parts, there was however a decent sized patch of blue.
The Spitfire and Typhoon Synchro Pair opened the show.
Here is Ben Westoby Brooks flying his last Display
12 by Paul Elliott, on FlickrFlt Lt Parkinson MBE, a Stalwart of the BBMF and RAF Coningsby, ex Red Arrows, this Guy can really fly!!
13 by Paul Elliott, on FlickrOut of the Haze so not a great pic but thought it showed the Formation well.
15 by Paul Elliott, on FlickrHere she is, coming into the Blue
16 by Paul Elliott, on FlickrEasy to overlook the Dak but she is just so Graceful
17 by Paul Elliott, on FlickrHere are the Fighters, 7 Spitfires and 2 Hurricanes, the 2 Two Seater Spits and the Silver one were Visitors, all others are BBMF
22 by Paul Elliott, on FlickrVulcan, "Spirit of Great Britain" for the Final time at RAF Coningsby
32 by Paul Elliott, on FlickrA sight and a sound to send tingles down your spine!!
37 by Paul Elliott, on FlickrRegards Paul
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