Royal Air Force Coningsby

Following our earlier post of The Royal Air Force Museum, London Hawker Typhoon 1b photos taken by SAC Skerrett we wanted to share the remainder of the set.

SAC Skerrett created this image from a composite of many individual files. Both Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Official) Hurricanes and The Royal Air Force Museum, London Hawker Typhoon.

RAF Typhoon Display Team pilot Flt Lt Peterson flying his full display at a recent in-season-practice over Royal Air Force Coningsby. Using in-cockpit and external footage we have been able to go through the display step-by-step.
External video by SAC Skerrett with editing by SAC Mayfield.
#RAF100 #bringthenoise2018

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Official) Lancaster PA474 under yesterdays cloudy sky at Royal Air Force Coningsby.
Timelapse by SAC Mayfield.

Looking back at our history: Based at Royal Air Force Coningsby from November 1956 to December 1957 57 Squadron operated the Canberra B2. Hope you enjoy this silent clip kindly donated by Mr G Pain. #RAF100

RAF Typhoon Display Team pilot Flt Lt Peterson practised his 2018 display yesterday at Royal Air Force Coningsby yesterday. SAC Skerrett has edited a short sequence of clips from the flight.
#bringthenoise2018 #RAF100

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Sir Nick Carter, visited RAF Coningsby last Thursday. During his brief visit, he had the opportunity to meet RAF and Industry personnel based here at Coningsby. CDS also conducted a wide-ranging press briefing using a Typhoon as a backdrop.
Photos by SAC Skerrett and SAC Mayfield.

RAF Typhoon Display Team based themselves at Newcastle Airport for their display at Sunderland Airshow. We have some behind-the-scenes from the airport and a selection from Sunderland Airshow.
Photos by SAC Skerrett.

Watch the timelapse of the re-assembly of Hawker Typhoon 1b MN235 by engineers from the RAF Museum, RAF and BAE Systems at RAF Coningsby earlier this week.

RAF Coningsby held it bi-annual Families Day on 27th July 2018 with hot weather, lots to see and do on the ground and hours of flying the crowds had plenty to enjoy.
All photos by Photo Section.

Hawker Typhoon arrives at RAF Coningsby
The sole remaining example of an iconic World War Two aircraft, the Hawker Typhoon, has been ‘rolled-out’ at RAF Coningsby today, home of the RAF’s Eurofighter Typhoons.
The aircraft was originally built in 1944 and belongs to the Royal Air Force Museum. It is usually on display at Hendon in North London, but for the last four years has been in Canada. Following a BAE Systems initiative, the aircraft has come to Coningsby on its way hom...e to London as part of the commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the RAF.
Following the roll-out today the aircraft was positioned next to its modern counterpart, the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Group Captain Mike Baulkwill, Station Commander RAF Coningsby said, “We are grateful to both the RAF Museum for lending this precious aircraft, and BAE Systems for helping to bring it about. Standing alongside a modern Tranche Three Typhoon, it is a potent example of the duties undertaken by the RAF since 1918, and a reminder that similar tasks are being carried out by RAF Typhoons in the Middle East today”
Mr Ian Thirsk, Head of Collections, RAF Museum said,
‘The RAF Museum is delighted to loan its Hawker Typhoon 1b MN235 to BAE Systems at RAF Coningsby. As the sole surviving example of its type, MN235 is a jewel in the crown of the Museum’s aircraft collection and it seems entirely appropriate in this, the Centenary year of the Royal Air Force, to place the Typhoon on public display alongside the BBMF’
The aircraft will be on public display within the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Hangar from the first week in August until the end of September.
Video by SAC Mayfield
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The sole remaining example of an iconic World War Two aircraft, the Hawker Typhoon, has been ‘rolled-out’ at RAF Coningsby today, home of the RAF’s Eurofighter Typhoons.
The aircraft was originally built in 1944 and belongs to the Royal Air Force Museum. It is usually on display at Hendon in North London, but for the last four years has been in Canada. Following a BAE Systems initiative, the aircraft has come to Coningsby on its way home to London as part of the commemoration...s of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the RAF.
Following the roll-out today the aircraft was positioned next to its modern counterpart, the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Group Captain Mike Baulkwill, Station Commander RAF Coningsby said, “We are grateful to both the RAF Museum for lending this precious aircraft, and BAE Systems for helping to bring it about. Standing alongside a modern Tranche Three Typhoon, it is a potent example of the duties undertaken by the RAF since 1918, and a reminder that similar tasks are being carried out by RAF Typhoons in the Middle East today”
Alison Ballard, General Manager of BAE Systems at Coningsby said,
“We are delighted to have the Hawker Typhoon here after a great team effort from across the station, BBMF, the RAF Museum and our BAE Systems Heritage team. After its long journey from Canada we have the two aircraft together, and reaction from everyone across the station has been great. We are glad it has been a part of our RAF 100 celebrations and we encourage the public to visit BBMF where they will be able to see the aircraft."
Mr Ian Thirsk, Head of Collections, RAF Museum said,
‘The RAF Museum is delighted to loan its Hawker Typhoon 1b MN235 to BAE Systems at RAF Coningsby. As the sole surviving example of its type, MN235 is a jewel in the crown of the Museum’s aircraft collection and it seems entirely appropriate in this, the Centenary year of the Royal Air Force, to place the Typhoon on public display alongside the BBMF’
The aircraft will be on public display within the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Hangar from the first week in August until the end of September. The Royal Air Force Museum, London BAE Systems, Inc.Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Official) Royal Air Force #RAF100
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The RAF Coningsby Families Day will take place on Friday 27 July.
In order to comply with air safety restrictions we are compelled to:
Prevent access to ‘the mound’ during the display.
... Ask civilian Police colleagues to move people on who congregate under the display area.
Stop the Flying Display if there are people under the display
If you do plan to attend we would urge you to use the designated viewing area on Dogdyke Road. Access to the viewing area will not be possible from the North of Coningsby. The road will be closed from the roundabout in Coningsby village to the BBMF visitor centre. Access to the designated car park will be from the South via the B1192 and the New York/ Dogdyke Rd.
Please note this is a ticketed event only open to families of personnel based at RAF Coningsby.
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Another milestone...

Something lively to start your weekend? RAF Typhoon Display Team pilot Flt Lt Peterson demonstrating the power and agility of the Typhoon FGR4. Here we share the opening minutes of the 2018 display. #NoOrdinaryJob #RAF100

A team of six riders (Aircrew & Engineers) will be making the 160 mile ride from RAF Coningsby to Liverpool on Friday 20th July, raising money for the Royal Liverpool Hospital Charity. This charity has been chosen because of the quick reactions of a nurse at the St. Paul's Eye Unit, following a freak accident which nearly ended the flying career of our RAF Typhoon Display Team pilot - Flt Lt Jim Peterson.
A piece of glass cut through the Cornea of his left eye, which then had... to be surgically removed and stitched by the specialist team. Over the course of 6 months his eye sight returned, which enabled him to fulfil his dream of becoming a Fighter Pilot and now carry out his sterling work as the 2018 Season Solo Display Pilot.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundra…/typh oon-display-team-2018
Photos and video by SAC Mayfield.
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Something gentle to share this evening.

Lightning leads Typhoon.
29 Sqn Typhoon pilot Flt Lt Lawton flies in formation with one of our 617 Squadron Lightning aircraft over Farnborough International Airshow earlier this week. #NoOrdinaryJob #RAF100

Walked up from our boat at Doddyke, and we were lucky enough to have the Lancaster fly over us. Met the pilot Seb again and was very lucky to get a flight map absolutely made my day. Can't wait until the next day��

Spent the day (28th May 2018) watching the BBMF take off, display and land at the spotting car park. I got goosebumps as the Lancaster taxied by and our dog jumped a mile when the Spitfire did a fast low pass right overherhead, what a noise from the Merlin. ����

My granddaughter, Shannon Dobinson, has had an amazing day with you. She's super hyper about it all. Just wish we could have been with her to share the fun and experience. Thank you for looking after her X

My dad was stationed here 29 squadron if I remember right . Many happy hours spent here watching the aircraft take off and land as a kid and attending the christmas parties and discos . Not to mention the fun of the open days .

Love this place, especially watching the displays the the guys and girls put on, they are all amazing. How can you find out what days they fly on next week especially. Can anyone help me out on this please.

I have been coming here on and off for years, now living in North Wales so RAF Valley gets most of my visits now but if you see me and camouflage van in the viewpoint pop over and say hi "I'll put the kettle on"

Fantastic family day,sadly last one I’ll be going to as son leaving the RAF.....never know,he may want to rejoin. I’m certainly too old to rejoin,will miss the place,but will still pass by now and then.

Families Day 2018, scorcher of a day, lots of things to do and see. Water stations plentiful to keep hydrated all the station crews polite, friendly and helpful. Aircraft displaying were amazing.All in all a truly memorable day.

Amazing Place. Great place for plane spotters! We always have a amazing time especially our kids!! Our three boys love it, and what a treat when the pilots wave to them, it makes there week!! It's defiantly worth a trip for young RAF enthusiasts and pilots in the making ���

Walked up from our boat at Doddyke, and we were lucky enough to have the Lancaster fly over us. Met the pilot Seb again and was very lucky to get a flight map absolutely made my day. Can't wait until the next day��

Spent the day (28th May 2018) watching the BBMF take off, display and land at the spotting car park. I got goosebumps as the Lancaster taxied by and our dog jumped a mile when the Spitfire did a fast low pass right overherhead, what a noise from the Merlin. ����

My granddaughter, Shannon Dobinson, has had an amazing day with you. She's super hyper about it all. Just wish we could have been with her to share the fun and experience. Thank you for looking after her X

My dad was stationed here 29 squadron if I remember right . Many happy hours spent here watching the aircraft take off and land as a kid and attending the christmas parties and discos . Not to mention the fun of the open days .

Love this place, especially watching the displays the the guys and girls put on, they are all amazing. How can you find out what days they fly on next week especially. Can anyone help me out on this please.

I have been coming here on and off for years, now living in North Wales so RAF Valley gets most of my visits now but if you see me and camouflage van in the viewpoint pop over and say hi "I'll put the kettle on"

Fantastic family day,sadly last one I’ll be going to as son leaving the RAF.....never know,he may want to rejoin. I’m certainly too old to rejoin,will miss the place,but will still pass by now and then.

Families Day 2018, scorcher of a day, lots of things to do and see. Water stations plentiful to keep hydrated all the station crews polite, friendly and helpful. Aircraft displaying were amazing.All in all a truly memorable day.

Amazing Place. Great place for plane spotters! We always have a amazing time especially our kids!! Our three boys love it, and what a treat when the pilots wave to them, it makes there week!! It's defiantly worth a trip for young RAF enthusiasts and pilots in the making ���

Walked up from our boat at Doddyke, and we were lucky enough to have the Lancaster fly over us. Met the pilot Seb again and was very lucky to get a flight map absolutely made my day. Can't wait until the next day��

Spent the day (28th May 2018) watching the BBMF take off, display and land at the spotting car park. I got goosebumps as the Lancaster taxied by and our dog jumped a mile when the Spitfire did a fast low pass right overherhead, what a noise from the Merlin. ����

My granddaughter, Shannon Dobinson, has had an amazing day with you. She's super hyper about it all. Just wish we could have been with her to share the fun and experience. Thank you for looking after her X

My dad was stationed here 29 squadron if I remember right . Many happy hours spent here watching the aircraft take off and land as a kid and attending the christmas parties and discos . Not to mention the fun of the open days .

Love this place, especially watching the displays the the guys and girls put on, they are all amazing. How can you find out what days they fly on next week especially. Can anyone help me out on this please.

I have been coming here on and off for years, now living in North Wales so RAF Valley gets most of my visits now but if you see me and camouflage van in the viewpoint pop over and say hi "I'll put the kettle on"

Fantastic family day,sadly last one I’ll be going to as son leaving the RAF.....never know,he may want to rejoin. I’m certainly too old to rejoin,will miss the place,but will still pass by now and then.

Families Day 2018, scorcher of a day, lots of things to do and see. Water stations plentiful to keep hydrated all the station crews polite, friendly and helpful. Aircraft displaying were amazing.All in all a truly memorable day.

Amazing Place. Great place for plane spotters! We always have a amazing time especially our kids!! Our three boys love it, and what a treat when the pilots wave to them, it makes there week!! It's defiantly worth a trip for young RAF enthusiasts and pilots in the making ���