| 8th January | Happy Lancaster New Year! | 2013 |
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Now with Christmas,the New Year and 12th night behind us it is time to look forward to the challenges of 2013! For us the highlight of the news was the fact that the Panton brothers are now full steam ahead to get their Lancaster 'Just Jane' back in the air. A picture of the smiling farmers with four gleaming reconditioned Merlin engines behind them purchased at a cost of £130,000 each ($210,000), indicates they are very serious in their aim. We wish them luck in their endeavours and we will be monitoring their progress with interest. The anticipation of having two Lancs flying together over the Lincolnshire countryside is a wonderful thought! Talking of Lancaster, with the 70th anniversary of 617 Squadron Dams Raid falling on 15/16th May 2013, many events will be taking place to commemorate the occasion. To this end the BBMF's Lancaster carries new artwork, the name Thumper Mark III and the code DV385 to match the identity of one of the Lancasters posted to 617 in November 1943 to replace those lost on both the Dams' Raid and the disastrous September attack on the Dortmund Ems Canal. Keep an eye on your local press to see what is going on in your area. Here at Oldnautibits HQ we are looking forward to the challenges of the New Year. We hope the rains will stop and we can enjoy a real summer here in the UK. Wherever you are located, may 2013 be a good one for you. |
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