Lima Tango Part Two
The Naming Ceremony
On the 16th May 1992, 48 years since the Dam Buster raid Lima Tango left @HeathrowAirport for a flight to RAF Coningsby with a Lincolnshire Cabin Crew, dignitaries and guests from Lincoln City Council
David Fleming commanded the flight.
..After a naming ceremony by the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, the 747 took off with the Lancaster for a photo shoot over the city landing at RAF Scampton for an evening concert with the BBC Concert Orchestra and the RAF Central Band
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Sergeant Rick Brewell
British Airways
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Lima Tango - Part One
When British Airways were naming their Boeing 747-400’s, Cabin Service Director Hugh Sargent from North Hykeham Lincoln, was aware that the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster was named after the City of Lincoln…
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Rick Brewell
British Airways
..On a flight from Singapore in early 1991 he suggested to Flight Technical Captain David Fleming that there could be a chance of doing a naming ceremony with the Lancaster. Enquiries were made and a couple of weeks later Hugh reported back that the BBMF were happy to take part.
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Thrust Lever Angle (TLA) Calibration - PART 2
Regular calibration ensures precise Thrust Lever Angle percentages correspond perfectly with each power setting detent.
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Thrust Lever Angle (TLA) Calibration — PART 1
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The Walkaround - Episode Four
Out here, you get a sense of the true scale of this aircraft - standing on the wing of the iconic Boeing 747-400 and its unmistakable winglet.
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