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The arrival of Vera to RAF Coningsby

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:58 am
by Cheesy
A great experience, shame about the weather but a superb day all the same:

1. The BBMF setup before the rain.
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The arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

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The arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

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The arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

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ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

5. The VIP enclosure
ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

6. The Veterans were the stars of the show:
ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

7. A few images inside the BBMF hangar as the rain came down:
ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

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ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

9. The arrival of Vera:
ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

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ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

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ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

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ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

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ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

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ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

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ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

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ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr

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ImageThe arrival of Vera, the Canadian Lancaster Bomber to RAF Coningsby on 8 Aug 14. A historic day. by StampedeT2, on Flickr


Enjoy,

Cheesy

Re: The arrival of Vera to RAF Coningsby

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 10:51 am
by Flyingmonster
Best set ive seen so far!! Fantastic work Paul!!

Re: The arrival of Vera to RAF Coningsby

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 11:05 am
by Mike
Very nice indeed, Paul. :)

Re: The arrival of Vera to RAF Coningsby

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 11:26 am
by 3Greens
Cracking set Paul, a great result from such a lousy turn in the weather. Will you get a chance for any air/air ?

Re: The arrival of Vera to RAF Coningsby

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 12:31 pm
by paullangford
Really nice set and covered the day well.....love the veterans and the beer shot :D

Re: The arrival of Vera to RAF Coningsby

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:13 pm
by Mark Owen
Superb set :thumb: great work.

Regards.

Mark.

Re: The arrival of Vera to RAF Coningsby

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 8:08 pm
by perky
wonderful shots, especially like the beer shot !

Re: The arrival of Vera to RAF Coningsby

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 8:48 pm
by Diamond Nine
Great set of pics Paul.Many thanks for posting :thumb:

Re: The arrival of Vera to RAF Coningsby

Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 9:44 am
by deerhunter
Great set of Pics, Paul, especially as a Lancastrian love the bottle !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: