Just Jane restoration

[Mayfly]

I don't know anything for sure [not heard from the horses mouth or the aircrew] what is happening but as I said above I strongly doubt that the problem has been over looked.

[Hihonyr8811]

Also having visited East Kirkby, surely there isnt enough runway for her to take off? And to get her Airworthy duzn't she have to be stripped down like 558 was?!

Technically there isn't any runway just a grass strip.




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There's all that (American) extension the other side of the road which looks in fairly good nick. I've seen a light aircraft land on it.



Apart from the trees of course

[RLN]

Minimal fuel, no bombs...she'll get out.

[Vulcan Bomber]

Also having visited East Kirkby, surely there isnt enough runway for her to take off? And to get her Airworthy duzn't she have to be stripped down like 558 was?!

Technically there isn't any runway just a grass strip.

She's a Lanc, thats all she needs to take off from... Concrete would be a luxury in 611's eyes.

[Mayfly]

Heres the new link to follow the restoration

http://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/news/lancaster-nx611-return-to-flight/


and checking the PtoF details the date for the expected processing of the PtoF is July this year.

http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=60&pagetype=65&appid=1&mode=detailnosummary&fullregmark=ASXX

[10680]

Full page piece in yesterday's Sunday Telegraph

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/worl ... other.html

"Stripping the Lancaster down to make it airworthy will take a year or so, but the brothers will see it through, promises Fred. “We are in our twilight years now, but we have more to do. I want to watch it take off, do a fly-past then land. Then I shall say, ‘Mission accomplished’"

[ActionArt]

This has probably been posted here already somewhere but this looks interesting:

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/01/06/tribute-to-a-lost-brother-fully-restored-bomber-to-be-one-of-three-lancasters-still-flying-in-the-world/

[Hihonyr8811]

I'm sorry if this has been posted, but they've just posted a photo of the runway extensions they will be doing to fly her (told you so ), I know if I was restoring a priceless Lancaster I'd spend a couple of extra quid on concrete/tarmac.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =1&theater

This has been the subject of some debate, so here's a quick graphic to show the runway layout for the possible flights from East Kirkby by NX611.

so if there is a reserve runway, what is happening with the road between the main site & the reserve ??

It will be traffic controlled as per local authority regulations, but the aim is to mostly use the re-instated WWII main runway to a length of 6000ft. If the reserve runway is used the Lancaster will be towed over there from the main site.

[Xplumberlives]

Thanks for that Helen.

They really are serious about this, mind you it's a bit flash having a reserve runway as well!

[Lucas1860]

Could be a decent future airshow venue with the extended strip.

Jim.

[Jigsaw]

Could be a decent future airshow venue with the extended strip.

Jim.

That would be something

Thanks for posting that Helen

[Mackrick]

Thanks Helen that makes a lot of sense now.

[Cluny]

That's quite a restoration project in itself

[Hihonyr8811]

I notice it's to one side of the original runway, presumable it's too difficult to get rid of those trees and fill in the ponds.

Can't wait to see it finished
Is it too short for a Vulcan

[Xplumberlives]

I notice it's to one side of the original runway, presumable it's too difficult to get rid of those trees and fill in the ponds.

Can't wait to see it finished
Is it too short for a Vulcan

A Vulcan could land there but NEVER take off!

[Hihonyr8811]

Isn't that the point though
Anyway, I'm only kidding

[Xplumberlives]

Isn't that the point though
Anyway, I'm only kidding

I'll get you back in April!

[Sploosher]

love the idea of more airshows there...........

[Ipso]

Interesting, one hell of a lot a work. Wish them all the best.

[Sploosher]

Interesting, one hell of a lot a work. Wish them all the best.

obviously they are very determined to get Just Jane back where she belongs...........

[Mackrick]

There's been a few posts on the restoration so far ..worthe a read as things are on the move...

Parts needed following an engineering survey
No 2 fuel tank removal and inspections
New Electro-pneumatic rams

http://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/news/lancaster-nx611-return-to-flight/

[Sickbag_andy]

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There's all that (American) extension the other side of the road which looks in fairly good nick. I've seen a light aircraft land on it.



Apart from the trees of course

that's about 3800ft up to the road, not a bad starter

[Ducati Boy]

I notice it's to one side of the original runway, presumable it's too difficult to get rid of those trees and fill in the ponds.

Can't wait to see it finished
Is it too short for a Vulcan

A Vulcan could land there but NEVER take off!

Au contraire Xp, 558 took off from Brunty on first post restoration flight in a very very short distance. Don't forget our babe is lighter than the original RAF days. Basically I would bet if you can get it in, you will get it out! Unless they build a motorway while your there.

[Mayfly]

What she can do and what is legal are 2 different things.

A very nice report about JJ on Look North tonight, taxi rides are booked until May next year and they hope JJ will be airborne in 3 years.

[Molerat]

Spotted her being used in a loan ad this morning, the one with the prats in RAF uniforms. Suppose it puts money in the fund.