just had the sh**/ scared outta me

[DamianJ]

I consider myself extremely lucky to have seen the Lancaster take off from RAF Waddington with its flying cousin VERA and the last flying Vulcan XH558

I was there that day too, although instead of watching the launch from there, we went up into Lincoln City centre for the flypast. A great day sadly never to be repeated.

 

[Bogeyman]

...A great day sadly never to be repeated.

A greater test is coming soon. Rest assured.

 

[Geofnay]

A greater test is coming soon. Rest assured.

Now that went right over my head ✈️

 

[chrisbell]

Living in Lincolnshire I get to see the Lancaster (and the BBMF) overhead fairly regularly. I also made my usual trip to RIAT this year where I saw the BBMF in its new Thompson formation, which it will repeat at the Scampton Airshow. Saw the Lancaster last weekend on its way to or from the blue plaque ceremony for Ginger Lacey.
I consider myself extremely lucky to have seen the Lancaster take off from RAF Waddington with its flying cousin VERA and the last flying Vulcan XH558, before the Lancaster was grounded following its engine fire.
I may (or may not) have the unused shaving kit bought for (or by) Eric Lock a, somewhat unsung, hero of the Battle of Britain (another story). I also have an unused Kent shaving brush from WWII, complete with military issue arrow markings.
As you might guess, I'm a fan, albeit amateur, of aviation history ...✌️

How does the new formation of the BBMF differ from how they've previously flown?
It must be nice for you to own some shaving-related items from that period.

 

[Geofnay]

It may just be that they've re-named a previous formation to commemorate 60 years of the BBMF and to commemorate Wing Commander Peter Thompson, its principal founder; however, at RIAT it comprised 4 fighters (3 Spitfires and a Hurricane) together with the Lancaster when, generally, I've only seen the Lancaster with 2 fighters.