Monthly Archives: September 2009
The Dams Raid dams today
Great account and brilliant photos by Damien Burke of a trip to all three dams involved in Operation Chastise, as well as the Rheinberg and Reichwald War Cemeteries. These war cemeteries are an incredible sight, with long rows of identical … Continue reading
Filed under Dams Raid crews, Memorials
Only original part from Dambuster Lancaster goes on display
Pic: Grantham Journal I might be wrong, but I think this is the only original part of a Dambuster Lancaster on public display anywhere in the world. Eleven Lancasters got back from the original Operation Chastise but those that survived … Continue reading
David Maltby tribute at Wickhambreaux, 14 September 2009
The annual tribute to Sqn Ldr David Maltby DSO DFC and his crew took place at David Maltby’s graveside in St Andrew’s Church, Wickhambreaux, Kent, on Monday 14 September. The largest turnout for several years brought together the East Kent … Continue reading
Filed under Dams Raid crews, Memorials, Wickhambreaux
Gibson logbook, hat and letters on display
Anyone in London during the next month will have a rare opportunity to see some of Guy Gibson’s personal effects – his log, a hat and some letters. They are on show in the (you might think unlikely) venue of … Continue reading
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Wickhambreaux tribute, Monday 14 September
All members of the public are welcome to join members of the East Kent RAF Aircrew Association and the Maltby family at David Maltby’s grave in St Andrew’s Church, Wickhambreaux, Kent, at 11.30am on Monday 14 September 2009. This annual … Continue reading
Filed under Anniversaries, Dams Raid crews, Memorials, Wickhambreaux
BBMF Lancaster at Lord’s causes England collapse
I can only find this one picture of yesterday’s flypast over Lord’s cricket ground during an England-Australia one day international. by the BBMF Lancaster. Yahoo picture http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Lords-cricket-ground/photo//090906/photos_wl_uk_afp/4037d625dc575956a4fc2930c5c687cc//s:/afp/20090906/wl_uk_afp/britainwwiihistorycricketengausodi I wonder whether its arrival was the cause of yet another England batting … Continue reading
Filed under Avro Lancaster, BBMF, Britishness
Hot News! Peter Jackson sacked from Dambuster team!
Calm down, film fans – this report refers to the news that the other Peter Jackson has lost his job with the Imps, also known as the mighty Lincoln City FC. After a poor start to the season – two … Continue reading
Filed under Eric Coates, Mighty Imps, Peter Jackson
Lancaster flyover at Upwaltham memorial for 617 Squadron crew
Splendid picture from the unveiling of the memorial in Sussex for Dambuster John Pulford and the rest of his 617 Squadron crew, killed on their return from an operation in February 1944. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster made … Continue reading
