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11 August 2014

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We are thrilled to announce that on Thursday 21st August 2014 the last two remaining airworthy Lancaster bombers, PA474 flown by Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and FM213 flown by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum will fly in to RAF Waddington where they will be joined by the famous delta wing Vulcan Bomber XH558.

Accompanying the line up will be two Hawk aircraft flown by 100 Squadron from RAF Leeming.

We know that there will be considerable interest in this therefore the Station will be providing parking on the base for members of the public who wish to see this exciting line up from the safety of a Park and View Enclosure (PAVE).

For all you aircraft enthusiasts out there this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see these iconic aircraft all together so it is our intention to position the three historical aircraft in such a way on the airfield that people using the PAVE facility will have a vantage point from which to take photographs. The aircraft will then depart RAF Waddington to display at various events around the country.

The following terms and conditions apply

This event is dependant on aircraft serviceability and favorable weather conditions
Tickets for the PAVE are available on the day only
Access to the PAVE will be on a first come first served basis
Cost is £10 per vehicle (based on average family car or 4x4) or £5 per pedestrian
No coaches or minibuses
No dogs allowed (except assistance dogs)
No gazebos, parasols, tents or BBQ’s
We reserve the right to refuse entry
You and/or your vehicle may be searched at any time
There will be toilet facilities on site and light refreshments will be available to purchase.
Disabled facilities will be available.
Please do not attempt to park your vehicle on the A15 as this area will be designated a clearway for this event. Individuals attempting to park on the A15 will be directed to leave.
Keep a look out for more information (including timings, gates open etc) which will be published very soon!

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Keep a look out for more information (including timings, gates open etc) which will be published very soon!

General enquiries via e-mail only please to WAD-Station-Enquiries@mod.uk

Doughnut wrote:Assume the WAVE will be open as usual on Thursday 21st

blackbelt wrote:Find it a bit off a rip off ,10 pound a car and 5 pound for pedestdrion .

3 August 2014

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. 2 x Lancasters and Vulcan at RAF Waddington 21 August 2014

Not unsurprisingly we’ve had an amazing response from you all to the news that these iconic AVRO aircraft are going to be here at RAF Waddington. We understand that you’re keen to know more so we’re pleased to be able to share the following information with you.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

This is not an Air Show. The purpose of the PAVE is to provide a safe parking area off the main highway to view the arrival and departure of the visiting aircraft. There is no provision for additional access to the base nor is it possible for members of the public to tour the aircraft or wander freely around them.

· 1500h Wednesday 20th August 2014 - Vulcan XH558 will arrive at RAF Waddington where it will remain overnight

· 0815h Thursday 21st August 2014 – The Park And View Enclosure (PAVE) at RAF Waddington will open to the public

· 0900h Thursday 21st August 2014 – The Lancasters PA474 and FM213 will arrive in close succession at RAF Waddington. Once the Lancasters have landed the Vulcan will be towed in to position alongside them

So that you can get the very best view of the aircraft they will be parked as close as is safely possible to the PAVE.

Interval – During this time the crews will be absent from their aircraft as they plan and prepare for the events that they are scheduled to display at later in the day.

· 1215h onwards – The aircrew will return to their aircraft for pre-flight checks prior to take-off

· 1320h – The aircraft will begin to taxy into position for take-off

· 1340h – The Lancasters will take off one after the other followed by the Vulcan. The aircraft will then immediately leave the visual circuit as they transit to their next destination.

· 1430h – The PAVE closes

These timings are approximate. Please keep watching the website for any updates.

The PAVE is located on the perimeter of the airbase at RAF Waddington and can only be accessed from the A15. A map is attached for your convenience. Signage will be clearly displayed in the vicinity. Please do not attempt to access the PAVE via the main gate at RAF Waddington; you will be turned away. Additionally, please do not attempt to park your vehicle on the A15 as this area will be designated a clearway for this event. Individuals attempting to park on the A15 will be directed to leave.

The following terms and conditions apply

· The arrival and departure of these aircraft is dependant on aircraft serviceability and favourable weather conditions

· Tickets for the PAVE are only available on the day. No advance ticket sales.

· The PAVE opens at 0815h on Thursday 21st August

· Access to the PAVE will be on a first come first served basis. Regretfully there are no exceptions

· Cost is £10 per vehicle (based on average family car or 4x4), £5 per motorcycle or £5 per pedestrian

· No coaches, minibuses, caravans or motor homes.

· No dogs allowed (except assistance dogs)

· No gazebos, parasols, tents, kites or BBQ’s

· No traders

· We reserve the right to refuse entry

· You and/or your vehicle may be searched at any time

· Visitors will remain within the confines of the parking area

There will be toilet facilities on site and light refreshments will be available to purchase.

Disabled parking and toilets will be available.

We really hope that you’ll use the PAVE but out of consideration for our neighbours we kindly ask that if you don’t intend to use this designated parking area, you avoid parking on the surrounding public highways in a way that causes disruption to the flow of traffic and/or an obstruction to the local residents.

And finally…… We wish to make it clear that there is no provision for additional access to the base nor is it possible for members of the public to tour the aircraft or wander freely around them. Visitors will remain within the confines of the parking area.

This event is dependant on aircraft serviceability and favourable weather conditions. Check the website on a regular basis for updates. In the event of a change to the programme we will post information as soon as we are able to do so.

All enquiries via e-mail only to WAD-Station-Enquiries@mod.uk

Enquiries regarding other scheduled appearances for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, The Canadian Lancaster and The Vulcan should be directed to the individual display teams. Map of PAVE




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Zeb wrote:So the two Lancs and the Vulcan will not do a fly past together? Just seen on the ground.

Zeb wrote:So the two Lancs and the Vulcan will not do a fly past together? Just seen on the ground.

romeo bravo wrote:

Zeb wrote:So the two Lancs and the Vulcan will not do a fly past together? Just seen on the ground.

Where does it actually say the Lancasters and Vulcan are flying in together??

Both Goose and SubZeroSteve entries say the Lancasters would be joined by the Vulcan; nowhere does it say they would all fly in together. The usual "Send Three and Fourpence. We’re Going to a Dance" scenario.

Zeb wrote:

romeo bravo wrote:

Zeb wrote:So the two Lancs and the Vulcan will not do a fly past together? Just seen on the ground.

Where does it actually say the Lancasters and Vulcan are flying in together??

Both Goose and SubZeroSteve entries say the Lancasters would be joined by the Vulcan; nowhere does it say they would all fly in together. The usual "Send Three and Fourpence. We’re Going to a Dance" scenario.

In the title of the topic.