Fast cars and classic aircraft

[Specky]

Going straight there myself...

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[Enright]

Would it be OK if I just turned up at East Kirkby on Saturday?
Sorry to be vague but I may have to work if some other people can't fix a problem after close of business on Friday.

No problem as long as you can find it OK. See you there.

[Enright]

1. Enright (+ 1) (PB)- confirmed from Nottm
2. Dave Eds + Nobby (NMY) - confirmed Rendez-vous services?
3. Specky (White) - confirmed travel direct
4. Martin Bailey (+ 1) (Red) - confirmed from Nottm
5. G UK (Black) - confirmed from Nottm
6. Steve A (+1) (Red)- confirmed Rendez-vous services?
7. rip (PB)- confirmed Rendez-vous services?
8. Muley (Black)- confirmed travel direct
9. Scottswatches (Black?)- confirmed travel arrangements TBC

Total number of people confirmed = 13 (+ possibly Saska - travel direct)

Postcode of destination (for sat nav purposes) PE23 4DE.
On arrival at Lincs Aviation Heritage Centre report to either Harold or Andrew.

[Steve A]

I am traveling up to Peterbough in the next 30mins, (just as it starts to piss down )staying overnight, then leaving there just after 9 ish
to Kirkby via Spalding and Boston, so see you there

[Dave Eds]

1. Enright (+ 1) (PB)- confirmed from Nottm
2. Dave Eds (NMY) - confirmed Rendez-vous services.
3. Specky (White) - confirmed travel direct
4. Martin Bailey (+ 1) (Red) - confirmed from Nottm
5. G UK (Black) - confirmed from Nottm
6. Steve A (+1) (Red)- confirmed travel direct
7. rip (PB)- confirmed Rendez-vous services?
8. Muley (Black)- confirmed travel direct
9. Scottswatches (Black?)- confirmed travel arrangements TBC
10. Nobby (BRG) - confirmed Rendez-vous services.


Total number of people confirmed = 13 (+ possibly Saska - travel direct)

[G UK]

I've not got Blackie back on the road yet and wont have until late next week so I will be going in the Rover. I'll still meet Neil at his and although I doubt I can keep up I do know my way so can take a shortcut or two if necessary. Annoyed that I will miss the photo op as well .

[rip]

& no rain is forecast tomorrow.
After the annoying showers we have been having all week, that's very lucky indeed.

[Nobby]

What a fantastic day out It was good to meet both new and old LECers, even the weather was kind.

Big thanks to Mr Enright for organising the event that included, fast twisty roads, prime parking in the museum for us all and of course the photo opportunity next to the Lancaster.

[Specky]

"Caption competion"

Dave Eds finds his Wallet...

and then drops his keys...

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[Enright]

Great to see everyone today, big thanks to all for participating.
Martin and Graham arrived at my place in good time - just as I was frantically clearing feathers and an ex sparrow off the lounge carpet before Lisa discovered it and lost her breakfast (thanks Montster)!
At exactly the same time Dave Eds rang to break the news that he, Rip and Nobby were ALREADY at the services.
So we got our skates on with no time to spare, and 15 minutes into the journey Lisa turned to tell me that she thought she'd left the iron on, and asked "what's the worst that could happen?"!
Fortunately I always leave a key secreted just in case I lock myself out, so rang a neighbour to check for us, and carried on regardless.
After a pleasant journey (apart from the aforementioned surprise) we arrived at the services approx 5 mins late, but with not another Elan in sight.
I rang Dave and it turned out he and the others were at some other services just round the corner, and they joined us straight away.
Then just as we were about to set off my phone rang again. This time it was Scott checking if it would still be possible to join us at the destination. Obviously I replied "with pleasure, see you there", and off we went again, now in a convoy of 5.
Is it my imagination or was EVERYONE going to Skegness today?!? The main A roads were attrocious. Fortunately we only had to endure them for a mile or so before turning off onto the interesting stuff, and didn't see much more traffic until we got to Horncastle.
The alternative road out of Horncastle is fantastic, and a good time was had by (just about) all - at the end of it I gathered us all back together, much to the surprise of a Peugeot estate driver who almost ran into the back of another car while gawking at us, and we had a relaxing drive through all his tyre smoke and the final couple of miles to the airfield.
When we arrived at the airfield 4 more Elans were waiting for us, piloted by Specky, Muley, Saska and Steve. Just Jane was also waiting for us, looking resplendent. They had pulled her out of the hangar for us, but unfortunately weren't going to start the engines and taxi her.
Not long after, Scott arrived and parked up with us in front of the control tower.
We had a bit of "mooch about" some of the exhibits before meeting at noon to get the Elans lined up next to the side of the Lancaster.
That went rather well so we then got ambitious and moved them into a line in front of it.
Unfortunately at that point it went slightly downhill, sounding something like this:
Specky: "Mind that prop."
Rip: "What prop? Ow!"
Apparently Rip left a piece of his head as a souvenir for Just Jane - like I said at the time, the more folically challenged of us have less of an "early warning system" than for example the Muleys of this world.
Still, other than a minor head injury I think a good time was had by all.
Here are few snaps of the event.

[Specky]

Here's some Pics of the "City of Sheffield"

The Old Girl stands poised ready for action...

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[rip]

Damn silly height to put the props if you ask me. Minor fleshwound. I've had worse.
Thanks to Enright for organising this. I always enjoy meeting other LECers and this was no exception.

[Steve A]

Thanks Neil for a good day, I went home and watched the Dam Busters again

[Steve A]

One of many

[saska]

Early start on not much kip but lovely weather and blew the cobwebs out quickly. Made it by 11:00 despite the caravans headed for Skeggy.
Went to have a look at Just Jane, beautifully restored:

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Then got coffee and had a daunder around the grounds, it really is like stepping back 70 years:

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A loaded Lancaster was slow and this one shows the effort that went into the camouflage:

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The photo shoot had red white & blue:

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A lovely old dear shot some leg for the camera:

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Specks uses the Tap Light Pod Method to get the high beam on:

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We were doing really well matching the camo on the plane until the yellow one turned up:

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Then Herr Field Marshall Enright got us lined up exactly:

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My favourite shot of the day:

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All the full sized photos are at http://www.kact.co.uk/2009_Just_Jane/ (1.5--2.5MB) fill your boots if you want any.
Nearly slipped on God's Great Banana Skin on the way home when a Corsa on a short on-ramp wedged me against an artic but the brakes worked and the guy behind was alert enough too. The blonde in the Corsa just made it out in front of me without eating Armco and shoved an arm out with a thumb up :)
Great weather, great plane, great event. Thanks for organising Neil.

[Specky]

Shock news !!!


there's only on f in Geof Smith arrives at East Kirby in his S2

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[Nobby]

Shock news !!!


there's only on f in Geof Smith arrives at East Kirby in his S2

just_jane6.jpg

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Specky, not sure if you mean the fire truck or the fella with the white walking stick.

I know you don't mean the old dear flashing a bit of leg casue shes is moving too fast

[Steve A]

Just Jane Claims another victim !

[Steve A]

Slightly modified

[Specky]

I like that...

Good photoshoping...A big pat on the back



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