Derwent Today

[MikeG]

I know it is very short notice, but apparently the last serviceable Lancaster Bomber will be doing a flypast over Derwent reservoirs today. See this fellrunner forum: http://forum.fellrunner.org.uk/showthre ... -flypassed
Quote: "BY KIND PERSMISSION OF SEVERN TRENT WATER the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and 617 Sqn are planning to carry out a flypast on Thursday 16th May over the iconic twin towers of the Derwent Reservoir, recreating history as we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters. The aircraft will pass overhead the reservoir between 1300 and 1315 (local time) – 3 passes by the RAF BBMF and 2 by the GR4’s of 617 Sqn.

GENERAL PUBLIC

There will be no events on the ground and there are no tickets being issued. The aircraft will continue to carry out a flypast at Chatsworth – at 1320 (local time) this is an excellent viewing area for the general public as there are facilities in place for parking and spectators wishing to photograph the aircraft. Standard car parking charges of £3.00 will apply - WWII veterans will be exempt from car parking charges, with kind permission from Chatsworth."

Anyone out on a long run in Peaks may want to bear this in mind (either to avoid the crowds or to arrange to be at a suitable point to view the planes at 13:00pm. Note the road to fairholmes will be closed to General Public.