Oii Oii Ladies, gents and teddy bears. Thank you so much for tuning in to this wonderful experience. Nikos and I could not help but think about the brave men who flew on bombing raids with literally no view…even if they had a view, it would have been dark. The rumbles, the noise, enemy flak, your rear gunner firing as you become aware of fighter aircraft…But we came to think that perhaps the mission kept them focused to think of the possibility of not returning home. It is very easy to be scared or try to imagine and think about what these brave men must have felt and yet, this was just a taxy ride in a non combat environment. I guess ultimately unless you’ve been in combat and focused on your mission and what you have seen could explain why 99% don’t ever talk about it. Many airmen or veterans of any trade that I’ve met, never really went into detail or spoke about it. LEST WE FORGET. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Please support our channel by clicking the LIKE button and subscribing to our channel.

Very special. Passing my prize to Ted & Nikos was well worth it. To see the joy & elation it brought was just fantastic. Claire Bear, Alex & Courtney too were over the moon. Plus the legendary Lancaster & team at East Kirkby...superb. ❤

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

❤️ thank you so much Margo, this was so kind of you to do this

@planelvr07

2 ай бұрын

That was so kind of you to pass this onto Nikos & Ted! Ride of a lifetime, even if only a taxi ride.

@Ronaldl2350

Ай бұрын

Big kudos to you Margo! That was a great gift to Nikos!

@margobaxter8344

Ай бұрын

@@Ronaldl2350 it was a pleasure and delight to see the joy it brought. Seeing people happy & smiling, is priceless. Thank you ❤️

@trespire

Ай бұрын

Wow Margo, that was so kind of you, and a very symbolic gesture if I may add. Following Nevilles videos, and now seeing Nikos & Ted in Just Jane, I can't help but think of all the Bomber Boys that made the ultimate sacrifice. Over 57,000 will be "forever young" צעירים לנצח as we say in Israel. We should honour & cherish their memory, never forget the terrible price to the veterans and their families. I feel that restoring these original war birds to the highest standards is very fitting to their memory.

Someone should have had a wowometer! Can't say I blame Nikos though. Such a great experience for you both. Thank you so much for thinking of filming it for the TCS, and sharing this unique experience with us. Lest we forget the people who sat in there before

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ellesee this was a great experience gifted to us by our kind Margo

This video shows how barebones the inside of how "Just Jane" Lancaster is. A solidly built bomber with no frills and a treat for you also to share with us thank you Nikos. We must remember those too.❤❤❤

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

LEST WE FORGET

@trespire

Ай бұрын

A perfect example of "less is more". Funny how in the midst of battle, we get the most advances in medicine and engineering. As an Ex-structural maintainer/airframe fitter, I can confirm the Lancaster's airframe looks very well designed & optimized for the design loads. Looks minimalistic and fit for purpose. A work of art.

What an incredibly unique and special experience you had last weekend. We’re all so pleased you got to see inside Just Jane and have the taxi ride. It was a unique perspective to ride in the rear section. Margo is an absolute gem for gifting her raffle prize to you and Ted. Seeing this historical plane is a treat each and every year and I have contributed for the last 10 years towards the restoration fund. Fantastic footage and thanks for sharing the inside as I’ve always wondered what it’s like to be in a Lancaster. I bet you’re still on cloud nine after the weekend. The TCS family are all SO proud of you

@margobaxter8344

2 ай бұрын

It was incredible Bex ❤

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Oii oiii Bex, it was an incredible 8 days and this just topped it off. Nikos was literally just talking about bomber command and Just Jane. Moments later this happens. Thanks for the kindness of Margo we got to experience a time travel to bomber command in the Lancaster

I don’t think you pair realise how much you deserved that. First of all. Margo you are a special human being. The most generous and kind person I’ve ever come across. Thank you for giving Ted and Nikos that opportunity. You’ve all worked incredibly hard to grow this channel to what it’s become today. And you always make sure the information and the footage you bring us is perfect, respectful, honouring and just incredibly special. Claire Bear your camera work was awesome. Especially with such a short briefing! Being able to watch someone you admire do something you’ve always wanted to do, I’ve realised is more special than doing it yourself. Especially when that person and Bear do so much for the RAF, heads up charity and so much more. You should all be very proud of your achievements. I’m proud to be just a small part of it. And it’s was super special to share this day with you all

@margobaxter8344

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Alex, what a lovely, kind comment. It was a very special day & spending time with you, Courtney & my Ted family was fantastic. I've always strived to help others and keep people happy because life is too short. Think there were tears in all our eyes when Ted & Nikos were in Just Jane. Claire expertly filmed it too. Incredible day, we will never forget. ❤

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Yo man! What a super comment. Thank you so much. This comment alone shows what a great community we all are. This is the TCS. And also a great comment about watching others do things for your own enjoyment. Nikos will always let me fly before himself, if there was a choice, he always let me go as he enjoys watching me in his place. Great point

amazing, and what a sound, love it, such an iconic plane, thanks for sharing this

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Babs

That's one very lucky bear!

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

You are one lucky bear Ted ! Well deserved for you and Nikos ... And I so hope to see Jane flying again one day ❤️

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Dex

What an amazing honour to be able to go inside and taxi in a Lancaster. Would have thought an emotional experience 🫡

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

It certainly was Captain A. It is very easy to go back in time and we sure did. Very emotional

What a noise, well deserved Ted & Nikos, hope you enjoyed this amazing experience

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

Probably the best value experience day available. From the welcome, ground briefing, aircraft tour, excellent lunch, listening to those engines start, and the taxi ride was superb. I was extremely lucky and was in the cockpit for my actual run. Feels odd to say that it was one of the most enjoyable days I have ever had. You have to respect the thousands that gave their lives in this aircraft and also the team at Just Jane who keep their memory going.

@margobaxter8344

2 ай бұрын

Lovely comment. I hope the generations to come continue to respect and appreciate the Lancaster and other legendary military aircraft. Thank you ❤️

@TedConingsby

Ай бұрын

This was an experience we shall never forget

Thank you for sharing this amazing experience & footage with us all - looks like you all had a fantastic time. Well done to the TCS legend that is Margo too - a lovely gesture to gift this experience to you. Love the Lancaster - my absolute favourite plane and I really hope to see Just Jane take to the skies one day alongside the BBMF Lancaster.

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Oii Oii Vicky thank you so much. Wow, we cannot wait for that day

Momentous Day, it was fabulous with my Ted family. East Kirkby is a fantastic museum. Astonished with the taxi run win. To see Ted & Nikos go in the majestic iconic Lancaster was emotional. ❤

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

It sure was emotional, Nikos had just been talking about bomber command and the sacrifices made and then, moments later, we both set foot in the Lancaster thanks to your kindness. Thank you so much Margo ❤️

An amazing and well deserved experience. Margo's generosity knows no bounds and she is a credit to the TCS. Who knows, maybe Ted will get a flight in "Just Jane" in the future.

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Oii Oii Sie. Thanks man and yeah you just never know

So well deserved ❤❤

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

Fantastic Ted and Nikos getting the chance to ride in Just Jane thanks to Margo wow amazing what a smashing day xxx Well done Nikos, Ted, Kimberley and Margo

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Oii oiii Debbie. Such an amazing day

Dang that must have been such a thrill for you & Ted! I was so touched that Margo did that for you.

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

She is awesome

What an absolute amazing experience, this is on my bucket list to experience this in This fabulous Warbird ❤

Hundreds of fresh solid rivets, new skin in modern AL2024 Alclad (the alloy wasn't yet invented back in the '40s), the smell of fresh zinc cromate. That Lancaster is looking as good, if not better, than the day she left the factory. Thank you so much to Neville for many years of documenting the rebuild process (above and beyond a D-check). Your footage has historical significance for future referance to methods and techniques in the 1940s for Lancaster and other period war birds. Fantastic work by all the techs, airframe, engines, electrics And of corse a big thank you to Nikos, Claire & our Squadron leader Ted🤟 48 thumping merlin cylinders, ooh yahh. Ex structural maintainer/airframe - F4-E, F-16, MD500 & others.

@TedConingsby

Ай бұрын

Oii Oii Trespire thank you very much

Wow. That was just incredible. That sound is just so iconic. Imagine having to sit in that roaring noise and heat hour after hour, at the same time as being focussed on the task at hand. Thanks also to Margo for buying lucky Salmon 339 (had to be Salmon, of course). What a generous soul to gift the winning ticket to Nikos and Ted. The last time you were all at East KIrkby I thought, wouldn't it be great if Nikos was able to take a taxi ride in Just Jane. Well it just goes to prove that dreams do come true, even if that dream is for someone else. Onwards and upwards, Ted.

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

An amazing act of kindness to give Nikos and I an amazing opportunity to be on board a Lancaster for a taxy run. Amazing

Margo what a lovely thing to do!! Thanks for sharing! Love the sound of those 4 Merlins!!

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

@trespire

Ай бұрын

48 cylinder a'thumping. A mechanical syphony of freedom.

Wow indeed, it took me back to my taxi run 3yrs ago gave me goose bumps , was lucky enough to be in the nose , sites sounds smell all just amazing, could here Liz in the background fantastic lady very knowledgeable, It just an amazing thing to do ....

@TedConingsby

Ай бұрын

Oii oiii Kev. It was an amazing experience. Glad you got to experience this too

It's another great video. Love the sound of those engines

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

So fantastic to see where my grandad was positioned on the missions he flew towards the end of the war as a tailgunner, Sadly he never ever spoke about the war and what he did but wow thank you Nikos for showing where he was and what he must of seen.

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Not many ever talk about their experiences, even today’s heroes keep this closed when they have experienced combat.

Well deserved, glad you all had a lovely time ❤ OOH YEAH

@IanWright72

2 ай бұрын

That sound of them Merlins is music 🎶 to your ears..

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian

Go Ted and Nikos!!! What an amazing opportunity!!! Good work Margo on pulling the right Salmon ticket! You are lovely!!

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

She is awesome. What an experience

Was so so privileged to have a taxi run in her a couple of years ago BRILLIANT 👌😎

@TedConingsby

Ай бұрын

An wonderful privilege indeed

What a fantastic experience! Wonderful to see.

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Was a wonderful experience thanks to Margo

excellent job Margo...................and I feel ill if I have to travel backwards in a taxi- can't imagine flying to the Rhine land .....in the dark ! The height of that flight deck off the ground !

@TedConingsby

Ай бұрын

Thanks Steve and Geoff

Amazing such a great experience

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave

WHAT A SOUND !!!! I was going to say noise but it is more than just a noise.

Amazing experience, I will be doing next year for part of my 60th birthday celebrations, can't wait 😊😊

@TedConingsby

Ай бұрын

Enjoy it

Wowzers what a great experience that must of been

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

It was and very moving too

I'm lucky enough to of done the taxi ride on just jane, amazing experience

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

BRILLIANT

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

I did the taxi ride last year I had a VIP day with just Jane and I got to stand behind the pilot great time just waiting for JJ to fly the Lincolnshire skys 😊

Me and the family have been there and i have got to say that it is totally worth it

@TedConingsby

Ай бұрын

Absolutely

Awesome

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

We love a Avro Lancaster especially when its crewed by our Squadron Leader and our deserving presenter. Perfect trip for those who are deserving of the privilege. Nice

@TedConingsby

Ай бұрын

Oiii oiii Dan. Thanks man, this was a very special day

looks like nikos n ted had loads of fun what a beutful aircraft she is

Incredible! (Bit jealous haha!)

Wow, what an experience & privilege to be able to share that with us. Thank you to all

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Oii oiii Julie it was amazing

any tour today of such an historical aircraft that was in service during some of the most hellish days recorded in modern history, that is: during the Great Molotov-Ribbentrop War - would be quite a humbling experience by anyone ✌🌐🔛

@TedConingsby

Ай бұрын

Ted,s stunt double . No beret 🤣

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

It is not permitted board aircraft or fly with your beret on.

Oii,Oii Ted`s list of a/c types must be climbing now!! Awesome video and donated prize! Shout out to Neville Wheeldon who make a weekly update of the hanger progress of the restoration. And remember folks, Like Comment and subscribe to both channels

@TedConingsby

Ай бұрын

Thanks David

oh yeah

Magnificent ❤

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

Well done ted your a pilot. forgot wheres your wings.

wow Ted dont knom how you do it your in charge a gain.

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

❤this is beautiful ted and nikos ❤lest we forget ❤ ❤

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Oii Oii Sally

Just the best sight to see. Lancaster is without doubt, top of my bucket list.. Always evaded me. However at least I get to witness this today. Very cool. A day filled with someone else sacrificing their prize to give Ted and Nikos the pleasure. Ive met, so many kind and giving people on this channel. Whether its sharing knowledge, sharing pictures, experiences or giving your raffle ticket prize to somebody else. Undoubtedly a Selfess act. ❤ Apt that it should be such a generous member we all know. You know who you are. Thoroughly deserved Nikos and Ted. I hope you smile everytime you see the Lancaster. An update on the flight log is in order! A new heading is required? Our Presenter Nikos and his flights. May this be one of many.

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Oii Oii Dan thank you very much. It was so unexpected and awesome kindness

Great video, nice to catch up with you and the crew on monday

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Oii oiii great to see you again man

stunning

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Ho lucky man it would’ve been nice to have lift off but what a buzz it must to have been.an congrats to you and ted for getting 50.3k subs. the only way is up for you guys hopefully I’ll bump into you an ted for a oii oii or a ooooorrrr ha ha shiver down the back bone moment .and thanks for some awesome moments cheers @paddylove71

@TedConingsby

2 ай бұрын

Oii Oii Patrick. It was an honour to experience this thanks for Margo

Another great video, and another entry for the Log Book.. You are one very lucky bear.