NX611 AVRO LANCASTER "JUST JANE" TAXY RIDE • LINCOLNHSIRE AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE EAST KIRKBY
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- čas přidán 13. 05. 2024
- After streaming at RAF Coningsby, talking about the history of Bomber Command along with RAF Coningsby’s history and the importance why we should never forget (and to pass it on to generations) those who fought during WW2, we packed carefully and travelled over to East Kirkby, the home of Just Jane. With just 30 minutes to go for Just Jane to commence her taxy run, Nikos rushed over carrying his camera, battery pack, some light equipment and of course myself. We hurried over to the rest of the TCS crew and it went all silent. “The raffle is about to begin” we heard and it all went quiet. “Salmon 339” called out the lady of the raffle! With absolute delight in her face, Margo shouted with joy “yay it’s me”. I was so happy for her and she went over to organisers. Seconds later I heard Alex say “I know what she’s gonna do” and then a TCS fan said to me “you deserve it, after everything you do for us and the RAF”. I still didn’t quite understand. The message then became clear, Margo pointed at me to come over and said “Nikos and Ted will take my place”… We could not believe I was getting on board the very aircraft we were just talking about, the men that flew it and the sacrifices they made.
Just Jane is Mk. VII Lancaster Bomber, built in April 1948 at Longbridge, which for those that don’t know was a car factory. Put together at Longbridge and took her apart and put on a trailer known as a “Queen Mary” and transported her to RAF Elmdon. Many of us have either from or landed at RAF Elmdon because it is in fact Birmingham International Airport. RAF Elmdon was where Just Jane first flew. She was intended to be part of the Tiger Force and fly in the far east in April 1945. So due to the climate of the far east, she is equipped with larger radiators and other modifications to cope with a warmer climate.
The fate of Just Jane did not intend for her to go to the far east at all but South Wales and stayed in storage until 1952. She was sold to Aero Naval, French Naval Aviation Service for £50,000 under the Western Union Agreement and went off to Morocco. She carried out Coastal and Border Surveillance in Morocco. In 1960 she set off to New Caledonia in the Pacific to carry out the same surveillance work.
By 1964, she was one of the last three surviving operational Lancasters. The Historic Aircraft Preservation Society, put in a request to the French Government to have the Lancaster when it finished its service. Not expecting confirmation that they could acquire Just Jane, but the were not expecting to pick it in Sydney, Australia. So they did just that, in 1965 they did their checks and took 9 days flying to get it back to the UK. Just Jane was put into a plan to fly her at airshows.
Just Jane’s next home was Blackpool she was laid to rest at a museum in Blackpool but sadly it went bust and put into auction. At the auction, the Panton brothers were present at the auction. Bidding didn’t go well as she didn’t meet her reserve. Lord Lilford purchased the Lancaster after the auction and allowed the RAF to borrow her as a gate guardian at RAF Scampton. The agreement was for 10 years but after this period was over, Fred and Harold Panton, had a discussion with Lord Lilford which then led to the agreed purchase for Just Jane. This is how she came to East Kirkby.
The Panton brothers wanted a Lancaster Bomber as a memorial to their older brother, Christopher who was a flight engineer for 433 Squadron in Halifax’s. During the war, on the night of the 30th-31st March 1944 he flew in one of the worst raid of WW2. He flew into Nuremberg, and they lost 94 aircraft were lost that night. Christopher Panton was in one of those Halifax’s lost and was sadly killed. So his brother wanted something to remember him by with a Lancaster BOMBER as a memorial along with other crew members who were lost.
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Oii Oii Ladies, gents and teddy bears. Thank you so much for tuning in to this wonderful experience. Nikos and I could not help but think about the brave men who flew on bombing raids with literally no view…even if they had a view, it would have been dark. The rumbles, the noise, enemy flak, your rear gunner firing as you become aware of fighter aircraft…But we came to think that perhaps the mission kept them focused to think of the possibility of not returning home. It is very easy to be scared or try to imagine and think about what these brave men must have felt and yet, this was just a taxy ride in a non combat environment. I guess ultimately unless you’ve been in combat and focused on your mission and what you have seen could explain why 99% don’t ever talk about it. Many airmen or veterans of any trade that I’ve met, never really went into detail or spoke about it. LEST WE FORGET.
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Very special. Passing my prize to Ted & Nikos was well worth it. To see the joy & elation it brought was just fantastic. Claire Bear, Alex & Courtney too were over the moon. Plus the legendary Lancaster & team at East Kirkby...superb. ❤
❤️ thank you so much Margo, this was so kind of you to do this
That was so kind of you to pass this onto Nikos & Ted! Ride of a lifetime, even if only a taxi ride.
Big kudos to you Margo! That was a great gift to Nikos!
@@Ronaldl2350 it was a pleasure and delight to see the joy it brought. Seeing people happy & smiling, is priceless. Thank you ❤️
Wow Margo, that was so kind of you, and a very symbolic gesture if I may add.
Following Nevilles videos, and now seeing Nikos & Ted in Just Jane, I can't help but think of all the Bomber Boys that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Over 57,000 will be "forever young" צעירים לנצח as we say in Israel. We should honour & cherish their memory, never forget the terrible price to the veterans and their families.
I feel that restoring these original war birds to the highest standards is very fitting to their memory.
Someone should have had a wowometer! Can't say I blame Nikos though. Such a great experience for you both. Thank you so much for thinking of filming it for the TCS, and sharing this unique experience with us. Lest we forget the people who sat in there before
Thanks Ellesee this was a great experience gifted to us by our kind Margo
This video shows how barebones the inside of how "Just Jane" Lancaster is. A solidly built bomber with no frills and a treat for you also to share with us thank you Nikos. We must remember those too.❤❤❤
LEST WE FORGET
A perfect example of "less is more".
Funny how in the midst of battle, we get the most advances in medicine and engineering.
As an Ex-structural maintainer/airframe fitter, I can confirm the Lancaster's airframe looks very well designed & optimized for the design loads. Looks minimalistic and fit for purpose. A work of art.
I don’t think you pair realise how much you deserved that. First of all. Margo you are a special human being. The most generous and kind person I’ve ever come across. Thank you for giving Ted and Nikos that opportunity. You’ve all worked incredibly hard to grow this channel to what it’s become today. And you always make sure the information and the footage you bring us is perfect, respectful, honouring and just incredibly special. Claire Bear your camera work was awesome. Especially with such a short briefing! Being able to watch someone you admire do something you’ve always wanted to do, I’ve realised is more special than doing it yourself. Especially when that person and Bear do so much for the RAF, heads up charity and so much more. You should all be very proud of your achievements. I’m proud to be just a small part of it. And it’s was super special to share this day with you all
Thank you Alex, what a lovely, kind comment. It was a very special day & spending time with you, Courtney & my Ted family was fantastic. I've always strived to help others and keep people happy because life is too short. Think there were tears in all our eyes when Ted & Nikos were in Just Jane. Claire expertly filmed it too. Incredible day, we will never forget. ❤
Yo man! What a super comment. Thank you so much. This comment alone shows what a great community we all are. This is the TCS. And also a great comment about watching others do things for your own enjoyment. Nikos will always let me fly before himself, if there was a choice, he always let me go as he enjoys watching me in his place. Great point
What an incredibly unique and special experience you had last weekend. We’re all so pleased you got to see inside Just Jane and have the taxi ride. It was a unique perspective to ride in the rear section. Margo is an absolute gem for gifting her raffle prize to you and Ted. Seeing this historical plane is a treat each and every year and I have contributed for the last 10 years towards the restoration fund. Fantastic footage and thanks for sharing the inside as I’ve always wondered what it’s like to be in a Lancaster. I bet you’re still on cloud nine after the weekend. The TCS family are all SO proud of you
It was incredible Bex ❤
Oii oiii Bex, it was an incredible 8 days and this just topped it off. Nikos was literally just talking about bomber command and Just Jane. Moments later this happens. Thanks for the kindness of Margo we got to experience a time travel to bomber command in the Lancaster
You are one lucky bear Ted ! Well deserved for you and Nikos ... And I so hope to see Jane flying again one day ❤️
Thanks Dex
That's one very lucky bear!
Thank you
An amazing and well deserved experience. Margo's generosity knows no bounds and she is a credit to the TCS. Who knows, maybe Ted will get a flight in "Just Jane" in the future.
Oii Oii Sie. Thanks man and yeah you just never know
What an amazing honour to be able to go inside and taxi in a Lancaster. Would have thought an emotional experience 🫡
It certainly was Captain A. It is very easy to go back in time and we sure did. Very emotional
What a noise, well deserved Ted & Nikos, hope you enjoyed this amazing experience
Thank you
Fantastic Ted and Nikos getting the chance to ride in Just Jane thanks to Margo wow amazing what a smashing day xxx Well done Nikos, Ted, Kimberley and Margo
Oii oiii Debbie. Such an amazing day
Thank you for sharing this amazing experience & footage with us all - looks like you all had a fantastic time. Well done to the TCS legend that is Margo too - a lovely gesture to gift this experience to you. Love the Lancaster - my absolute favourite plane and I really hope to see Just Jane take to the skies one day alongside the BBMF Lancaster.
Oii Oii Vicky thank you so much. Wow, we cannot wait for that day
Momentous Day, it was fabulous with my Ted family. East Kirkby is a fantastic museum. Astonished with the taxi run win. To see Ted & Nikos go in the majestic iconic Lancaster was emotional. ❤
It sure was emotional, Nikos had just been talking about bomber command and the sacrifices made and then, moments later, we both set foot in the Lancaster thanks to your kindness. Thank you so much Margo ❤️
amazing, and what a sound, love it, such an iconic plane, thanks for sharing this
Thanks Babs
Probably the best value experience day available. From the welcome, ground briefing, aircraft tour, excellent lunch, listening to those engines start, and the taxi ride was superb. I was extremely lucky and was in the cockpit for my actual run. Feels odd to say that it was one of the most enjoyable days I have ever had. You have to respect the thousands that gave their lives in this aircraft and also the team at Just Jane who keep their memory going.
Lovely comment. I hope the generations to come continue to respect and appreciate the Lancaster and other legendary military aircraft. Thank you ❤️
This was an experience we shall never forget
Hundreds of fresh solid rivets, new skin in modern AL2024 Alclad (the alloy wasn't yet invented back in the '40s), the smell of fresh zinc cromate. That Lancaster is looking as good, if not better, than the day she left the factory.
Thank you so much to Neville for many years of documenting the rebuild process (above and beyond a D-check). Your footage has historical significance for future referance to methods and techniques in the 1940s for Lancaster and other period war birds.
Fantastic work by all the techs, airframe, engines, electrics
And of corse a big thank you to Nikos, Claire & our Squadron leader Ted🤟
48 thumping merlin cylinders, ooh yahh.
Ex structural maintainer/airframe - F4-E, F-16, MD500 & others.
Oii Oii Trespire thank you very much
Dang that must have been such a thrill for you & Ted! I was so touched that Margo did that for you.
She is awesome
Wow. That was just incredible. That sound is just so iconic. Imagine having to sit in that roaring noise and heat hour after hour, at the same time as being focussed on the task at hand. Thanks also to Margo for buying lucky Salmon 339 (had to be Salmon, of course). What a generous soul to gift the winning ticket to Nikos and Ted. The last time you were all at East KIrkby I thought, wouldn't it be great if Nikos was able to take a taxi ride in Just Jane. Well it just goes to prove that dreams do come true, even if that dream is for someone else. Onwards and upwards, Ted.
An amazing act of kindness to give Nikos and I an amazing opportunity to be on board a Lancaster for a taxy run. Amazing
What an absolute amazing experience, this is on my bucket list to experience this in This fabulous Warbird ❤
So well deserved ❤❤
Thank you
Wow indeed, it took me back to my taxi run 3yrs ago gave me goose bumps , was lucky enough to be in the nose , sites sounds smell all just amazing, could here Liz in the background fantastic lady very knowledgeable, It just an amazing thing to do ....
Oii oiii Kev. It was an amazing experience. Glad you got to experience this too
Margo what a lovely thing to do!! Thanks for sharing! Love the sound of those 4 Merlins!!
48 cylinder a'thumping. A mechanical syphony of freedom.
Go Ted and Nikos!!! What an amazing opportunity!!! Good work Margo on pulling the right Salmon ticket! You are lovely!!
She is awesome. What an experience
So fantastic to see where my grandad was positioned on the missions he flew towards the end of the war as a tailgunner, Sadly he never ever spoke about the war and what he did but wow thank you Nikos for showing where he was and what he must of seen.
Not many ever talk about their experiences, even today’s heroes keep this closed when they have experienced combat.
Margo, you're a total star! Btw...lol... "You can come out whenever you're ready Nikos", I bet he was only being polite ;) As for Jane, let's all hope she gets her wings in the next couple of years, she's beautiful and deserves to fly.
Oii Oii Jonathan thank you. This was an incredible experience
That must of been so amazing. That sound and everything. Thanks for sharing Ted and Nikos
It was an amazing experience
Was so so privileged to have a taxi run in her a couple of years ago BRILLIANT 👌😎
An wonderful privilege indeed
It's another great video. Love the sound of those engines
Amazing such a great experience
Thanks Dave
WHAT A SOUND !!!! I was going to say noise but it is more than just a noise.
Wow, what an experience & privilege to be able to share that with us. Thank you to all
Oii oiii Julie it was amazing
What a fantastic experience! Wonderful to see.
Was a wonderful experience thanks to Margo
I did the taxi ride last year I had a VIP day with just Jane and I got to stand behind the pilot great time just waiting for JJ to fly the Lincolnshire skys 😊
Amazing experience, I will be doing next year for part of my 60th birthday celebrations, can't wait 😊😊
Enjoy it
I'm lucky enough to of done the taxi ride on just jane, amazing experience
excellent job Margo...................and I feel ill if I have to travel backwards in a taxi- can't imagine flying to the Rhine land .....in the dark ! The height of that flight deck off the ground !
Thanks Steve and Geoff
Wowzers what a great experience that must of been
It was and very moving too
BRILLIANT
Me and the family have been there and i have got to say that it is totally worth it
Absolutely
We love a Avro Lancaster especially when its crewed by our Squadron Leader and our deserving presenter. Perfect trip for those who are deserving of the privilege. Nice
Oiii oiii Dan. Thanks man, this was a very special day
looks like nikos n ted had loads of fun what a beutful aircraft she is
Awesome
Incredible! (Bit jealous haha!)
Well done ted your a pilot. forgot wheres your wings.
Ted,s stunt double . No beret 🤣
It is not permitted board aircraft or fly with your beret on.
Oii,Oii Ted`s list of a/c types must be climbing now!! Awesome video and donated prize! Shout out to Neville Wheeldon who make a weekly update of the hanger progress of the restoration. And remember folks, Like Comment and subscribe to both channels
Thanks David
any tour today of such an historical aircraft that was in service during some of the most hellish days recorded in modern history, that is: during the Great Molotov-Ribbentrop War - would be quite a humbling experience by anyone ✌🌐🔛
oh yeah
Well deserved, glad you all had a lovely time ❤ OOH YEAH
That sound of them Merlins is music 🎶 to your ears..
Thanks Ian
wow Ted dont knom how you do it your in charge a gain.
Magnificent ❤
Thank you
❤this is beautiful ted and nikos ❤lest we forget ❤ ❤
Oii Oii Sally
Just the best sight to see. Lancaster is without doubt, top of my bucket list..
Always evaded me. However at least I get to witness this today. Very cool. A day filled with someone else sacrificing their prize to give Ted and Nikos the pleasure. Ive met, so many kind and giving people on this channel. Whether its sharing knowledge, sharing pictures, experiences or giving your raffle ticket prize to somebody else. Undoubtedly a Selfess act. ❤ Apt that it should be such a generous member we all know. You know who you are. Thoroughly deserved Nikos and Ted. I hope you smile everytime you see the Lancaster. An update on the flight log is in order! A new heading is required? Our Presenter Nikos and his flights. May this be one of many.
Oii Oii Dan thank you very much. It was so unexpected and awesome kindness
Great video, nice to catch up with you and the crew on monday
Oii oiii great to see you again man
stunning
Ho lucky man it would’ve been nice to have lift off but what a buzz it must to have been.an congrats to you and ted for getting 50.3k subs. the only way is up for you guys hopefully I’ll bump into you an ted for a oii oii or a ooooorrrr ha ha shiver down the back bone moment .and thanks for some awesome moments cheers
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Oii Oii Patrick. It was an honour to experience this thanks for Margo
Another great video, and another entry for the Log Book.. You are one very lucky bear.