BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT (BBMF) DEPARTURE RAF CONINGSBY • LANCASTER, SPITFIRE & HURRICANE

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  • @Blox363
    @Blox363 Рік тому +5

    Please help Ted Coningsby & the RAF Typhoon Display Team charity fundraiser: www.justgiving.com/page/brighty-ted-typhoon-flight Thank you all who have donated already!

  • @richardbrown3434
    @richardbrown3434 Рік тому +29

    For as far back as I can remember, watching planes at airshows/fly pasts etc the BBMF has been a constant reminder of the sacrifices young men made during WW2. Without their sacrifices the world would probably have been a very different place. They paved the way and inspired so many young men and young women to now achieve their dreams of being pilots or one of the countless other careers in our amazing RAF. We owe them so much and we should never forget. Thank you Nikos for excellent coverage of the BBMF whenever you get the chance 🇬🇧👌🏻❤️

    • @emmaBr9553
      @emmaBr9553 Рік тому +4

      I completely agree, they very much remind me of the huge sacrifices made, they are very emotional to watch and just incredible.

    • @ashpollen65
      @ashpollen65 Рік тому +4

      Huge sacrifices for the freedoms we are giving away..... What a waste of lives!!

    • @gazza2933
      @gazza2933 Рік тому +4

      ​@@ashpollen65
      Friend. It is up to us to ensure that their lives were not wasted.

    • @gazza2933
      @gazza2933 Рік тому +3

      ​@@emmaBr9553
      I'm fine until they form up for a flyby. When that happens, well, for me it just says it all.

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +5

      Richard thank you so much for this. Nikos will tell you that it is not easy to film these important aircraft. It is not because they are loud and pull 9G’s… it is nothing like that at all. The viewfinder on the camera begins to blur, the movement is harsh on the camera … this is because we are proud and understand what these aircraft mean. When you hear the numbers of the total loss, when you hear the average age of death of the crew, when you hear so many never returned… each purr of those engines is a constant reminder of this. But, let us end this on a proud high. The work involved to maintain these historic aircraft is phenomenal. The honour of a pilot to fly these is got to be out of this world. The runway that they depart from was from a runway that those that lost their lives … they can look down at us on the runway and say… they never forgot us …

  • @suepalin9202
    @suepalin9202 Рік тому +6

    Wonderful and so stirring. Remembering, in particular, Lancaster JB701, EA G for George, 49 Sqn, RAF Fiskerton. The crew were KIA on 29th July 1944. Per Ardua ad Astra. Thanks so much, Nikos and Ted.

  • @larkop6504
    @larkop6504 Рік тому +4

    Very nostalgic hearing the Merlin's purring, the hairs on your neck stand when you think of the sacrifices made by so many young men. Lest we forget. Never forget a spitfire buzzing between the trees adjacent to BBMF.

  • @petergregson9167
    @petergregson9167 Рік тому +3

    As an A Mech P in 1970 based at RAF Waddington I was 1 of a team in 5 Hangar who helped restore PA474 back to flying in 1973 I was chosen as the fly away mech and flew in the WOps seat. In May 73, I was posted to 4S of TT for my 'fitters course. When I returned in Nov 73 PA474 had moved to RAF Coltishall Norfolk. My last task was to go there with my Flt Sgt Eric Gledhill to deliver the last of the spare parts l spare parts left at Waddo! Great times with a super team of volunteers, seeing her still makes me emotional.

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +2

      Wow thanks Peter. Thanks for sharing this and thank you for serving our county

  • @jonminter7977
    @jonminter7977 Рік тому +7

    That is our country's history,valour and sacrifice encapsulated in 3 aircraft. May they fly for as long as possible to remind our future generations of the lessons of history

  • @sallycullum6034
    @sallycullum6034 Рік тому +2

    I had bbmf flying over my garden on Thursday and Friday it was beautiful to see them ❤ because they were flying in clacton airshow they were based at Southend airport ❤🎉

  • @margobaxter8344
    @margobaxter8344 Рік тому +8

    They are gems. Iconic & legendary. Fantastic. Super capturing this Ted sir. Thank you

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much Margo. Such a lovely sight to remind us that we are here because of the airman that made that ultimate brave sacrifice ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jonminter7977
    @jonminter7977 Рік тому +4

    I remember as a young child about 4 or 5 years old my dad taking me outside our house to watch the Lancaster do a flypast at the Colchester Military Tattoo. He told me this is a very important aeroplane and I should learn about it one day. I really hope that today someone's father is telling their son the same thing

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +2

      That is perfect. What an example and he is so right. We should never forget the importance of these aircraft. Legend
      Thanks for sharing this Jon
      LEST WE FORGET

  • @crazyaboutmagazines
    @crazyaboutmagazines Рік тому +7

    Brings a tear to my eye every time I see/hear the Lancaster. And this year for personal reasons. Mum passed a few months ago, and I will always remember her telling me (as she lived through the war, not far from here), hearing the almighty drone as the Lancs left laden with bombs, and the different in engine noise as those (fortunate enough) returned home in the early hours of the morning. Lest We Forget. xx

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +5

      Hi Jackie… Nikos will tell you it is not easy to video these aircraft, because of the blurry screen… not from out of focus …
      LEST WE FORGET

    • @dianarolph1770
      @dianarolph1770 Рік тому +2

      So sorry for the loss of your Mum. My Mum’s house was destroyed in the war- luckily no family in it at the time - so many memories are stirred up

    • @crazyaboutmagazines
      @crazyaboutmagazines Рік тому

      Thanks!@@dianarolph1770

  • @annieg5487
    @annieg5487 Рік тому +4

    Marvelous ❤❤ I remember 2014 when Vera was over here and there were 2 Lancs flying around us during practising, finger x Just Jane will eventually fly.

  • @lightningbolt1987
    @lightningbolt1987 Рік тому +8

    The Lancaster Creates An Unforgettable and Melodic Harmony When It Is Taking Off, Just Listening to those 4 merlins slowly glide past you creates a beautiful tune, a tune of Victory .

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +2

      LEST WE FORGET

    • @richtaylor2129
      @richtaylor2129 Рік тому +1

      I couldn't agree more!! The harmonious sound of her 4 Merlins is awesome!!

  • @robinharrison3907
    @robinharrison3907 Рік тому +2

    FANTASTIC SIGHT ❤️❤️FANTASTIC SOUNDS ❤️❤️AMAZING VIDEO 👍👍

  • @DanielWalker67
    @DanielWalker67 Рік тому +3

    Nikos perfect shot perfect positioning as ever. My congratulations to another brilliant sight for us all to cast our eyes on

  • @Echho1
    @Echho1 Рік тому +4

    Just beautiful. Flying time machines, allowing us to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of their generation. Excellent footage! I love warbirds! 🫡

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much. It reminds us of why we are here … amazing and Nikos will tell you it is not easy filming these. For a man that is so enthusiastic, the emotion is just too powerful and his screen on his camera very very blurry 🤙🏼 Respect to every personnel who maintains our warbirds from around the world

  • @tigerdragon6484
    @tigerdragon6484 Рік тому +2

    Obviously love the Lancaster. Those engines sound amazing.

  • @DanielWalker67
    @DanielWalker67 Рік тому +2

    10:45 The mighty duo. Just Stunning! Nothing more needs to be said!

  • @kirstenelder
    @kirstenelder Рік тому +3

    Just had to use the new emojis. What a fantastic sight , and site you and Ted are amazing

  • @moreheff
    @moreheff Рік тому

    I never tire of watching these beautiful old aircraft. It also acts as a reminder of what the young men who flew them went through and gave to keep their home and country free and safe. Also one of the reasons I do Poppy collecting every year. Stunning close up shots as they taxi'd past. Thanks Nikos and Ted.

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much for you lovely comments.
      LEST WE FORGET

  • @livingthedream4756
    @livingthedream4756 Рік тому +4

    Simply wonderful.❤

  • @daveysurt8803
    @daveysurt8803 Рік тому +2

    Simply beautiful, such grace, and those Merlin’s talking

  • @gazza2933
    @gazza2933 Рік тому +2

    This is different Team.
    Usually a runway backtrack and not as a flight.
    Definitely one for the archives.
    Well done!

  • @dougiepenman4116
    @dougiepenman4116 Рік тому +2

    Love the sound of those engines from those amazing aircraft

  • @Miccy-nw6ho
    @Miccy-nw6ho Рік тому +1

    Beautiful. Stunningly stunningly beautiful. Thank you Nikos.

  • @clivep500
    @clivep500 Рік тому +1

    Cracking video. One of the best of a BBMF takeoff.

  • @AvroAl
    @AvroAl Рік тому +6

    Absolutely brilliant, what a group of aircraft and an amazing flying tribute, lest we forget. Thank you for sharing

  • @alanhindmarch4483
    @alanhindmarch4483 Рік тому +1

    Watching this video made the hairs on my arms stand up and gave me goosebumps. To see this magnificent aircraft is beyond words and the sound of the RR Merlin Engines is a sound of its own.

  • @daviddarrall9384
    @daviddarrall9384 Рік тому +3

    I was 2 in 1945 and they were still building Lancs at Metro Cammel, Elmdon near our home!

  • @BRUNO1974
    @BRUNO1974 Рік тому +1

    That was Amazing they are so beautiful war planes can’t get enough of them ❤ from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +2

      Thank you very much Alan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @Vonnie1905
    @Vonnie1905 Рік тому

    My husband and I had the pleasure of seeing the Lancaster fly for the first time earlier this summer, and remember feeling very emotional, thank you Nikos and Ted for what you do and bringing these special moments to those who can’t get to due to work 😁❤️

  • @laurin4405
    @laurin4405 Рік тому +1

    What a Blessing to be able to watch these Magnificent machines on a regular basis
    3:47 I always like it when the Pilots take a second to Wave to those watching👋
    4:55 is just a reminder to The TCS Community why it is better to have a Photographer behind the Lens instead of just some gob with an I-phone. Not a remarkable shot in and of itself, just a Plane waiting on the Taxiway. But, THE subject of the shot Centered in Frame. Thanks for sharing your Craft and Art with us Nikos

  • @daviddarrall9384
    @daviddarrall9384 Рік тому +2

    What a noise! Lovely!

  • @AllanRutherford-c6u
    @AllanRutherford-c6u Рік тому

    Brilliant stream of wonderful aircraft. Thank you Nikos and Ted 🙂✈❤

  • @jamesmcneil6332
    @jamesmcneil6332 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Ted, that was magic.

  • @dianarolph1770
    @dianarolph1770 Рік тому

    It was so moving to watch the BBMF take off. Thanks Nikos & Ted

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Diana. It is not easy not to be moved by these wonderful aircraft.
      LEST WE FORGET

  • @MichaelPrice-Jones
    @MichaelPrice-Jones Рік тому +2

    Magnificent sights and sounds. Well done Nikos.

  • @emmaBr9553
    @emmaBr9553 Рік тому +2

    Wow! Absolutely amazing. I love the sound they make

  • @wesdowner5636
    @wesdowner5636 Рік тому +2

    Didn't the P-40 fight in the Battle of Britain, too? Awesome footage. no Spitfire icon?

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +3

      You are right ‘Tomahawk’. Just need one donated to the BBMF

    • @wesdowner5636
      @wesdowner5636 Рік тому +1

      @@TedConingsby Sorry, I don't have one handy. But the Collings Foundation had their FAA permit suspended a few years ago because of a B-17 crash, they might have one or know of somebody who does...

  • @nickward4963
    @nickward4963 Рік тому +4

    This one's for ground crew drew keeping these gorgeous old birds flying 😍

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +2

      Oiii Oii Nick that’s so awesome of you to say. Respect to the Ground Crew and of course GC DREW 🤙🏼

  • @DanielWalker67
    @DanielWalker67 Рік тому +2

    0:57 Glorious sight. What is not too love? 3 Real deal WW2 Birds . Ah.. all is goog..

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +3

      Exactly that. Actual WW2 aircraft not replicas my brother

    • @DanielWalker67
      @DanielWalker67 Рік тому +1

      @TedConingsby 3 of the most important aircraft ever. Today's beasts of the sky are products, evolution from those early concepts. Agility abound. Gulp in my throat everytime I watch them, how weird?

  • @jonminter7977
    @jonminter7977 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Nikos

  • @Fenners82
    @Fenners82 Рік тому +1

    Just saw her fly over Lilleshall what a sight and noise..

  • @BRUNO1974
    @BRUNO1974 Рік тому +2

    Watching this really brings a tear to my eye so much history and Beauty involved ❤❤ from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Alan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @richtaylor2129
    @richtaylor2129 Рік тому +2

    Love the sound of her 4 Merlins!!! I believe she is having some work done at the end of the flying season.
    I also believe Spitfire AB910 is having a major service/maintenance done at the end of the season too

  • @nicholasgoldstonegh4643
    @nicholasgoldstonegh4643 Рік тому

    Evening Ted, Nikkos and Claire Bear......
    Gorgeous footage as you do TCC.....
    See you folks at Bournemouth......
    I shall be accompanied by "Dow.Esk. Miś" as as ever 👍😎👍..
    Sees Yous soon....

  • @darrenparsons1988
    @darrenparsons1988 Рік тому

    Simply stunning 100%

  • @timfirkins5033
    @timfirkins5033 Рік тому +1

    These planes are just pure class we must make the most of them, I was lucky enough to see and go on Concorde and it's so disappointing that it's now only a story, give it a few years the same will be for these

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +2

      Tim they are a flying memorial and pure class.

  • @lordpom9700
    @lordpom9700 Рік тому +2

    Any of you been to the Boscome down aviation collection? Phenomenal place

    • @gazza2933
      @gazza2933 Рік тому +2

      No but thanks for that. 👍

  • @clear-vision
    @clear-vision Рік тому +1

    Fabulous!

  • @drivingthefrontier
    @drivingthefrontier Рік тому +1

    Great video, goes without saying. We had them o er Dakota Park recently

  • @craigpimlott204
    @craigpimlott204 Рік тому

    That there is a reminder that “freedom is not free” it costs lives and blood to achieve ,that is why we should never forget their sacrifices for our freedom ..

  • @chazgisby8876
    @chazgisby8876 Рік тому +1

    Great camera work.

  • @michaelbaines1525
    @michaelbaines1525 Рік тому

    The Lancaster circled low around my village in Derbyshire that afternoon. And me with no camera handy! Damn!

  • @AlsTrainspottingHD
    @AlsTrainspottingHD Рік тому

    Great Video I saw these at the Clacton on Sea Airshow it is such an amazing experience to be able to see these iconic aircraft fly today. I have heard that Just Jane is being restored into Airworthy Condition

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +2

      Oii oiii thank you and hope you enjoyed Clacton Airshow. Yes, that is the future for Just Jane but could take up to 10 years for this to happen.

  • @kevdavies3445
    @kevdavies3445 Рік тому +2

    congrats to hm in the all who keep them in the air

  • @Grifter2023
    @Grifter2023 8 місяців тому

    Canopy open on takeoff, fantastic! Piston engines roaring. Very impressive still. 😊

  • @namer6643
    @namer6643 Рік тому +4

    Just hold on, in four years Just Jane, currently being rebuilt in Lincolnshire, will join BBMF and Vera as the third Lancaster in airworthy conditions. 😍😎😃

  • @ILSRWY4
    @ILSRWY4 Рік тому +1

    Lancaster is a nice bomber, but my favorite British bomber is the Halifax with the Hurcules engines.

  • @mothmagic1
    @mothmagic1 Рік тому +1

    At the going down of the sun and in the morning We Will Remember Them

  • @kirstenelder
    @kirstenelder Рік тому +3

    Bliss

  • @chunder27
    @chunder27 Рік тому

    The men that flew in these were some of the bravest of the war, basically a flying target for hours a day, thankfully thay are now rightly recognised. They helped win the war too!!

  • @doctorsocrates4413
    @doctorsocrates4413 Рік тому

    I live in lincolnshire and i always know when the lanc is in the sky..No other sound like it anywhere....lest we forget.x

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +2

      There is no other sound like it
      LEST WE FORGET

  • @jimradigan5282
    @jimradigan5282 Рік тому

    I'd love to have a ride in the Lancaster sitting in the top gunners seat that would be so cool

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +2

      You can at East Kirkby, Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. NX611 has regular taxy runs and you can book a ride.

  • @paulshirley6383
    @paulshirley6383 Рік тому +2

    BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT (BBMF) DEPARTURE RAF CONINGSBY • LANCASTER, SPITFIRE & HURRICANE Ted Coningsby love louis shirley

  • @nickboden5866
    @nickboden5866 6 місяців тому

    So very poignant ❤

  • @themightyblade
    @themightyblade 5 місяців тому

    Get well soon spitfire

  • @kirstenelder
    @kirstenelder Рік тому +2

  • @BRUNO1974
    @BRUNO1974 Рік тому +1

    Does the UK have any Bombers now like the American B/52 or like that??

    • @TedConingsby
      @TedConingsby  Рік тому +1

      Typhoon and F35 are both multi role

    • @BRUNO1974
      @BRUNO1974 Рік тому +1

      @@TedConingsby thank you Ted I appreciate it did not know that Alan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @DanielWalker67
    @DanielWalker67 Рік тому +1

  • @k.b.o.7514
    @k.b.o.7514 Рік тому

    Even the cock pheasant sounds pleased @ 11:00 minute mark...