Iain Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 If weather holds - my buddy Allan and I are off to the UK leg of the D-Day remembrance events at Lee-on-Solent tomorrow in Allan's '44, ex USAAF Piper Cub to join a fleet of C-47s and some other interesting machinery and people. Over-nighting there - then due south on Wednesday - across the Channel to Cherbourg. Weather looking varied at present - so we'll see how far we get - but hopefully spend rest of the week in and around Normandy. The aircraft served in France after D-Day and subsequently was taken on charge by the post war French Air Force - before going on the civil register in the 1950's. Will take lots of photo's and post any particularly interesting ones here. Bit of a special trip - for the aeroplane as well as us - wish us luck!! Iain Sharkmouth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Awesome trip!! Have a hoot! I'm green (or maybe Olive Drab) with envy!! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennausamike Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Enjoy the festivities in your Warbug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRutman Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I am olive drab with envy, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Have a great trip Iain, and make sure you bring loads of Phots to Telford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 wow, Iain, wish i was there too, must be an awesome event, have a very safe trip and....keep the blue side up!! Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 We made it to Lee-on-Solent yesterday afternoon and have been surrounded by C-47s, paratroops et. al. - amazing experience. This afternoon rest of the aircraft departed and arrived safely Cherbourg - but no para drop due to high winds. Allan and I over-nighting at Lee-on-Solent again - too windy for the Piper L4 - may try for tomorrow am. Taster images below - am putting together an album over on Facebook for anyone that's interested. Iain Sharkmouth and Nick32 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRutman Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Nice piccies for sure!! But...heeheehee....I always get a kick out of seeing old,chubby paras. That Lt. looks like all business though. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Iain I'm in total envy. Enjoy and keep those photos coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparzanza Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 That woman has a very angry face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Still at Lee-on-Solent - scrubbed going Cherbourg direct - going along coast to Lydd in Kent to refuel and evaluate.If good we'll cross Channel shortest distance to France.People here have been fantastic - would you believe that 190 local families (in small community) have provided accommodation for air crews and paras for this event - can't thank them enough...That female French para was quite intense!And lots of inspiration for D-Day modelling projects gained. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Iain What a great adventure. Keep the photos coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 That woman has a very angry face. Maybe it was her husbands idea of a "weekend getaway" for them? Sparzanza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix 54 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 That woman has a very angry face. Maybe it was her husbands idea of a "weekend getaway" for them? Na! Only thing wrong with that lady is she aint a RED head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 We've aborted due to high winds and returned to base @ RAF Halton. Better to be back on the ground at RAF Halton wishing we were with the rest of the aircraft/crews in Cherbourg - than in the middle of 75 miles of open sea in a 70 year old aeroplane with a 65hp engine (when it was new), in 20+ knot winds wishing we were on the ground. Some brilliant memories and a huge number of photos - I'll post some more - just need a beer and food now Iain Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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