East kirkby - part 2

Just jane heading out to the field for high speed taxy runs

She looks good in the sun

This is the Lanc that  i have a booked ride on in October

Thrilling the passengers on board as she 'bounces' her way down the field

Just for a moment, you could be transported back...

The crowds are thrilled!

She is so close to everyone when she taxys

Back on to the pan after her run

The noise increases...as the four merlins are still working hard

Great nose art work

Once back, the pilot halts her, puts on the brakes then revs the engines up to FULL POWER!

Jo and Ollie enjoying the picnic and pondering over Ollies invention of frozen coke!

Where ever there is a tree to climb and a boy to climb it...

A P-51 Mustang arrived to give a 15 minute flying display

Rolling...

..and wheeling around the sky

The pilot certainly has a roomy cockpit affording good visibility!

After the display it landed right next to us..

and Ollie enjoyed some close up views

East Kirkby and the Bank holiday

What a joy to have Ollie stay for five days!  Even better when on Sunday the Red Arrows flew over our house in formation about 300ft as a salute!!  A bus weekend was enjoyed by all added to with the visit of Derek and his family...

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil...

Kids...sticks....puddles....

Ollie on point as we enjoy a stroll through Temple wood
Alfie at the rear...showing his rear!

Ollie and the girls and their 'sticks'

Up the gantry Ollie rushes...to see 'Just Jane'

Ollie getting a birds eye view of the cockpit of a Lancaster!

Looking back from the cockpit down the fuselage

It's higher than you think!

Ollie watching a recreation of the Control Tower activities..

Is that....Nigger..!

Ollie and Jo relaxing on the apron with Just Jane in the background

Ollie took this photo!

Re-enactors adding to the spirit of the event

The pilot checking we are ready for the taxy run

more re-enactors

All four Merlin engines fired up...she's ready to roll

Haworth 1940s weekend - part 2

The KWVR bought in many of the visitors - including Mr Bean esq!  (right of the engine)

Haworth Home Guard - including Cprl Jones from Dads Army!

Something has amused them

Leading the parade down the main street - members of the 82nd Airborne led by a 1940s constable

Yours truly and another ..ahem..Limey Floosie (soz Lisa!)

Andy and Lisa enjoying their first 'participating' Haworth event

More locals

The Police arresting a 'Spiv' for selling contraband!

Taking a break

Yet another Limey Floosie
"Is that a gun in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me!"

Enjoying a break and watching the world go by

A right motley crew!

Haworth 1940s weekend - part 1

What a great weekend in Haworth!

Good weather, great crowds, met with friends, great beer (esp on the Saturday) good fun!

Most of us dressed up, I was again representing the 101st Airborne and Jo, Andy, Lisa Sharon and Chloe were all in 1940s civilian dress.  Also met Mark, fellow 101st Airborne and Sandy who was also civilian.

Here we go..

'Rolling with the Airborne'

My new mate!  James Lewis from 'Bargain Hunt' and 'Put your money where your mouth is'
They were filming in Haworth and asked me to be in the background

You meet all sorts at these do's - notice strange starey man stage right!

Some of the natives...1940's style

Trimmed up and busy!

Me and my Limey Floosie

Refreshments at Haworth Cricket club - away from the crowds!

Andy the Civilian

The Northwest 101st Airborne Division on guard

Nothing to do with me!

Eisenhower gives his speech in front of a watching Churchill

And they followed the band...