JohnS Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 $79,100? Here's a link to the story; http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/79-100-bid-lands-seat-on-lancaster-bomber-europe-trip-1.2639936 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hal Marshman Sr Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Not much, they'd have to pay me. The stewardesses are ugly, and the meal service doesn't exist except in brown bags. Cold, drafty, and noisy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I believe I read where it cost approximately 50,000 pounds to build a Lancaster during WWII (give or take depending on the source and year etc). I believe that was close to $84,000 or $85,000 USD in 1943 (again, give or take). So, $70,100 today just for a single flight sure seems like a lot of coin...rare flight or not! When that time machine gets invented I am going back and stocking up on Warbirds... :lol: Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 $79,100? Here's a link to the story; http://www.cbc.ca/ne...-trip-1.2639936 If I had the funds to get the winning bid I'd do more than just pay for a seat. Being that it will be flying across the pond and on a tour over in the UK, the cost of doing all that will be about $650,000. I would sponsor the whole 'mission' and more! That truly is a once in a lifetime experience being able to fly in and tour with an Avro Lancaster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 There are people out there, that this is not a large sum of money. I know, sounds crazy, right?! If I could afford it, I'd definitely pay it. Once in a lifetime experience and all that...at the same time, if I could drop 80k without batting an eye...I'd be flying escort for the Lanc' in my P-51 for the trip. Hey, I'm glad the CWH got a lot more than it was likely asking for. Brilliant way to raise funds. I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing that beautiful aircraft this weekend down in VA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) My grandfather was with #6 Group RCAF Bomber Command on the Halifax and then Lancaster. I remember when he first saw the CWHM Lanc fly by soon after it's initial restoration. The look on his face was enough for me. It seemed like he had a story for every inch of the aircraft as we did a walk around. These aircraft mean a lot on so many levels. The things my grandfather said to me get passed down to my kids... and I hope continues from there. How many other vets will live on through stories they told while walking around "their" Spitfire, Fortress, Mustang, Liberator, Thunderbolt, Corsair, Hellcat, etc etc? Priceless aircraft! :cheers:/> Edited May 13, 2014 by Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 What?! Hasnt everyone flown in a P-51 Mustang? -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnS Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Here's a link to a recent newspaper article showing the guy that bought the flight in the Lancaster. There's some nice shots of the Lanc in the article & video. National Post - August 1, 2014 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I flew on the Lanc for free. It was on our base in the early 90s and their batteries required service. In return for the work I was onboard for the fly past the next day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KenM Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I believe I read where it cost approximately 50,000 pounds to build a Lancaster during WWII (give or take depending on the source and year etc). I believe that was close to $84,000 or $85,000 USD in 1943 (again, give or take). So, $70,100 today just for a single flight sure seems like a lot of coin...rare flight or not! When that time machine gets invented I am going back and stocking up on Warbirds... :lol:/> Cheers! That's a pretty cheap pound the exchane was roughly 1GBP = $3.25 GBP so about $160,00 to $165,000 give or take. A P-47 was $85,000 in 1945 A B-17 in 1945 was $187,000, B-24 in 1944 $215,000 all of these are rough costs since they were purchased in in blocks and the price went down with with more being built. Seventy grand it's once in a lifetime. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Good on him. It really is one of those things that normally all the money in the world can't buy so if you've got it, & he obviously has with 12 Ferraris, hell, I'd have gone for it too.:) Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Not much, they'd have to pay me. The stewardesses are ugly, and the meal service doesn't exist except in brown bags. Cold, drafty, and noisy. Tony Hayes is not THAT ugly, and he has lost some weight since his heart attack, hubba hubba. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gary1701 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Gents, The Lanc is at Keflavik now and is supposedly flight planned into RAF Coningsby tomorrow at around 13:30 local. They're apparently planning on quite an arrival with the BBMF Lanc and Red Arrows also involved. I have the day booked off work and am going to try and get there, despite the local council trying to prevent people visiting by closing roads around the airfield. They seem to be under the impression that thousands will turn up on the country roads around the airfield, which is strange because they never reacted like this a year ago when the Saudi's where in and the place was busy with enthusiasts/photographers. Predictably, after several weeks of sunshine and soaring temperatures it's going be damp and grey tomorrow, but I'm still going to give it a go. If I get anything decent I'll post it up. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I believe I read where it cost approximately 50,000 pounds to build a Lancaster during WWII (give or take depending on the source and year etc). I believe that was close to $84,000 or $85,000 USD in 1943 (again, give or take). So, $70,100 today just for a single flight sure seems like a lot of coin...rare flight or not! When that time machine gets invented I am going back and stocking up on Warbirds... Cheers! The average salary in the UK at the time was about £250-270 which is equal to about £15,000 today. A £50,000 Lanc cost a hell of a lot more than the sum paid for the seat. Its near £3,000,000 in todays money btw. adjusted for inflation and converting to decimal pounds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 The average salary in the UK at the time was about £250-270 which is equal to about £15,000 today. A £50,000 Lanc cost a hell of a lot more than the sum paid for the seat. Its near £3,000,000 in todays money btw. adjusted for inflation and converting to decimal pounds Honestly...for the love of Pete I was merely trying to point out that the cost for one flippin' flight on the Lanc today was nearly...nearly...as much as it cost to build the whole bloody aircraft back in WWII. I did a simple Google search and came up with this: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Lancaster If the math isn't correct...oh well! Contact the site linked and have them change their number. I wasn't writing a dissertation on the subject, merely making...or attempting...to make a simple point. Gee wiz it's getting to the point that you can't post something simple and light hearted here anymore without getting "fact checked" at every turn. Good granny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Tony Hayes is not THAT ugly, and he has lost some weight since his heart attack, hubba hubba. What!?!? When did that happen? Hope he's okay. BTW...my wife bought me a one hour flight in the CWH Lancaster for our anniversary about 10 years back. Unbelievable. I've spoken to some men who served on Lancs during the war. My wife's generousity gives me some very brief perspective into their world and the dangers they faced (even though they all say they were just doing their duty). Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Last I heard he is relaxing at home for a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
71roadrunner426 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I wouldn't pay anything, I'm to scared to fly on anything. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Honestly...for the love of Pete I was merely trying to point out that the cost for one flippin' flight on the Lanc today was nearly...nearly...as much as it cost to build the whole bloody aircraft back in WWII. I did a simple Google search and came up with this: http://en.m.wikipedi.../Avro_Lancaster If the math isn't correct...oh well! Contact the site linked and have them change their number. I wasn't writing a dissertation on the subject, merely making...or attempting...to make a simple point. Gee wiz it's getting to the point that you can't post something simple and light hearted here anymore without getting "fact checked" at every turn. Good granny. Value is what you were talking about, and I pointed out that something of that value then would be a different value now because of inflation and the fact that the whole currency changed since then! We do not work in Pounds Shillings and Pence any more. If you translate the cost of one into the other then the other must go into the one otherwise its meaningless Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Value is what you were talking about, and I pointed out that something of that value then would be a different value now because of inflation and the fact that the whole currency changed since then! We do not work in Pounds Shillings and Pence any more. If you translate the cost of one into the other then the other must go into the one otherwise its meaningless Actually Electro no, that wasn't what I was talking about. You missed my point...both posts/points...entirely. So honestly just forget it (if you feel like debating then take it up with the website in the link I provided). It isn't worth anymore of my time...the moment has long since past as they say. Again, why people can't just take a light hearted simple post and take it as such and move on rather then attempt to prove like they know something that nobody else does and turn it into a debate is beyond me. I miss those days here on ARC... <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Don, on 08 August 2014 - 01:05 PM, said: Beautiful aircraft. My grandfather served on Lancs with #6 Group RCAF Bomber Command. Enjoy having her visit.! What a treat. DON, MY late Uncle was a LAC during WWII in the RAF & he worked on LANCASTERS, SPITFIRES,and even some float planes. She certainly does look quite a MAJESTIC DAME , AND SHE IS QUITE PRETTY The gentlemen who was lucky enough to pay towards his flight is shown here sitting in the door way .. If he can afford to do that then good lucK to him as he values the most historic of events, and remembers all those Veterans sitting in the Hangar who fought in her and lost many a friend in her ... ALL THOSE VETERANS WILL HAVE THEIR HEARTS FULL OF SWEET AND SAD MEMORIES. GOD BLESS THEM.. More photos and articles http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/08/08/aviation-news-cwhm-lancaster-kb726-c-gvra-arrival-signals-start-of-lancaster-bomber-tour/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 If I was a millionaire then I value MY late Uncles and His Wife's work in WWII AND their contribution by taking a ride in the Lancaster ;and I would be humbled by the experience and thank GOD that if it had not being for people like them, and your Grandfather Don, then I wouldn't have the freedom nor the PEACE I live in.. ... I would think paying any amount would be regarded as a gift to maintain the upkeep of the Canadian Lancaster and it's heritage... And any affiliated museum relating to it... {I wish MY own millionaire banker uncle had paid for a trip so at least I could have had photos of the GREAT DAME in the house :wub: } I don't envy M.Munson for paying such a huge amount... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Don Have a sweet short look AT THIS... It's raining heavily when she came in... http://www.aol.co.uk/video/remaining-flying-lancaster-bombers-united-again/518361756/ Edited August 9, 2014 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Don Have a sweet short AT THIS... It's raining heavily when she came in... http://www.aol.co.uk/video/remaining-flying-lancaster-bombers-united-again/518361756/ It truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Worlds last two flyable Lancasters in the same airspace. And to think there was once Lanc after Lanc parked wing to wing on a single airdrome during World War II. Thanks for the link ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) It truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Worlds last two flyable Lancasters in the same airspace. And to think there was once Lanc after Lanc parked wing to wing on a single airdrome during World War II. Thanks for the link :thumbsup:/> ! Don I went yo the East Kirby air show last weekend in lincolnshire and Saw, heard and watched JUST JANE, the AVROE LANCASTER.. If I could post the photos I would.. I don't have that PHOTO BUCKET thingy.. Yes quite an achievement in MY lifetime for them to be together.. And I wonder how long they worked to make this day(days, months) Possible. I would have gone but duty called!!! Glad you enjoyed the photos etc. Edited August 9, 2014 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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