For Those who Love Canada and Warbirds

**Jock Scot** · 29th August 14, 07:35 AM

I saw it! When I was down South a week or so ago. Well actually, I saw two, flying together. Those Merlin engines have a sound all of their own and even after too many decades have passed, I can recognise the sound instantly.

**plaid preacher** · 29th August 14, 08:02 AM

Thanks for the pictures, Alex. I used to live in the Hamilton area, and so had the good fortune of seeing her in flight on many occasions. I am jealous that you got to go inside... that is a privilege that even visitors to the museum don't get. I am waiting for photos of the two Lancasters flying together to show up. (The last two flying airframes, 1 in the UK and 1 here in Canada). I have a gentleman in my congregation who was a tail gunner on the Lancaster and flew 24 missions. When I visited him recently I told him about the Lancaster from Canada making the transatlantic flight and promised that I would bring pictures of the two flying together during my next visit.

**Jock Scot** · 29th August 14, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by plaid preacher

Thanks for the pictures, Alex. I used to live in the Hamilton area, and so had the good fortune of seeing her in flight on many occasions. I am jealous that you got to go inside... that is a privilege that even visitors to the museum don't get. I am waiting for photos of the two Lancasters flying together to show up. (The last two flying airframes, 1 in the UK and 1 here in Canada). I have a gentleman in my congregation who was a tail gunner on the Lancaster and flew 24 missions. When I visited him recently I told him about the Lancaster from Canada making the transatlantic flight and promised that I would bring pictures of the two flying together during my next visit.

Google is your friend! I am not cleaver enough to do the link thing, but if you google " last two flying Lancasters" there are several articles there, including videos. Turn up the sound!!

**Tomak** · 29th August 14, 08:24 AM

Great pictures, thanks for sharing.

**Liam** · 29th August 14, 08:25 AM

Thank you for posting this. One of my Uncles was shot down while returning from a bombing run. He lies forever in Holland.

**creagdhubh** · 29th August 14, 08:40 AM

Cracking photos, Alex! Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,

**416 Rigby** · 29th August 14, 09:47 AM

I've been an aircraft freak since I was a little boy. After a career in military aviation, I still look up when I hear one fly over. The old warbirds are extra special, and the Lancaster is a gem. The bomb bay is enormous! Thanks for the story!

I love Canada as well. I married a wonderful BC gal.

**416 Rigby** · 29th August 14, 09:55 AM

I watched this fascinating documentary with Ewan MacGregor a while ago. His brother, an RAF Tornado pilot, trains to fly the Lancaster. Highly recommend.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JnzNJ-RXIi8

**Lodrorigdzin** · 29th August 14, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Liam

Thank you for posting this. One of my Uncles was shot down while returning from a bombing run. He lies forever in Holland.

Any idea where? Years ago I was involved in a project that marked, excavated and documented downed war planes in Noord Oost Polder and Flevoland.

http://www.omroepflevoland.nl/Nieuws...iegtuigcrashes

**Liam** · 29th August 14, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by Lodrorigdzin

Any idea where? Years ago I was involved in a project that marked, excavated and documented downed war planes in Noord Oost Polder and Flevoland.

http://www.omroepflevoland.nl/Nieuws...iegtuigcrashes

He is buried in Heerde Cemetary. He was a Flight Officer. He signed up in 1939, died age 23 years in November, 1944.