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4 days ago
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Lancaster sends emergency alert after engine issue
An investigation has been launched after a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Lancaster bomber suffered an engine problem earlier, the RAF has confirmed. The Avro Lancaster PA474, which had been taking part in the RAF Waddington Families Day in Lincolnshire, sent a general emergency alert as black smoke was seen coming from one of its four engines. According to the RAF, the crew of the iconic World War Two aircraft "diagnosed unusual engine behaviour" and returned to its base at RAF Coningsby "as a precautionary measure". An RAF spokesperson added: "Crew are well trained to handle such events, and an investigation of the aircraft has been launched." None of the aircrew were injured and it's not known if the investigation will impact upcoming scheduled appearances. The BBMF also operates five Spitfires, two Hurricanes and a C47 Dakota. The Lancaster is the most famous and successful RAF bomber of World War Two. Out of 7,377 that were built, the PA474 is one of only two airworthy Lancasters left in the world. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices Lancaster bomber takes to sky following restoration Primary History KS2: WW2 Clips. A Lancaster bomber takes off Battle of Britain planes grounded after fatal crash Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
BBMF Lancaster sends emergency alert after suffering engine issue
An investigation has been launched after a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Lancaster bomber suffered an engine problem earlier, the RAF has Avro Lancaster PA474, which had been taking part in the RAF Waddington Families Day in Lincolnshire, sent a general emergency alert as black smoke was seen coming from one of its four to the RAF, the crew of the iconic World War Two aircraft "diagnosed unusual engine behaviour" and returned to its base at RAF Coningsby "as a precautionary measure".An RAF spokesperson added: "Crew are well trained to handle such events, and an investigation of the aircraft has been launched." None of the aircrew were injured and it's not known if the investigation will impact upcoming scheduled BBMF also operates five Spitfires, two Hurricanes and a C47 Lancaster is the most famous and successful RAF bomber of World War Two. Out of 7,377 that were built, the PA474 is one of only two airworthy Lancasters left in the world. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
14-03-2025
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BBMF: Spitfires and Hurricanes cleared to fly again after fatal crash
World War Two fighter aircraft grounded after a fatal crash are to fly again, the RAF has Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) stopped using its Merlin-engined Hurricanes and Spitfires following the death of Sqn Ldr Mark Long on 25 May pilot was killed when the Spitfire he was flying crashed in a field near RAF Coningsby in a social media post, the BBMF said it would be flying all its aircraft again during this year's display season. The unit based at RAF Coningsby operates five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster bomber and a Dakota transport aircraft, which are flown by crew from regular RAF Lancaster was grounded after the crash as it used Merlin engines, but was cleared to fly in July last a Facebook post, the BBMF said: "We look forward to seeing you around the country and having a great display season celebrating the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, and 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day." Sqn Ldr Long was flying the Spitfire to take part in a display when the aircraft inquest heard he died as a result of head and neck cause of the crash is being investigated by the Defence Accident Investigation Branch. The BBC has contacted the Ministry of Defence for an update on that investigation. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
