Our government has decided that the Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight is expendable - and are threatening to withdraw funding. http://petitions. number10. gov.uk/BBMFCuts/ Your petition reads: We the undersigned Petition the Prime Minister to Ensure that the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is not axed in any defence cuts It has been suggested that the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) - which celebrates the sacrifice of those who flew during the 2nd World War - will be cut in the next round of defence cuts. This will be a travesty if it was to go ahead. The BBMF is said to cost a mere £3m a year, less than 0.1% of the defence budget. It is a great delight for all who see their displays, and, if closed, the memory of 'The Few' will be lost. Please vote to ensure that the BBMF is not closed. Simply click on the link above, fill in the form and then pass this on.
I agree totally ..what a sad joke 3 million that's a few lunch functions for all the politicians Really really poor cheers Tony
Don't get too excited chaps. I had read this was refuted even before the petition was active but couldn't remember where. The link below is not what I read but should answer any questions. http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/news/index.cfm?storyid=3177BC8D-5056-A318-A877D2E906A0C1C6
Knowing where and when they are airborne - NOTAMs - (here today 05/05/2014) Training flights select week ahead or day: http://notaminfo.com/node/5 one of the overflights: FLYPAST BY BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT ACFT WI 3NM RADIUS 530646N 0001946W (METHERINGHAM) 14-05-0214/AS7 LOWER: Surface UPPER: 2,100 Feet AMSL FROM: 05 May 2014 13:50 GMT (14:50 BST) TO: 05 May 2014 14:20 GMT (15:20 BST) Or XH558/Red Arrows etc when flying. http://www.flightradar24.com/#52.26,-1.58/7?&_suid=13992890874980055334174762475874
