Ex RAF erks will be interested to know that this year's massive parade at
RAF Cosford with the RAF Band on Sunday 20th May, will, subject to the
weather, have a fly past of the Avro Vulcan Bomber. It is due at Alrewas
Forces Memorial during the unveiling of the Falkland's Memorial at 12.45 and
it is being diverted to the RAF Cosford parade either 3 minutes before on
its way there, or 3 minutes later on its way back.

At 1300, the Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber will give not just a fly
past, but a display as well.

Family Day which is free details here
http://www.nsrafa.org/%5CDiaryDates.aspx

Chief of the Air Staff or his 2nd in command is the Reviewing Officer.

I will be with the Commanding Officer of RAF Cosford, but would be pleased
to meet any urglers or Gardenbanter subscribers and my wife would be pleased
to talk gardening. (There, that's brought it on topic)

Mike



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I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight.

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On May 7, 12:10*pm, "'Mike'" wrote:
Ex RAF erks will be interested to know that this year's massive parade at
RAF Cosford with the RAF Band on Sunday 20th May, will, subject to the
weather, have a fly past of the Avro Vulcan Bomber. It is due at Alrewas
Forces Memorial during the unveiling of the Falkland's Memorial at 12.45 and
it is being diverted to the RAF Cosford parade either 3 minutes before on
its way there, or 3 minutes later on its way back.

At 1300, the Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber will give not just a fly
past, but a display as well.

Family Day which is free details herehttp://www.nsrafa.org/%5CDiaryDates.aspx

Chief of the Air Staff or his 2nd in command is the Reviewing Officer.

I will be with the Commanding Officer of RAF Cosford, but would be pleased
to meet any urglers or Gardenbanter subscribers and my wife would be pleased
to talk gardening. (There, that's brought it on topic)

Mike

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I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight..

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One wonders why exactly why a former member of the RN reserve such as
yourself, seems to be fixated on anything to do with the RAF, even to
the extent of in the past running ex RAF service associations?

"'Mike'" wrote in message
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Ex RAF erks will be interested to know that this year's massive parade at
RAF Cosford with the RAF Band on Sunday 20th May, will, subject to the
weather, have a fly past of the Avro Vulcan Bomber. It is due at Alrewas
Forces Memorial during the unveiling of the Falkland's Memorial at 12.45
and it is being diverted to the RAF Cosford parade either 3 minutes before
on its way there, or 3 minutes later on its way back.

At 1300, the Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber will give not just a fly
past, but a display as well.

Family Day which is free details here
http://www.nsrafa.org/%5CDiaryDates.aspx

Chief of the Air Staff or his 2nd in command is the Reviewing Officer.

I will be with the Commanding Officer of RAF Cosford, but would be pleased
to meet any urglers or Gardenbanter subscribers and my wife would be
pleased to talk gardening. (There, that's brought it on topic)


Thank you Phil

Been suggested I tell you where RAF Cosford is ...........

M54 junction 3 well signposted the Cosford Museum

BUT

don't turn into RAF Cosford on your right. Go past that, under the railway
bridge, turn right with the road and follow the crowds. RAF Cadets will be
directing you to the car parking.

Food at the Museum or at the stalls outside the hanger.

See you there

Mike


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I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight.

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I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight.

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On May 7, 12:10*pm, "'Mike'" wrote:
Ex RAF erks will be interested to know that this year's massive parade at
RAF Cosford with the RAF Band on Sunday 20th May, will, subject to the
weather, have a fly past of the Avro Vulcan Bomber. It is due at Alrewas
Forces Memorial during the unveiling of the Falkland's Memorial at 12.45 and
it is being diverted to the RAF Cosford parade either 3 minutes before on
its way there, or 3 minutes later on its way back.

At 1300, the Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber will give not just a fly
past, but a display as well.

Family Day which is free details herehttp://www.nsrafa.org/%5CDiaryDates.aspx

Chief of the Air Staff or his 2nd in command is the Reviewing Officer.

I will be with the Commanding Officer of RAF Cosford, but would be pleased
to meet any urglers or Gardenbanter subscribers and my wife would be pleased
to talk gardening. (There, that's brought it on topic)

Mike

Doesn't sound to be open to the public?

"harry" wrote in message
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On May 7, 12:10 pm, "'Mike'" wrote:
Ex RAF erks will be interested to know that this year's massive parade at
RAF Cosford with the RAF Band on Sunday 20th May, will, subject to the
weather, have a fly past of the Avro Vulcan Bomber. It is due at Alrewas
Forces Memorial during the unveiling of the Falkland's Memorial at 12.45
and
it is being diverted to the RAF Cosford parade either 3 minutes before on
its way there, or 3 minutes later on its way back.

At 1300, the Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber will give not just a fly
past, but a display as well.

Family Day which is free details
herehttp://www.nsrafa.org/%5CDiaryDates.aspx

Chief of the Air Staff or his 2nd in command is the Reviewing Officer.

I will be with the Commanding Officer of RAF Cosford, but would be
pleased
to meet any urglers or Gardenbanter subscribers and my wife would be
pleased
to talk gardening. (There, that's brought it on topic)

Mike

Doesn't sound to be open to the public?

Certainly is. And it's free. Special celebration because it's 10 years now
since the Association was formed and using RAF Cosford's facilities.

And if you bring your own picnic you can be cheeky and use the tables and
benches outside the museum and it will cost you nothing. Even the museum is
free, but a contribution would be welcomed by the staff. No car parking
charges. No charge to see the fly past. Central Band of the RAF ..... free

Come and have a chat. ....... I will be busy but would never send you away
because 'I am too busy'.

However, I do have to be away quite pronto as I it looks as if I have a
Royal Navy H.M.Ship's Association Committee meeting in Dudley later in the
afternoon ;-) (About 4.00pm I think. Not yet confirmed)

Mike

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I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight.

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On May 7, 6:41*pm, "'Mike'" wrote:
"harry" wrote in message

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On May 7, 12:10 pm, "'Mike'" wrote:
Ex RAF erks will be interested to know that this year's massive parade at
RAF Cosford with the RAF Band on Sunday 20th May, will, subject to the
weather, have a fly past of the Avro Vulcan Bomber. It is due at Alrewas
Forces Memorial during the unveiling of the Falkland's Memorial at 12.45
and
it is being diverted to the RAF Cosford parade either 3 minutes before on
its way there, or 3 minutes later on its way back.

At 1300, the Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber will give not just a fly
past, but a display as well.

Family Day which is free details
herehttp://www.nsrafa.org/%5CDiaryDates.aspx

Chief of the Air Staff or his 2nd in command is the Reviewing Officer.

I will be with the Commanding Officer of RAF Cosford, but would be
pleased
to meet any urglers or Gardenbanter subscribers and my wife would be
pleased
to talk gardening. (There, that's brought it on topic)

Mike

Doesn't sound to be open to the public?

Certainly is. And it's free. Special celebration because it's 10 years now
since the Association was formed and using RAF Cosford's facilities.

And if you bring your own picnic you can be cheeky and use the tables and
benches outside the museum and it will cost you nothing. Even the museum is
free, but a contribution would be welcomed by the staff. No car parking
charges. No charge to see the fly past. Central Band of the RAF ..... free

Come and have a chat. ....... *I will be busy but would never send you away
because 'I am too busy'.

However, I do have to be away quite pronto as I it looks as if I have a
Royal Navy H.M.Ship's Association Committee meeting in Dudley later in the
afternoon ;-) (About 4.00pm I think. Not yet confirmed)

Mike

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I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight..

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I wonder if you will also be providing details of the ex Army service
association you help to run? As an ex member of the RN reserve, I
wonder what you have to say to real ex service people when asked where
you used to serve.............bearing in mind your talents for telling
the truth, would be amusing to hear your answer to that
question.............lol

"'Mike'" wrote in message
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Ex RAF erks will be interested to know that this year's massive parade at
RAF Cosford with the RAF Band on Sunday 20th May, will, subject to the
weather, have a fly past of the Avro Vulcan Bomber. It is due at Alrewas
Forces Memorial during the unveiling of the Falkland's Memorial at 12.45
and it is being diverted to the RAF Cosford parade either 3 minutes before
on its way there, or 3 minutes later on its way back.

At 1300, the Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber will give not just a fly
past, but a display as well.

snippy

I'd love to go Mike, but it's a fair old hike. I didn't know there was still
a Vulcan flying. I know one was got up and flyng again but I thought it was
grounded for lack of maintenance funds? Next to Concord, must be the most
amazing plane.
Pete C

"Pete C" wrote in message
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"'Mike'" wrote in message
...
Ex RAF erks will be interested to know that this year's massive parade at
RAF Cosford with the RAF Band on Sunday 20th May, will, subject to the
weather, have a fly past of the Avro Vulcan Bomber. It is due at Alrewas
Forces Memorial during the unveiling of the Falkland's Memorial at 12.45
and it is being diverted to the RAF Cosford parade either 3 minutes
before on its way there, or 3 minutes later on its way back.

At 1300, the Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber will give not just a fly
past, but a display as well.

snippy

I'd love to go Mike, but it's a fair old hike. I didn't know there was
still a Vulcan flying. I know one was got up and flyng again but I thought
it was grounded for lack of maintenance funds? Next to Concord, must be
the most amazing plane.
Pete C


Bit of a hike and a busy weekend for me too!! But as it's the 10th
Anniversary, they want me there.

I believe it was grounded due to lack of funds, but I am assured by the
secretary who organizes the day, that it is coming ;-) weather permitting,
so they must have dug deep into a few pockets. Let's hope someone is out
shaking the buckets ;-) (Might be an idea to have words with the Treasurer
and suggest it ;-)

Mike


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I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight.

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Mike


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I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight.

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"Pete C" wrote in message
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"'Mike'" wrote in message
...
Ex RAF erks will be interested to know that this year's massive parade at
RAF Cosford with the RAF Band on Sunday 20th May, will, subject to the
weather, have a fly past of the Avro Vulcan Bomber. It is due at Alrewas
Forces Memorial during the unveiling of the Falkland's Memorial at 12.45
and it is being diverted to the RAF Cosford parade either 3 minutes
before on its way there, or 3 minutes later on its way back.

At 1300, the Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber will give not just a fly
past, but a display as well.

snippy

I'd love to go Mike, but it's a fair old hike. I didn't know there was
still a Vulcan flying. I know one was got up and flyng again but I thought
it was grounded for lack of maintenance funds? Next to Concord, must be
the most amazing plane.
Pete C


Well I have just had words with the Treasurer and yes the Vulcan is flying
and furthermore, is not costing us anything, so what I have suggested is
that they do a detour on the way up to Alrewas AND on the way back and that
the Collecting Buckets will be out and about ;-)

With a couple of thousand people there, there should be a good collection.

(The Lancaster is costing £1000.00 plus £300.00 Insurance for a display if
anyone is interested)

Mike


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I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight.

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"Pete C" wrote in message
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"'Mike'" wrote in message
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Ex RAF erks will be interested to know that this year's massive parade
at RAF Cosford with the RAF Band on Sunday 20th May, will, subject to
the weather, have a fly past of the Avro Vulcan Bomber. It is due at
Alrewas Forces Memorial during the unveiling of the Falkland's Memorial
at 12.45 and it is being diverted to the RAF Cosford parade either 3
minutes before on its way there, or 3 minutes later on its way back.

At 1300, the Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber will give not just a fly
past, but a display as well.

snippy

I'd love to go Mike, but it's a fair old hike. I didn't know there was
still a Vulcan flying. I know one was got up and flyng again but I
thought it was grounded for lack of maintenance funds? Next to Concord,
must be the most amazing plane.
Pete C


Well I have just had words with the Treasurer and yes the Vulcan is flying
and furthermore, is not costing us anything, so what I have suggested is
that they do a detour on the way up to Alrewas AND on the way back and
that the Collecting Buckets will be out and about ;-)

With a couple of thousand people there, there should be a good collection.

(The Lancaster is costing £1000.00 plus £300.00 Insurance for a display if
anyone is interested)

Mike

Can you get it to do a detour to Erith South London? lol. It's nice to
know it's still flying.
Pete

On May 7, 10:26*pm, "Pete C" wrote:
"'Mike'" wrote in message

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"Pete C" wrote in message
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"'Mike'" wrote in message
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Ex RAF erks will be interested to know that this year's massive parade
at RAF Cosford with the RAF Band on Sunday 20th May, will, subject to
the weather, have a fly past of the Avro Vulcan Bomber. It is due at
Alrewas Forces Memorial during the unveiling of the Falkland's Memorial
at 12.45 and it is being diverted to the RAF Cosford parade either 3
minutes before on its way there, or 3 minutes later on its way back.

At 1300, the Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber will give not just a fly
past, but a display as well.

snippy

I'd love to go Mike, but it's a fair old hike. I didn't know there was
still a Vulcan flying. I know one was got up and flyng again but I
thought it was grounded for lack of maintenance funds? Next to Concord,
must be the most amazing plane.
Pete C

Well I have just had words with the Treasurer and yes the Vulcan is flying
and furthermore, is not costing us anything, so what I have suggested is
that they do a detour on the way up to Alrewas AND on the way back and
that the Collecting Buckets will be out and about ;-)

With a couple of thousand people there, there should be a good collection.

(The Lancaster is costing £1000.00 plus £300.00 Insurance for a display if
anyone is interested)

Mike

Can you get *it to do a detour to Erith South London? lol. *It's nice to
know it's still flying.
Pete

As long as it doesnt detour to Dresden........................

On 07/05/2012 22:26, Pete C wrote:
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"Pete wrote in message
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wrote in message
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Ex RAF erks will be interested to know that this year's massive parade
at RAF Cosford with the RAF Band on Sunday 20th May, will, subject to
the weather, have a fly past of the Avro Vulcan Bomber. It is due at
Alrewas Forces Memorial during the unveiling of the Falkland's Memorial
at 12.45 and it is being diverted to the RAF Cosford parade either 3
minutes before on its way there, or 3 minutes later on its way back.

At 1300, the Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber will give not just a fly
past, but a display as well.

snippy

I'd love to go Mike, but it's a fair old hike. I didn't know there was
still a Vulcan flying. I know one was got up and flyng again but I
thought it was grounded for lack of maintenance funds? Next to Concord,
must be the most amazing plane.
Pete C


Well I have just had words with the Treasurer and yes the Vulcan is flying
and furthermore, is not costing us anything, so what I have suggested is
that they do a detour on the way up to Alrewas AND on the way back and
that the Collecting Buckets will be out and about ;-)

With a couple of thousand people there, there should be a good collection.

(The Lancaster is costing £1000.00 plus £300.00 Insurance for a display if
anyone is interested)

Mike

Can you get it to do a detour to Erith South London? lol. It's nice to
know it's still flying.
Pete


Saw it (with accompanying Spitfire and Hurricane -
http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/) at Dunsfold 4 years ago. Amazing aircraft,
and makes a lovely sound, too.

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Jeff