Ex Lancaster & Dakota Captain & QFI All views are my own.
BBMF, RAF Coningsby
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Roger Nichols retweeted
An absolute honour, as ever. Flying over my very favourite place in London with incredible views of the capital as a lovely bonus.
On Sunday, our Lancaster flew over London and the Bomber Command Memorial during the annual Bomber Command Memorial Service, as veterans and current serving personnel gathered to remember those who lost their lives during the Second World War.
#LestWeForget
Roger Nichols retweeted
Many congratulations to @SarahLouMiller on the release of her second book, The Lancaster Story. I think that many of my followers would be very interested in reading it!
It’s TODAAAAAY! My second book, ‘The Lancaster Story’, is officially released! Thank you to everyone who has sent pictures of it popping up in bookshops! And huge thanks to everyone who made it happen - especially to @Seb_Lanc99 for the beautiful foreword!
Roger Nichols retweeted
As the 2024 season approaches, I thought it may interest some to get an insight into how we operate our wonderful aircraft.
🎙In our latest podcast episode, we're joined by @BBMF_Sugden and @Seb_Lanc99 from the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (@RAFBBMF) to talk about what representing the RAF's historical unit involves and how they fly and display their aircraft!
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ALT UK Airshow Review podcast Episode 72 banner, saying Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Sqn Ldr Mark Sugden, OC BBMF and Flt Lt Seb Davey, Bomber Leader
Roger Nichols retweeted
Such sad news to hear of John’s passing.
A true gentleman, dear friend of BBMF, and a genuine legend of Bomber Command.
Wg Cdr John Bell MBE DFC LdH you will be sorely missed sir.
Roger Nichols retweeted
19 Years since we lost my dearest friend Steady, and all on board Hilton 22
Remembered every day.
Back having fun with the Mozzie #HJ711 #SpiritofVal
And listening to Tony Agar telling his story of restoring her.
Altogether a great day! – at East Kirkby, England
Roger Nichols retweeted
Remembering Jon - proud, warm, caring and full of hope
I’m proud of everything @joneggingtrust has achieved for young people who are struggling in collaboration with our partners, @RoyalAirForce, STEM organisations and space sector
Thanks for your continued, incredible support
Roger Nichols retweeted
The first time this lot went up I passed comment that @RAFBBMF had emptied the toybox and it kinda stuck. So here I present to you the Toybox (tm) aka Trenchard formation! Looks epic whatever it’s called
Roger Nichols retweeted
Probably My favourite Lancaster shot Ever!
A Sunkissed Lancaster PA474 of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Returns to Royal Air Force Coningsby at Sunset after a flight to mark the 80th anniversary of the Dambusters raid. 😍 – at Boston, England
Roger Nichols retweeted
A real privilege to be guest of honour at the dinner to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Dams Raid at the @PetwoodHotel
Brilliant support from @RAFMusic and obviously, a superb flypast from the @RAFBBMF Lancaster crew.
And … a beautiful evening to boot.
1/3
Roger Nichols retweeted
As you enjoy your dinner tonight, as you look at your family, think back 80 years when 133 young men took to the skies.
53 #Dambusters were killed this night. & 3 PoW.
Only 48 of that 133 would survive WW2.
The sacrifice of Bomber Command across the war is unrivalled.
RIP gents.
ALT A painting of a Lancaster bomber against a setting sun
Roger Nichols retweeted
80 years ago tonight, 19 Lancaster Bombers, with 133 crew, took off from RAF Scampton to undertake one of the most famous raids in the history of the Royal Air Force.
8 of those aircraft did not return. 53 crew were killed. 3 were taken prisoner.
Lest We Forget.
The Dambusters
Roger Nichols retweeted
Remember to set an alarm for 21:28 hrs tomorrow evening ✈️ 16 May 2023
Listen to the birdsong beforehand
Light a candle.
‘Lie in the dark and listen ‘
Roger Nichols retweeted
You know spring is on the way when reflections of Lancasters can be seen at East Kirkby again! Soon the reverberations of Merlins will be bouncing off our chests once more.
Roger Nichols retweeted
The air-to-air photography in LANCASTER is extraordinary. We were privileged indeed to have John Dibbs as our director & producer of aerial photography. Huge thanks to John & his team.
To celebrate his work, here's another still of our Lancaster. Image copyright: John Dibbs.
Roger Nichols retweeted
Just had the enormous privilege of attending the “Lancaster” movie premiere @CurzonMayfair
Top Gun 2 is good - Lancaster is better.
Best bit of the evening- the standing ovation for the Bomber Command veterans in attendance youtu.be/pQE-lV22sTA