ProjectPropeller @ProjectProp
Project Propeller is an annual reunion for WWII aircrew, to which they are flown from all over the UK in light aircraft by current volunteer pilots. projectpropeller.org Joined May 2014-
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My name’s on the wall, looks like I’ve got to do it now 😮 Nearing my sponsorship target too…. @RNIB @LondonMarathon justgiving.com/page/darren-le…
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Some lovely and poignant content of our Last Rally
Some lovely and poignant content of our Last Rally
Our heroes 💪🇬🇧
Current Wx conditions from Wolverhampton Tower, looking west and east Fly safely if you're joining us today
ProjectPropeller retweeted
TE311 performed three passes at the 2021 @ProjectProp event held at Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green yesterday. Video in the link below! Project Propeller Spitfire flypasts - Halfpenny Green youtu.be/xmd6qdhrWUU via @YouTube
First aircraft down. View from the hangar
0830 East and West East cloud base 3,000ft, few at 500; above the field 9,000ft (Readings from Tower) Plan your own flight, fly safely 👍
0730 Wx: first photo facing east, showing rain that has blown through. Second facing west, looking much brighter.
Set up well underway for tomorrow's event. Just need the weather to behave itself now...🤞
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An emotional farewell to a true hero… performed a flypast for his 100 birthday last year, this year I scattered rose petals at his remembrance. Amazing stories and a very interesting log book @MandyHickson @jo_salter @carolvorders @ProjectProp @RoyalAirForce @RAFBBMF
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Gt uncle Ronnie on Skype #RAFBomberboy turns 101yrs 13th Sept & he will be the first BRITISH RAF veteran invited on this years Washington veterans flight Sept .17th #proud @RoyalAirForce @ProjectProp @stevedarlow @smallpressnix @CazDeverill @auriole_wells ❤️
ProjectPropeller retweeted
Should anyone want signed copies of #AboveUsTheStars for Christmas gifts, I have only 36 copies left! How mad is that? Almost sold out in within 2 months of publication. More copies of #HorsekeepersDaughter have just arrived. You can buy both for £20 plus p&p. Link in bio or DM
If you've not already ordered... what are you waiting for? 🤔😊👍🏻
If you've not already ordered... what are you waiting for? 🤔😊👍🏻
Superb work Steve and Nigel, and thanks to everyone at Newcastle Airport who made it possible
Superb work Steve and Nigel, and thanks to everyone at Newcastle Airport who made it possible
Very much look forward to reading this book. If you might like a copy, please buy direct from the author at justcuriousjane.com It makes a big difference. You can also read Jane's piece about PP2018 there.
Very much look forward to reading this book. If you might like a copy, please buy direct from the author at justcuriousjane.com It makes a big difference. You can also read Jane's piece about PP2018 there.
ProjectPropeller retweeted
Should’ve been attending the wonderful @ProjectProp Second World War aircrew reunion at Halfpenny Green today. It’s a truly fabulous project, organised by some very dedicated people. Here’s a thing I wrote about it in 2018 ♥️ justcuriousjane.com/project-propel…
One for my aviation friends to add to their collection 👍
One for my aviation friends to add to their collection 👍
Looking forward to tackling this beauty from @JohnNicholRAF. Pleased to see quite a few of "our" boys featuring...#Lancaster
As part of the Royal Air Force Association "Project Entertain" initiative, on Friday at 11am I'm giving a Zoom presentation about Project Propeller. I'll cover PP's history, the planning aspects of an event, and recall some veteran stories/ experiences. rafa.org.uk/operation-conn…
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To commemorate and celebrate #VEDay75 with love to all the “folks that I know” We Will Meet Again ❤️🤍💙 #wellmeetagain (full video can be found here youtu.be/YaBMMP84j6Y)
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