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Operations flown from RAF Grimsby with 100 Squadron. 11/06/43 FZ-A EE139 Sgt. Clark Dusseldorf 12/06/43 FZ-A EE139 Sgt. Clark Bochum 14/06/43 FZ-A EE139 Sgt. Clark Oberhausen Icing (Returned Early) 16/06/43 FZ-A EE139 Sgt. Clark Cologne 08/07/43 HW-R EE139 F/Sgt. Clark Cologne 12/07/43 HW-R EE139 F/Sgt. Clark Turin Overshoot 24/07/43 HW-R EE139 F/Sgt. Clark Hamburg 25/07/43 HW-R EE139 F/Sgt. Clark Essen 27/07/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Hamburg 29/07/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Hamburg Landed at Lindholme 30/07/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Remscheid 02/08/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Hamburg 07/08/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Wright L Genoa 09/08/43 HW-R EE139 F/Sgt. Bagot Manheim 10/08/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Nuremburg 12/08/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Milan 14/08/43 HW-R EE139 F/Sgt. Bagot Milan 17/08/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Peenemunde 22/08/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Leverkusen 23/08/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Berlin 28/08/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Nuremburg Returned early Bad oil leak 30/08/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Monchen Gladbach 31/08/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Berlin 03/09/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Berlin 05/09/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Mannheim F/Sgt. Hardman 2nd dickie 06/09/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Munich 22/09/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Hannover Sgt. Cook 2nd dickie 23/09/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Clark Mannheim 1 Aileron off & shot up 03/11/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Heyes Dusseldorf 10/11/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Peasgood Modane 18/11/43 HW-R EE139 W/O Brook Berlin 22/11/43 HW-R EE139 F/Lt. Randall Berlin Glycol leak port inner 23/11/43 HW-R EE139 P/O Dripps Berlin After the last raid listed she transferred to 550 Squadron and flew another 6 operations from RAF Grimsby as 'R2' before flying out to RAF North Killingholme in early January 1944 I'm sure this will be of interest to you Dennis "She was an early Mk.I, without side blisters to her canopy." She carried a cockpit blister in the starboard side as did most Lancasters. Of those raids to Italy they were not considered worthy of an actual bomb symbols hence the Ice cream cone, Operation No.5, No. 12 and 15 & 16. Note top two rows are rows of 15 symbols whereas the third and subsequent rows are 13 Ian

When she was at Waltham . . . . she looked like this The flight engineer named the aircraft and painted the Ghoul on the nose. His skipper was W/O Ron Clark.

Dennis The phantom is one of my girls (100 Squadron based at RAF Grimsby) I will come back to you with some specs. Good luck with the build Ian

Its alright for some . . .

Its looking good Ernie, keep on truckin' . . .

A picture is worth a thousand words . . . . .

Here here . . .

Reminds me of the B17 that failed to take off during the filming of the Memphis Belle in 1988, crashed but no fatalities. I was there and your heart is in your mouth. My heart and prays go out to those on board, they were living the dream of flying in such an iconic aircraft

Wow That will be something . . . .

Avro Lincoln

Its all very impressive I must say . . .

Going thro a very similar thing right now. My youngest sister has been a real pain in the backside making demands and all kinda stupid suggestions. The solicitor will sort things out . . . . I am thinking of your parents, my father went to ICU some years ago and my mom died a year this November. I hope they can be as comfortable as humanly possible. David

Thats not modelling its engineering. Fantastic stuff at that If the turret will be able to rotate and guns elevate etc I presume this will be done by remote control once the aircraft is built and flying ?? Will you be sourcing aircrew members or will it be possible to 3D print the basic torso and dress them accordingly ? I am just thinking ahead of some of the things you are going to need, tyres, propellers, etc which, as a radio control aircraft builder, you have already eyeballed fromthat field. Mr Jackson may have a need for such a Wellington in his up coming (?) remake of a certain film.

Am I allowed to say "Bloody 'ell" thats brilliant. I can't understand why you didnt go for it and build a full size one . . . . The detail you have put in there is superb and a credit to your skills and I for one will look forward to you posting more. I going to youtube now to look at what other parts of the aircraft you have achieved results with . . . Carry on the good work David

It can be the final touches that will make a difference, looking spot-on I must say

About two years ago I had to give up the driving job due to failing eyesight I had about a month off and it was great. Towards the end of that month somebody asked me if I fancied a part-time job ? I now work 20hrs a week, working just the afternoons and I love it. I class myself as semi-retired at 60 and I would recommend it to anybody. Mark all is not lost, you just have to re-adjust your lifestyle a tweak and I think you will realise it could be a blessing in disguise. David

So am I David

Its a real credit to your Grandad . . . I think you have got the weathering about spot on, to much overdone would certainly spoil the great finish you have on the 'natural metal' wings etc I am so envious of modellers of American aircraft, the Americans were not so camera shy as the British and there appears to be more info and photos of aircraft and their environment than any RAF bombers aircraft and station. Keep up the good work Dennis, you are doing full justice to the kit

I built up the canopy framework on the Tamiya 48th Lancaster so I know of the challenge you are undertaking . . . . good luck with your progress

Enjoy your day Bill . . . It only comes around once year

Can you send a link for that product as I shall be needing one for my wartime Lancaster, Rebecca aerials were quite common on mid-late production Lancasters. I am at work and have tried to access the web site but the company has blocked the page as it is classed as 'Weapons' !!!! Many thanks David

Not wanting to detract from the original thread but this is HK Lancaster related . . . . Could I use this (these) in my build I wonder ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RC-1-18-Car-RS370-High-Speed-Brushed-Electric-Engine-Motor/253489502769?hash=item3b0526da31:g:PqEAAOSw-H1a88R2 I'm not sure about the voltage, 220volts DC, and want to know if I purchase a battery pack to hold a 9V battery or TWO AA batteries, would it turn the motor which in turn would turn the propeller .. . . ???

Its something and nothing . . .

Getting it together

Not much to show but some progress . . . the rear housing for the pumps etc that sits at the rear of the main tanks . . . More to come sooon David