WARBIRDS AT LAKENHEATH EXTREMELY RARE P-51 MUSTANG & SPITFIRES THREE-SHIP FORMATION FLYPAST
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- This is either a first or an extremely rare sight at RAF Lakenheath; a three-ship formation consisting of a P-51 Mustang, Spitfire FR XIV & Spitfire Mk. Vc. The three warbirds carried out a flypast before running into a "missing man" formation. The remaining two Spitfires went into a break to land along with the P-51 Mustang.
The three aircraft with callsign "Warbird" belong to Ultimate Warbird Flights who not only participate in displays but also offer flight experiences in their superb range of heritage aircraft, including a Hispano Buchon (ME109)!
The P-51D Mustang powered by a Packard Merlin V-1650-7, decorated as "Jersey Jerk" 44-15152 in honour of Major Donald Strait who was assigned to the 361st Fighter Squadron, 356th Fighter Group, 8th USAAF during WW2. Strait flew 122 missions with 13.5 kills, 10.5 of those with the P-51. He was a top Ace of the 356th FG and decorated 9 times. He has an honour of being in the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame.
The Spitfire with the clipped wings and white stripes is MV293, a Supermarine Spitfire FR XIV. She was built at the end of 1944 at Keevil and put into storage by the RAF until early 1945. She was sent from RAF Lynham to India. Service details have been lost sadly but she was recovered back to England in the early 70s. Restoration was completed in 1992 and has been gracefully operational ever since.
Lastly, EE602, a Spitfire MK Vc built on 11th September 1942 by Westland in Yeovil, Somerset under contract number B124305/40 was built with a universal ‘C’ wing configuration which allowed the aircraft to be fitted with either 8 machine guns, 4x 20mm canons or a mix of 4x .303 machine guns and two 20mm canons.
Fitted with a Rolls Royce Merlin 46 engine. This produced 1,415 bhp at 3,000 rpm and +16 ib/sq. in. boost at 14.000 ft. But that's not all that is impressive. EE602 completed over 100 Missions including escorting the Flying Fortress ‘Memphis Belle’ back to the English coast after her now famous 25th Mission with 129 sqdn, until she was damaged in a taxying incident and taken off charge.
She started her operational service with 66 Squadron and fought in the Battle of Britain. She also served with 129 squadron and finally 453 (Australian) Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force.
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What a surprise treat this was. The old gems, gracing the sky with their presence. Tugged at the heart strings. A great capture, thank you Ted & Nikos for your determination to bring these streams & videos for everyone to enjoy. Very special.
Oii Oii Margo This was such an amazing phenomenal sight and the sounds were amazing
We were both lucky to catch them
It’s a rare sight happens once a year or so. Several private warbird operators have landed at Lakenheath as part of on base events. Thanks for posting this.
RR Merlins & Griffon together what a beautiful sound,great footage,i last watched a Spitfire & Mustang at Lakenheath at the 1992 airshow
Nice! Majestic warbirds, great capture
Thank you
Just love them & to see together like that, what a treat. Thanks for sharing.🛩🛩🛩🫶
My father worked on these aircraft during WW2.
I am so proud of what he did back then.!!❤
Glorious sight anywhere 😍 but here, at Lakenheath, in the sun? Well a majestic sight. All 3 with wonderful liveries. Then the missing man tribute. Fitting then for the Rememberance of the fallen of WW2, who gave their lives in their endeavours to gift us our freedom. An honour too watch. Great to have this on your C.V. , Lakenheath. Grateful that 3 were flown here for us. Tinged with sadness, spinkled with joy. ❤ No Words ❤ great that 👍
Oiii oiii Dan
This was just so special to watch. Thanks Ted and Nikos.
Oii oiii how special was this
Gets rarer every year! I imagine a Luftwaffe pilot's hair stood on end a bit when he heard those Merlins coming!
Nothing better than that vintage warbird sound! It’s why I got my first motorcycle! Amazing sighting! 😍 Maybe that was Maverick himself in that Mustang!
Oii Oii Eric 🤙🏼
That was a special moment to see them, thank you for being there to bring it to us ❤🫡
It was such a rare sight. Imagine if Nikos was just talking about history here…
If sending Nikos and Ted every week isn’t spoiling the Americans enough we spoiled them even more with these beauties
Love it. Nicely said Kyle
Beautiful... Nuffield said!!!!!
So glad you've clipped this for everyone ❤
I was lurking on the stream but had no volume at this stage because of an online meeting ... So I was having to contain my excitement & couldn't ramp up the volume like I wanted.
What a sound!❤ Gotta love the piston warbirds 😍
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A phenomenal sight with a timeless sound
AAHHHH !!!
The SWEET SOUND of MERLINS ! Be careful of ALL DEM BOYDS , they can't be replaced . HISTORY in FLIGHT ! 👍🇬🇧👌🇺🇸🔱🇻🇮🇨🇦
WOW to see them around brings history back but it's lovely to see the older warplanes out and about. Ty for sharing this clip. 🥰😊👏
Amazing sounding aircraft ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Proper aircraft!! ❤❤❤
That was a treat, tnx big guy!!
oy oy savaloy that was a treat for everyone who understands the freedom we have is given to us by the dedication of those who serve to defend us...... RIP Schlongy
Well dond Ted & Nikos. What a glorious sight & sound
Oii Oii Colin
Ooooh yeah!
beautiful ....
LH F-35’s are appearing at Sywell with the P51 D Jersey Jerk. Might explain the visit.
This. Was. Awesome!
Spitfire V, Spitfire XIV and P-51D.
Spitfire, mustang & a hurricane.....nice
P51 Mustang and two Spitfires.
Oii Oii Leanne. It was 2 Spitfires and one P-51 for your info 🤙🏼
Is this pair that flew at Cosford if so they gave it the beans there😂😂👍🇬🇧
Negative
Sorry that was Nuff said.
I live in Kent see spitfire every day passenger pay to go from biginhill × Headcorn they fly to white cliffs of dover weather permitting thank
Ted Nikos
Brilliant , watching back.
Oii Oii Sylvia thank you
Oii Oii
Just hearing 3 Merlin's on song fantastic good work Ted Coningsby 🙏🫶🤝
2 Merlins 1 Griffon
@@andrewwaller5913 keep me right the Merlin gets planted in your brain the Griffon is a first 🥇 class engine as well 🤝🙏😍
Oohh yeah