Talk: A Tale of Two Lancs by Mike Chatterton

Join Mike Chatterton for an engaging talk about his experiences piloting two iconic Lancasters: the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's 'City of Lincoln' and the privately owned 'Just Jane' at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre.

Mike retired from the RAF in 2013 after nearly 40 years as a multi-engine aircraft pilot with the rank of Flight Lieutenant. He graduated from RAF College Cranwell in 1976 and flew the AEW Shackleton at Lossiemouth before transitioning to the Maritime Nimrod at Kinloss. In 1989, he posted to Coningsby with the aim of flying the Lancaster with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

As a current Lancaster pilot, he was invited to operate the East Kirkby aircraft when restored to taxiing condition in 1995, providing passenger rides and continuing to do so ever since. He also taxis the Mosquito NF2 at East Kirkby. After nine years at Coningsby, he transferred to 51 Squadron at Waddington flying the Nimrod R1, participating in operations in the Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya. On 29 July 2011, he delivered the last airworthy Nimrod to Kemble, completing his final flying tour.

Mike is particularly proud that his father, John, was also a Lancaster pilot during World War II, and they frequently performed together at Coningsby and East Kirkby. The presentation includes still photographs and short video clips documenting these unique experiences.

The talk will be held in the NAAFI function room at 1:30 pm, followed by tea and cake at 3:00 pm. Please note that admission to the Centre is not included in the ticket price.