LANCASHIRE LANDING WENT AHEAD SEE THE VIDEO!
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:44 pm
The “Lancashire Landing” Beach Party will take place on Pilling Sands, Knott End, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire on the weekend of 4th-5th September 2010. The plan is to land on the beach on Saturday. Refreshments can be purchased in Knott End which is a short walk away. Later in the day we will then fly to Rossall Field (Tarn Farm) where we will move to the local village of Cockerham for an evening meal at the Manor Inn and refreshments of a stronger nature. Camping at Rossall will be free.
What is this all in aid of I hear you ask?
On the 25th of April 1915 one of the most gallant actions in the history of the British Army took place at ‘W’ Beach at Helles on the Gallipoli Peninsular. 1000 men of the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers stormed the beach under withering fire from the Turkish defenders. During the course of this action 6 Victoria Crosses were won by the Regiment. The Fusiliers took the beach but at horrendous cost. Of the first 200 men who landed only 21 survived. 600 men of the Battalion were killed or wounded. The beach was later re-named “Lancashire Landing” in honour of the Fusiliers. This action was later referred to the “6 VC’s before breakfast”.
The Fusiliers are still with us today and are now the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. They have an in house charity called the “Fusiliers Aid Society” which helps Fusiliers their widows and dependents financially when they have fallen on hard times through no fault of their own. This is particularly relevant in the current climate with our forces deployed on operations and the fact that the Regiment suffered a lot of casualties during a recent tour in Afghanistan.
All we ask is that you make a small donation of your choice to the charity. Mr Sutcliffe (Farmer) has waived the £3 landing fee at Tarn Farm and has asked that the monies go to this very worthy cause. Our Just Giving Page is at http://www.justgiving.com/Lancashire...ng-Beach-Party
The Bay Flying Club based at Rossall Field (Tarn Farm) are going to provide the logistic support for this event.
If the weather is bad we again we will postpone to next year. In other words we need to be flexible. We will be in consultation with HM Coastguard so these dates may be tweaked depending on their advice.
This is an unusual event that should be a lot of fun. It will be open to Light Aircraft, Microlights, Autogyros and Paramotors. Further details will be posted on this site in due course.
Please note that Light Aircraft returning to Rossall Field must be capable of landing on a 305metre strip so Short Take Off and Landing cabability is a must. Nearest AVGAS is at Blackpool. Fuel runs for MOGAS will be available. If you are unable to get in to Rossall then we will be glad to see you at Knott End on the Saturday anyway.
Further detailed instructions will be posted on this site prior to the weekend which must be read prior to attending. A decision as to whether to run the event pending weather will also be posted on this site by evening Thursday 1st June.
(A Northern Aviators Production)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/northernaviators/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NORTHE...8139613?v=wall
What is this all in aid of I hear you ask?
On the 25th of April 1915 one of the most gallant actions in the history of the British Army took place at ‘W’ Beach at Helles on the Gallipoli Peninsular. 1000 men of the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers stormed the beach under withering fire from the Turkish defenders. During the course of this action 6 Victoria Crosses were won by the Regiment. The Fusiliers took the beach but at horrendous cost. Of the first 200 men who landed only 21 survived. 600 men of the Battalion were killed or wounded. The beach was later re-named “Lancashire Landing” in honour of the Fusiliers. This action was later referred to the “6 VC’s before breakfast”.
The Fusiliers are still with us today and are now the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. They have an in house charity called the “Fusiliers Aid Society” which helps Fusiliers their widows and dependents financially when they have fallen on hard times through no fault of their own. This is particularly relevant in the current climate with our forces deployed on operations and the fact that the Regiment suffered a lot of casualties during a recent tour in Afghanistan.
All we ask is that you make a small donation of your choice to the charity. Mr Sutcliffe (Farmer) has waived the £3 landing fee at Tarn Farm and has asked that the monies go to this very worthy cause. Our Just Giving Page is at http://www.justgiving.com/Lancashire...ng-Beach-Party
The Bay Flying Club based at Rossall Field (Tarn Farm) are going to provide the logistic support for this event.
If the weather is bad we again we will postpone to next year. In other words we need to be flexible. We will be in consultation with HM Coastguard so these dates may be tweaked depending on their advice.
This is an unusual event that should be a lot of fun. It will be open to Light Aircraft, Microlights, Autogyros and Paramotors. Further details will be posted on this site in due course.
Please note that Light Aircraft returning to Rossall Field must be capable of landing on a 305metre strip so Short Take Off and Landing cabability is a must. Nearest AVGAS is at Blackpool. Fuel runs for MOGAS will be available. If you are unable to get in to Rossall then we will be glad to see you at Knott End on the Saturday anyway.
Further detailed instructions will be posted on this site prior to the weekend which must be read prior to attending. A decision as to whether to run the event pending weather will also be posted on this site by evening Thursday 1st June.
(A Northern Aviators Production)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/northernaviators/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NORTHE...8139613?v=wall