Author Topic: dambusters - lots of pics (Read 5018 times)

m4tth3w · « **on:** 18 May 2013, 07:37:47 am »

Had a drive to Derwent Res in hope valley thursday, as there was a flyover with a Lancaster, Spitfire & 2 Tornadoes to commemorate 70 years of the dambuster mission.

Threw in a few bike pics to keep it on topic ;-)

stevierst · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 May 2013, 08:33:41 am »

Superb, I widh I could have been there to see it. The Lancaster/Spitfire/Hurricane fly-by always makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.!
Good pics by the way.

Dave48 · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 May 2013, 08:59:30 am »

What fantastic photos-only found out about the Derwent fly past when I saw it on Midlands Today. Good selection of bikes there ,old & new.
There are certain engines that get the goosebumps going-some bikes & the wonderful Rolls Royce Merlin on full power

No ridiculous silencers-just 12 stub exhausts spitting out flames & smoke! Thanks again for posting-almost as good as being there!

m4tth3w · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 May 2013, 09:03:28 am »

Normally if I saw a couple of jet fighter's fly by I'd be amazed but after the Lancaster and spitfire the tornados paled into insignificance.

The sound was amazing and it made the bridge we were standing on rumble.

Andy FZS · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 May 2013, 09:34:20 am »

GOOD pictures but it's a shame that there is no sound as it's one of the few things that sounds better than a bike.
Andy

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Lawrence · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 May 2013, 10:50:21 am »

Quote from: Andy FZS on 18 May 2013, 09:34:20 am

GOOD pictures but it's a shame that there is no sound as it's one of the few things that sounds better than a bike.
Andy

Great photos though

m4tth3w · « **Reply #6 on:** 18 May 2013, 11:16:24 am »

I missed most of it anyway as I was too busy taking pictures

3 passes and it was over but it was worth the wait.

My Mrs didn't agree with that as she lost the plot a bit after we had been waiting an hour and a half as I wanted to claim a good spot which paid off in the end.

When they do it again I'll climb one of the peaks as a lot of people did, it must have been extra cool to be at the same level as the aircraft

mirdif64 · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 May 2013, 12:21:23 pm »

Excellent

pipestrangler · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 May 2013, 08:15:23 pm »

It must have been terrific to be there.Thanks for posting the pics.

gassitt · « **Reply #9 on:** 19 May 2013, 12:09:02 am »

My Summer trip this year . Scampton then on to Guy Gibsons grave and crash site in Holland then to the Mohne and Eder dams, Colditz, Stalag Luft 3, ( Great Escape ) Auschwitz .Then home via Czech rep Bavaria and the Vosges. Least I can do to pay respect is to follow in the footsteps/flightpaths of heroes
Any one interested in Lancasters should try here
http://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/

Chris · « **Reply #10 on:** 19 May 2013, 05:45:54 am »

Nice pics, would love to hear a spitfire flyby. Maybe someday!

Chris

budgiemurray · « **Reply #11 on:** 19 May 2013, 07:57:07 am »

Quote from: Chris on 19 May 2013, 05:45:54 am

Nice pics, would love to hear a spitfire flyby. Maybe someday!

Chris, see if any of these are near you.. http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/displayinfo/ as Andy says theres nothing like the sound of a Spit flying by (unless you get the chance to hear a P51D Mustang.. )
Airshows are a great day out for some alternative power..

Budgie (the other one!!)

Chris · « **Reply #12 on:** 19 May 2013, 08:16:08 am »

Thanks for the link, but it's because I live in Shetland that I've not seen it yet and unfortunately none of them come this far north and I, also unfortunately, won't be getting off this rock for quite some time. Unless I win the lottery... $:\$

Chris

rivett · « **Reply #13 on:** 19 May 2013, 12:18:25 pm »

Hi guys,
I thought I'd add my bit, We went to the 50th anniversary fly past at the Lady bower dam in 1993 and what a spectacle that was , as been said the sound is out of this world the Lancaster a Spitfire , Mosquito , Tornado's and a C 130 Hercules did the fly past , incredible .
Also if you happen to pass this place http://www.lincsaviation.co.uk at East Kirkby, I highly recommend a visit ,just check opening times on their web page though, NX 611 on view and also some aviation displays to look at.
Promise I'm not connected with them at all , but just a good place to go.
Regards Rivett

m4tth3w · « **Reply #14 on:** 19 May 2013, 02:51:21 pm »

Quote from: rivett on 19 May 2013, 12:18:25 pm

Hi guys,
I thought I'd add my bit, We went to the 50th anniversary fly past at the Lady bower dam in 1993 and what a spectacle that was , as been said the sound is out of this world the Lancaster a Spitfire , Mosquito , Tornado's and a C 130 Hercules did the fly past , incredible .
Also if you happen to pass this place http://www.lincsaviation.co.uk at East Kirkby, I highly recommend a visit ,just check opening times on their web page though, NX 611 on view and also some aviation displays to look at.
Promise I'm not connected with them at all , but just a good place to go.
Regards Rivett

We were stood on the bridge over the ladybower reservoir watching them fly down from derwent res then over ladybower.

I'm reliably informed it was the best spot.

gassitt · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 May 2013, 09:50:34 pm »

Any one interested in Lancasters should try here
http://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/
Im not connected with them either thats why I posted it half a dozen posts up

m4tth3w · « **Reply #16 on:** 19 May 2013, 10:49:13 pm »

http://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/

I've heard this is worth a visit