Avro Lancaster

A said by John, the Lanc is having its No 2 engine changed following metal being found in the oil filters.

As all airshow flying programmes say - aircraft appearances subject to weather and serviceability. Perhaps the crowd at a local fete do not understand that.

WJT wrote:

A said by John, the Lanc is having its No 2 engine changed following metal being found in the oil filters.

As all airshow flying programmes say - aircraft appearances subject to weather and serviceability. Perhaps the crowd at a local fete do not understand that.

Exactly.

These people say 'it's had it's day' without fully appreciating how precious the aircraft is & what the Lancaster actually stands for.... ie a flying memorial. It's not just another item to entertain them at a village fete.

I completely agree the Lancaster is a very special national treasure so it has to be treated as such .
People must realise she is now an old aeroplane and keeping her airworthy costs a great deal of money .
This was proved two years ago when she had that near miss with her engine fire which could have been disastrous not only to her but the crew who flew her .
Regards ,
Bomber .

Some news here regarding Just Jane's restoration to flight (Courtesy of the LAHC website - www.lincsaviation.co.uk/news/lancaster-n...ompany--progress.htm )

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The Lancaster Restoration Company- PROGRESS

The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre is, as many of you will know, the company that operates and maintains Avro Lancaster NX611 'Just Jane'. However in order to make advancements with the restoration to airworthy condition with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) there is the requirement to establish and register a company to undertake and be responsible for the restoration work.

All of the restoration work is planned to be completed at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre by the Centre's engineering team. In order to comply with the CAA regulations we have set up a company which we have called 'Lancaster Restoration Company', it is our A8-23 company and recognised by the CAA as the company that will be completing the work on NX611. This company name will begin to be seen on paperwork but rest assured this is purely an engineering arm of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. Our new fundraising stand will also be appearing at air shows promoting the restoration of NX611.

Along with the new A8-23 company there have in turn been some changes implemented at the Centre in order for our operation to comply with CAA regulations and best practices. These changes are mainly around the 'behind the scenes' operating of the engineering aspects of the Centre but it will have a knock on affect to what you see in the hangar as you visit the Centre including the building of a new stores system and demarcation of working areas. We appreciate that change isn't always deemed to be good, but this one represents a major move forward to having another airworthy Lancaster in the UK.

The costs accrued with complying with the A8-23 requiriements and appointing an A8-25 company are in excess of £5,000.00. If you would like to help with these costs you can make a donation HERE www.lincsaviation.co.uk/store/donation/d...-lancaster-nx611.htm

PLEASE NOTE- The ownership, restoration and operation of Avro Lancaster NX611 and the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre still remains with the Panton Family. This is merely the establishment of a partner company to complete the works required.

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Steve

stevie wrote:

Some news here regarding Just Jane's restoration to flight (Courtesy of the LAHC website - www.lincsaviation.co.uk/news/lancaster-n...ompany--progress.htm )

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The Lancaster Restoration Company- PROGRESS

The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre is, as many of you will know, the company that operates and maintains Avro Lancaster NX611 'Just Jane'. However in order to make advancements with the restoration to airworthy condition with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) there is the requirement to establish and register a company to undertake and be responsible for the restoration work.

All of the restoration work is planned to be completed at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre by the Centre's engineering team. In order to comply with the CAA regulations we have set up a company which we have called 'Lancaster Restoration Company', it is our A8-23 company and recognised by the CAA as the company that will be completing the work on NX611. This company name will begin to be seen on paperwork but rest assured this is purely an engineering arm of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. Our new fundraising stand will also be appearing at air shows promoting the restoration of NX611.

Along with the new A8-23 company there have in turn been some changes implemented at the Centre in order for our operation to comply with CAA regulations and best practices. These changes are mainly around the 'behind the scenes' operating of the engineering aspects of the Centre but it will have a knock on affect to what you see in the hangar as you visit the Centre including the building of a new stores system and demarcation of working areas. We appreciate that change isn't always deemed to be good, but this one represents a major move forward to having another airworthy Lancaster in the UK.

The costs accrued with complying with the A8-23 requiriements and appointing an A8-25 company are in excess of £5,000.00. If you would like to help with these costs you can make a donation HERE www.lincsaviation.co.uk/store/donation/d...-lancaster-nx611.htm

PLEASE NOTE- The ownership, restoration and operation of Avro Lancaster NX611 and the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre still remains with the Panton Family. This is merely the establishment of a partner company to complete the works required.

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Steve

Awesome news! I can see a future where the Canadian returns to fly alongside our two, the mozzie and all the spitfires and hurricanes in the country.........what a beautiful noise!

Dietmar wrote:

stevie wrote:

Some news here regarding Just Jane's restoration to flight (Courtesy of the LAHC website - www.lincsaviation.co.uk/news/lancaster-n...ompany--progress.htm )



Awesome news! I can see a future where the Canadian returns to fly alongside our two, the mozzie and all the spitfires and hurricanes in the country.........what a beautiful noise!

If only it could be the other way around

kebecker wrote:

Dietmar wrote:

stevie wrote:

Some news here regarding Just Jane's restoration to flight (Courtesy of the LAHC website - www.lincsaviation.co.uk/news/lancaster-n...ompany--progress.htm )



Awesome news! I can see a future where the Canadian returns to fly alongside our two, the mozzie and all the spitfires and hurricanes in the country.........what a beautiful noise!

If only it could be the other way around

Something like this?

exactly so!

I really have to get over there during the flying season

The Lanc arrived at Duxford yesterday for it's major service & a new identity also. It'll be interesting to see which unit/aircraft she represents next.

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From Facebook -

Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster PA474 departed to Duxford yesterday ahead of a 6 month major service.
The work being carried out by Aircraft Restoration Company at Duxford - will see the veteran aircraft undergoing scheduled maintenance before being put back in the air in Spring 2017.
OC BBMF Sqn Ldr Millikin said "The weather & wind conditions needed to land at Duxford are quite exacting. Next week the weather forecast is not conducive to a landing at Duxford and since we did not want to delay the flight - as this would affect the date of return we sent her down yesterday.
It was sad to watch her recede in the distance but we look forward to see her in 2017"
When the Lancaster returns to our skies, she will be carrying a new paint scheme and markings to tell the story of another gallant aircraft and crew.
Lest We Forget.

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Steve

Here's some MAJOR 'Just Jane' news courtesy of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre website

Much more info here - www.lincsaviation.co.uk/news/lancaster-n...01617--huge-news.htm

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Avro Lancaster NX611 Winter 2016/17- HUGE NEWS


Avro Lancaster NX611 'Just Jane' restoration

The winter of 2016/17 will see some major works carried out on Avro Lancaster NX611 'Just Jane' to make huge steps forwards in the project to restore her to airworthy condition.

"This is the biggest news for NX611's restoration in the last 20 years"- Andrew Panton

Following the application for our A8-23 approval with the CAA we are now able to attend to some of NX611's future needs and address the long list of work we need to do to make her airworthy once more.

"The goal of "Just Jane" becoming only the third airworthy Lancaster in the world feels closer than ever before" - Andrew Panton

This winter will see a complete strip and re-paint of the aircraft which will facilitate an assessment of the aircraft's aluminium skin and permit any problems encountered to be resolved.
To facilitate this work, NX611 will appear at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre as she never has done before as she will be rigged in a flying attitude on trestles and jacks with the following removed-

Bomb doors

Ailerons

Elevators

Rudders

All turrets

Propellers

Cowlings

Wing tips

Undercarriage doors

H2S blister

Engine nacelles

Fillet panels

Once the components and the paint are removed we will be assessing the condition of the airframe and rectifying any problems discovered along the way. This will provide an excellent base point to determine the extent of work required to be done over the winter overhaul periods. If all goes to plan, our target is to have all of the external airframe work completed.

The work to be performed during the winter maintenance season amounts to an investment in the region of £250,000. Not only does this work represent a significant step forward in the programme to return NX611 to airworthy but it also creates a unique opportunity for the general public to come and visit us to see NX611 in a stripped down condition- something that has never been on offer before- certainly not up close as will be on offer at the Centre. Because of this opportunity we will be offering tours of the overhaul area to enable you to get a close look at the work being done and gain an understanding of the restoration effort. Further information on these tours will be released in due course and will be available on our website (www.lincsaviation.co.uk).

"Visitors to the museum will see a Lancaster like it has never been seen before, we're so excited to be able to offer this unique opportunity to the public" - Andrew Panton.

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Steve