Bomber Command Memorial Ceremony-

[Graham Bell]

Her Majesty The Queen will today unveil a memorial to the members of Bomber Command who gave their lives in the Second World War.
The link below gives details of the route and timings of the flypast by four GR4 Tornado`s and the Lancaster from The Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight which will release a million poppies over Green Park in London.
A time to remember once more,perhaps,of the sacrifice made by so many in all conflicts.

http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=C5F1C8F1-5056-A318-A8B79F0DC5316585
Regards-
G.B.

[Anmer]

Great, thanks Graham.

Weather should be OK too.

[IanH]

BBC coverage of poppy delivery:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18634283

They were doing the job they were asked to do. Pity those who gave the orders din't want to acknowledge them later.

[Anmer]

They were doing the job they were asked to do. Pity those who gave the orders din't want to acknowledge them later.

Totally agree.

[shakysen]

Here's one  mission from my uncle's log 630 squadron dated 16 /17 june 1943  ED953 1X4000.4XTI's,2x1000lb, 10x500lbs Cologne

                                                                                  Billko

[Graham Bell]

Even by 1943 standards that is some ordnance.Presumably the aircraft was a Lancaster?
Regards-
G.B.

[shakysen]

Hi graham Yes a lanc from  east kirby One To Milan they took and dropped 4xTI,1x4000lb, 3x500lb up at21.37, down at 05.56  JA711Y 12/13aug43