For the aircraft enthusiasts out there...
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:21 pm
Lancashire Landing Fly-In (Light Aircraft Landings) in aid of The Fusilier Aid Society.
“On the 25th of April 1915 one of the most gallant actions in the history of the British Army took place at ‘W’ Beach at Helles on the Gallipoli Peninsular. 1000 men of the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers stormed the beach under withering fire from the Turkish defenders. During the course of this action 6 Victoria Crosses were won by the Regiment. The Fusiliers took the beach but at horrendous cost. Of the first 200 men who landed only 21 survived. 600 men of the Battalion were killed or wounded. The beach was later re-named “Lancashire Landing” in honour of the Fusiliers. This action was later referred to as “6 VC’s before breakfast”.
The Fusiliers are still with us today and are now the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. They have an in house charity called the “Fusiliers Aid Society” which helps Fusiliers their widows and dependents financially when they have fallen on hard times through no fault of their own. This is particularly relevant in the current climate with our forces deployed on operations overseas.”
To commemorate this action and support the Fusiliers, NORTHERN AVIATORS in conjunction with THE BAY FLYING CLUB, organise a Fly In which takes place every year at Knott End Sands, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire
We got a little over 24 hours notice the event was due to take place in accordance with weather, wind and tides.... a few photos from our short walk around the corner to the beach just after lunch today:
Just managed to catch this old couple taking in the situation:
From the cockpit:
This little guy was in his element but about 10 minutes later, he was doing what kids do and was digging with his hands in the sand
My sister-in-law and her hubby are just about to complete on one of the apartments you can see in the background behind this trio of winged aircraft. They plan to move in next Sunday
Unfortunately, one lady managed to slip and fall, taking a bang to her head on the way down from the promenade to the sands through the salt marshes below. Luckily, the Knott End and Morecambe coastguard team were on hand and came to her rescue. She was soon whisked away in their 4x4 to a place of safety. She was a little shaken but quickly recovered (according to our local mayor, who I've been in contact with this afternoon).
The mayor bit came as a surprise because I haven't got a clue who he is but we've been speaking recently over facebook as he may be using some of my photos from last year on the Knott End Gala website
“On the 25th of April 1915 one of the most gallant actions in the history of the British Army took place at ‘W’ Beach at Helles on the Gallipoli Peninsular. 1000 men of the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers stormed the beach under withering fire from the Turkish defenders. During the course of this action 6 Victoria Crosses were won by the Regiment. The Fusiliers took the beach but at horrendous cost. Of the first 200 men who landed only 21 survived. 600 men of the Battalion were killed or wounded. The beach was later re-named “Lancashire Landing” in honour of the Fusiliers. This action was later referred to as “6 VC’s before breakfast”.
The Fusiliers are still with us today and are now the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. They have an in house charity called the “Fusiliers Aid Society” which helps Fusiliers their widows and dependents financially when they have fallen on hard times through no fault of their own. This is particularly relevant in the current climate with our forces deployed on operations overseas.”
To commemorate this action and support the Fusiliers, NORTHERN AVIATORS in conjunction with THE BAY FLYING CLUB, organise a Fly In which takes place every year at Knott End Sands, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire
We got a little over 24 hours notice the event was due to take place in accordance with weather, wind and tides.... a few photos from our short walk around the corner to the beach just after lunch today:
Just managed to catch this old couple taking in the situation:
From the cockpit:
This little guy was in his element but about 10 minutes later, he was doing what kids do and was digging with his hands in the sand
My sister-in-law and her hubby are just about to complete on one of the apartments you can see in the background behind this trio of winged aircraft. They plan to move in next Sunday
Unfortunately, one lady managed to slip and fall, taking a bang to her head on the way down from the promenade to the sands through the salt marshes below. Luckily, the Knott End and Morecambe coastguard team were on hand and came to her rescue. She was soon whisked away in their 4x4 to a place of safety. She was a little shaken but quickly recovered (according to our local mayor, who I've been in contact with this afternoon).
The mayor bit came as a surprise because I haven't got a clue who he is but we've been speaking recently over facebook as he may be using some of my photos from last year on the Knott End Gala website
