Lancaster Bomber, Derwent Dams.

[old_queen 10]

As part of our dam we will donate 5p from every pint of Thwaites Lancaster Bomber cask ale sold between 16th and 19th May.

 

Plus some additional food offer with this ale for these dates, see thread below:

 

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1169856

[Shef_Fitness 10]

Looks like the top of Win Hill will be a good place to look at the Aircraft. Looks like it flies around that hill before coming back, thats looking at 1978's you tube video

[1978 14]

Looks like the top of Win Hill will be a good place to look at the Aircraft. Looks like it flies around that hill before coming back, thats looking at 1978's you tube video

 

It could be a good spot, however I don't think it flew round Win Hill, but certainly passed it to the east. They swooped left over the Ashopton Viaduct, then disappeared towards Bamford Edge. Where they went after that I can't say, but it was quite a few minutes before they reappeared from the Bamford Edge direction. They were below the level of Win Hill.

 

THE BBMF still has no further detials about tomorrow's programme. Forecast isn't looking too good for the time of the display, but hopefully it will improve.

[Shef_Fitness 10]

So when it passes Ladybower, will it then go towards Bamford and then come back round?

 

If thats the case, I'll be on Win Hill for a birds eye view.

[1978 14]

So when it passes Ladybower, will it then go towards Bamford and then come back round?

 

If that's the case, I'll be on Win Hill for a birds eye view.

 

There are fairly frequent flights by fast jets and helicopters swooping low down the valley. I'd expect the BBMF to follow similar flight paths so there should be a good view of them over the water, then round towards Yorkshire Bridge.

 

Weather! It was dismal last time. Give us a break, please.

[Shef_Fitness 10]

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Weather! It was dismal last time. Give us a break, please.

 

 

 

Agreed.

 

Fingers crossed for a nice day

[Nekatom 10]

Whats best route for me coming from Barnsley? Is it 13.00 the flyover?

[Agent Orange 11]

Whats best route for me coming from Barnsley? Is it 13.00 the flyover?

 

The flight is at 13:00. However, I would get there very early if I was you.

 

As for best route, google it. Probably best cutting past Stocksbridge and then over Bradfield and then down to the reservoir from there.

Edited May 15, 2013 by Agent Orange

[Saffy 10]

Thursday 16 May - Lancaster

 

1155 - Depart Scampton

 

1230 - Flypast Cosford

 

1250 - Flypast Chapel en le Firth

 

1300 - Flypast Derwent Water

 

1320 - Flypast Chatsworth House

 

1345 - Flypast Eyebrook

 

1410 - Land CGY

 

Thursday 16 May - Spitfire x 2

 

1240 - Depart CGY

 

1300 - Flypast Derwent Water

 

1320 - Flypast Chatsworth House

 

1345 - Flypast Eyebrook

 

1400 - Land CGY x 1 Spitfire

 

1425 - Flypast West Malling

 

1445 - Land Southend

 

---------- Post added 15-05-2013 at 19:17 ----------

 

Hope this helps ... I am really looking forward to this. Taking my 87year old Mum who used to be a mechanic on Lancasters and Hurricanes ... had the joy of revving the engines (whilst still on the ground) to ensure they were ticking over nicely.

 

I will be proud to stand by her .. and I am sure I will shed a few tears. No video from me as all you will hear is my snotty crying, but hopefully at least one good pic.

[Phanerothyme 12]

I reckon Hollin Clough might be a good spot. Weather looks good. If the wind gets up above 15mph it's unlikely the Lanc will fly, I hear.

[REPO MAN 10]

can anyone tell me if the road upto Howden will be open after this flyby of Derwent, ime thinking about 3pm, will it be opened back up by that time ?

 

Thanks

[levisage 10]

Does anyone know how often they do these flypasts? Are they every 5 years? I'm absolutely gutted I can't make it tomorrow. Need to give a year's notice to book a lieu day in our office