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peter
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Hello Guys have a look at the following site for todays photos of her lift off and final touchdown!

http://imageevent.com/gmockrcpilot/lancasterfm212/liftoff

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Hi Peter,

Thanks for keeping us all up to date!

I'm glad to see her sitting on the ground.

Mission complete!

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Awesome photos. What is the plan from here?

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Matt Sharkey wrote:
Awesome photos. What is the plan from here?


Fit 4 new Merlins, hand some RATO packs under her and off she goes!

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Hi Peter,

Excellent photo's of the Lanc "airborne". And a perfect 3 point landing also. Now, I have what may seem like a real dumb question. But, where is this Lancaster located and what are the long term plans for the old girl ?? Dare I ask if the word airworthy is in her future ? Or is she destined for indoor restoration and static display ?

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Congrats Peter! Your group has been working really hard for this. It is fantastic to see your efforts paying off.


Aircraft Mech Paul wrote:
Now, I have what may seem like a real dumb question. But, where is this Lancaster located and what are the long term plans for the old girl ?? Dare I ask if the word airworthy is in her future ? Or is she destined for indoor restoration and static display ?


The Lanc was located in Jackson Park, a public garden, in Windsor, Ontario. Peter's group will be carrying out a restoration to static condition I believe. However if I remember correctly they are planning to be able to do engine runs. Am I correct Peter?

Here are some more pictures taken when she was on here pylon...
http://community.webshots.com/album/298530475yvSRkW

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really looks good. glad she will be put indoors...........would also be nice to get those merlins running.

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Great to see that the last one is down off the pole. Great work.

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She will be open for tours(guided) for the next 2 weeks so if anyone wants a chance to look inside a RCAF Lanc in original 60s service condition then drop into the Park in WIndsor and have a look. After the 2 weeks are up, her outer wings and engines will be removed and she will be further dismantled for storage in a building south of her old position for a year before going into the new hangar at the airport.

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peter wrote:
After the 2 weeks are up, her outer wings and engines will be removed and she will be further dismantled for storage in a building south of her old position for a year before going into the new hangar at the airport.


I get the impression that she will be moved by road on her own gear (outer wings removed). Is that correct?

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Yes the landing gear is in excellent shape and they will tow her over to the other side of the park for storage

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