Video 249 Restoration of Lancaster NX611 Year 7. Training taxi run.

[@ivorbexon4030]

Nice to see her moving under her own engines. Brilliant Neville.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Ivor.

[@peterlindop4491]

Your video is so good Neville, thanks for all you do and, not forgetting the tradesmen who are doing the actual work. Peter Lindop.

[@coldlakealta4043]

I was at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum on Sept 24 1988 for the first flight of our Lancaster C-GVRA (RCAF FM 213, construction number 3414). It was incredibly emotional and although I've seen Vera many times since that one flight sticks in my mind. It's hard to believe something that large can actually be graceful. She flies in honour of Pilot Office Andrew Charles Mynarski VC, RCAF, who heroically gave up his chances for survival while trying to rescue a crew mate trapped in a burning turret.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Hi mate, brave men all of them who flew in bomber command .

[@andybarratt0704]

Thanks Neville. Great update. The guys have done such an incredible job to get Jane to where she is now. They really are an amazing group of people and such a credit to the museum and to this restoration. Well done guys. So beautiful to see her doing her taxi runs again and to hear those merlin engines. Very touching indeed and how moving it was at the end of your video showing all the brave men who had served at East Kirkby who lost their lives along with all the other airmen for our freedom. We will remember them. Lest we forget. Thank you again Neville for all the time that you put into these updates. Best wishes to you and all the guys at the centre.Take care. 👍

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Thank you Andy.

[@stephenhobbs1052]

I had a childhood of reading The Lancaster at War, Enemy Coast Ahead, Lancaster Target and watching The Dambusters, punctuated by visits to The Australian War Memorial to see G for George. To have this project to watch every Sunday morning with a mug of tea is the stuff of dreams. It's great to see Jane really getting towards flying again. Brilliant work Neville.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Thanks Stephen.

[@stephenhobbs1052]

@@nevillewheeldon1693 Hi Neville, can you ask the guys at the hangar if the combing above the instrument panel was a thing with Tiger Force Lancs? none of the earlier pics in Lancaster at War feature that combing? Must have been to keep the sun off the instruments flying in daylight. Jane has it.. Cheers Neville

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

@@stephenhobbs1052 Hi Stephen, not sure what you mean by combing, I had a word with John and then went into the Lancaster cockpit, none of the lads new what combing meant in regards to the instrument panel ,did some videoing while this was going on.

[@stephenhobbs1052]

@@nevillewheeldon1693 Hi Neville, It was the fairing as they said. Ive seen pics in books where it has none, that one is a really pronounced shape. Check the video of the Nanton Lanc it has none, as the guys said some have a smaller one. I know Jane was a late version and had other modifications for coming out to the east.. thought this could be one of them. Thanks for taking the time to ask the guys about it. That was a great walk through Jane! lucky you. If you shoot me your email, I'll send you some pics to show to show you / them what I mean about the fairing / combing.. I have a massive collection of Lanc photos I have collected. Cheers Stephen

[@johncrispin2118]

Nothing more evocative than a Merlin quartet ! good luck everyone involved and thanks not too long before she can fly hopefully.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers John.

[@James-N]

A really poignant end to the video, really brings it home what this (soon to be) flying memorial is all about. Thanks Neville.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers James.

[@ve7cbh]

Thanks Neville. I echo the comment about the closing shot of the list of airmen lost from East Kirkby, and the number of RCAF, RANZF, RAAF aircrew included. I would truly love to come and pay my respects to my countrymen from past generations that died defending our country.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Nice comment mate.

[@andrewmurton8379]

Beautiful Neville, just loved the quality and poignancy of the end. 10 out of 10.❤️

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Andrew.

[@tommcauley6938]

Over 80 years old, what a magnificent airplane.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Tom.

[@neilshep50]

On the Memorial Board at the end, I spotted my wifes aunts brother-in-law, Sergeant F.S.G.Reeves. Thank you so much for filming this and sharing it with us.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Neil.

[@andrewthomas7129]

Hello Neville. Congratulations on another lovely update. I love all of your videos, but each year, the first one of the season when engines run again for the first time always brings a tear to my eyes ! Two reasons - each time this happens she is a step further to air worthiness, but also very poignant especially in this report, the men who gave their lives for us. We will never be able to give enough thanks, but this project goes a small way to doing that. Well done to all involved, and to you Neville for allowing us to share this with you ! Thank you !

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Andrew.

[@theflyingfool]

Thanks Neville. It's always a pleasure watching your videos!

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers TFF.

[@charleshart6992]

Another excellent video Neville, many thanks!

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Charles.

[@arnhemseptember2009]

Magnificent machine when you see her move again. Lest we forget.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers mate.

[@robleary3353]

Lovely!. Nothing soo evocative as four Merlins running at full power!. Nice touch at the end. Lest we forget!. 🙂

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Rob.

[@buffplums]

Wonderful to see her come to life again after her hiatus

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Chris.

[@simonlunt353]

Well Neville another great video but this time you have suppressed yourself with the lest will forget names and JJ superimposed l had a lump in my throat and a tear with just JJ engines running l take my hat off to you sir well done 👏 can’t wait to see JJ fly was just thinking do l need to buy my ticket now to see JJ take to the sky that special day😊

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

If you get two tickets save one for me Simon. (please)

[@12barbluesful]

Absolutely marvellous, thanks.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers mate.

[@Mark13091961]

Brilliant stuff Nev, even at taxi speed its awesome

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Mark.

[@mikepocock575]

Ol Dave is so funny with some of the things he says. The lads are doing a great job and i look forward to everyone of your videos Nev many thanks mate. Take care and thankyou once again.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Mike.

[@davidlawrencebanks4610]

A beautiful sound and sight. Thank you Neville mate 👍 👍 👍

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers David.

[@rollsroycemerlin4321]

Oh god, I love that girl. Massive well done to all involved, indeed lest we forget.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers RRM4321.

[@starfish370]

Ayup Nev, that were reet gradely..well done to all the team and thy sen.👍❗️

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Thanks starfish370.

[@daystatesniper01]

Superb video and very emotive , when those Merlins fired up just imagine how many young men did this and never returned ,same for the USAF with the 17s,24s, RIP brave souls

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers mate.

[@garyneilson1833]

Thank you for the update Neville, nice to hear Jane again

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Gary.

[@davidmartyn5044]

Great ending! In a few years NX611 will be complete, and at full power, the pilot will say BRAKES OFF and JJ will take to the skies......

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Nice thoughts Dave..

[@jbofbutcombe]

Thank you, Neville, that was lovely!

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers mate.

[@dale3852]

Goosebumps moment every time.i cant help it.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Dale.

[@davidravenhill6920]

A great video as always Neville, always great to see the progress being made, whether it be big or small . Thanks for all your videoing work you do to keep us informed.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers David.

[@davidperry970]

Incredible amount of work. Well done.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers David.

[@pepsicolauk]

Another awesome video. Keep them coming Neville, because you are an amazing man having such dedication to this wonderful project.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Thank you pepsicolauk.

[@nofider1]

Thanks again Neville. Excellent video and a touching tribute. :-)

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers nofider1.

[@322deborah]

special end to the video ! keep up the good work one and all . thankyou .

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers mate.

[@ajg617]

Glad to here the Merlins humming again!

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers ajg617.

[@johnbradshaw354]

Great update Neville thank you. Good to see Jane back to Taxiing Status and now Janes nose section starting to be restored back to Airworthy.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers John.

[@bigmac60]

Excellent work. Fantastic ending 🇬🇧.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Thanks Bigmac60.

[@mischef18]

Another great update bro, still waiting for the TAXI sign to go on when it is out playing with engines running. Safe travels. Ken.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Ken.

[@kat13man]

Very big day for Just Jane.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Kat13man.

[@reneschrauwen4817]

As always nice job Neville.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers mate.

[@babuzzard6470]

Absolutely fantastic, hi from Aust🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers mate.

[@johnminshell7595]

In 1956 at RAF El Adem Tobruk There was a broken down Lancaster, The RAF boys made a good job of getting it ready to fly back to England. I don’t remember if it actually got there.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers John I will pass on that one.

[@malcolmjames1866]

Thanks, Nev.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Malcolm.

[@alancrowley7991]

Good stuff s always Nev....Thanks 👌

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Alan.

[@nigel900]

Beautiful! 🫡🇬🇧👍🏻

[@johndavey72]

I think this has been one of the more challenging winter restorations Neville . It's awe inspiring and l guess at some stage the starboard wing will require the same attention ? Do you know why the port outer spinner is missing ? Thanks Neville .

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Hi John, Keith's repairing it.

[@mattyj624]

Great video as always neville 👏👏

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Matty.

[@_RabbitLeader]

Great to see but I wish there was a De Havilland mosquito still flying in the UK….often forgotten but perhaps one of the UK’s most successfully planes during WW2.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

"The Peoples Mosquito" should be ready to fly about the same time as Just Jane.

[@peterwilson8797]

Brilliant video. Is the spinner off for the season?

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Repaire Peter.

[@philipbrailey]

Beautiful.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Phil.

[@ronhudson3730]

Somewhat confused… Are the component pieces that are featured going to be integrated into the taxable Lancaster airframe to produce and flying example. Or are they going to become part of a whole new airframe? Thanks for all the hard work putting these out.

[@James-N]

Just Jane (NX611) is being restored to airworthy condition. To enable that to happen various other museums are loaning parts to be restored to taxiable condition so that they can be fitted on a temporary basis in Just Jane. Once Janes parts are completed the loan parts will be returned to the source.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Hi Ron , Vidio 225 explains it all

[@smug1uk]

What are the plans when she is ready to fly again, will she take off from East Kirkby?

[@davidmartyn5044]

Yes. Way back in Neville`s playlist there a video what would be needed to accommodate and alter the runway for Jane to operate from East Kirkby.

[@smug1uk]

@@davidmartyn5044 Thanks, I'll go look for that.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Video link Hi mate checkout video 101 show the runway when Janes ready to fly clik on this link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3uadZ-MpqmJnac

[@paulwooller4524]

Normally I don’t have a problem with the sound level but today I had to have the TV’s volume right up. I don’t think the noise of the air tools were entirely to blame as I could hardly hear what Neville was saying at the beginning of the video when he was outside waiting for the engines start up - no air tools there!

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Hi Paul, i've just got an old voice can't do anything about that sorry.

[@davidburrows499]

This baby just wants to fly.

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers David.

[@blackvulcan100]

Magnificent !!

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers BV.

[@KeithLeyland]

Great video Nev as always. We're planning to come over to see JJ around 21/22/23 June. Are you going to present?

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Hi Keith, at the moment I will not be able to make any of these dates sorry mate. If any it would be the Friday 21st.

[@KeithLeyland]

Hi Neville, it looks like we'll be at EK on the Friday 21 and the morning of 22. I'll miss you again 😮 another time mate

[@garyclifford2965]

With all this knowledge, jigs etc. Could you make a Lancaster from scratch?

[@SamanthaGuttesen]

I'm sure they could. Find a data plate and attach

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Yes I guess they could Gary.

[@diabolicalartificer]

Thanks again Nev. how much fuel does the Lancaster burn through on a taxi run? Must be a good few gallon.

[@allannorman2359]

Nev for the first time l noticed the pilots canopy is a bit cloudy, take it that will be replaced before flight..

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Hi Allan, Yes I guess this will be done as they are replacing the ( Perspex )or Acrylic sheet in th gun turrets.

[@martinbutler9999]

Is KB976 capable of being restored to taxi condition, once NX611 is finished, so that you will still be able to still do the taxi runs? Once the runway is extended to allow the Lanc to fly in and out, that would, if KB976 is externally complete, if only static, allow a future 3 lancasters to display in an athentic ww2 setting, if PA474 were to pay a visit

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Hi Martin, the only part of KB976 in Britain is the rear fuselage the rest is with Kermit Weeks in the USA.

[@buffplums]

Wonder where the spinner off No1 engine is?

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Hi Chris , was on Keiths bench being repaired.

[@paulwooller4524]

Enjoyed the video but could hardly hear a word that people were saying

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Hi Paul, this is not staged managed I do this live, with the echo inside the hangar it is difficult to record audio.

[@nogginthenog2944]

Is there actually anything original left of is it just Triggers brush

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Hi Noggin, they are restoring this Lancaster to last 100 years (hopefully) so anything that is corroded or damaged is replaced. The rear fuselage about 10% original that's my opinion not the engineers..

[@ai-d2121]

I am not a fan anymore of flying war birds. They become too prescious, too rare, too dangerous. I’d prefer the run ups and a wee bit of acceleration butnot actually flying.

[@michaelnaisbitt7926]

Now that is a MIGHTY AIRCRAFT

[@nevillewheeldon1693]

Cheers Michael.