It is one of the most iconic aircraft of the Second World War.
Of the some 7, 377 built, (430 in Canada) there are only two flying Lancaster bombers left.
One is Canadian, the other is British.
Earlier this summer, the legendary Canadian plane flew across the Atlantic to join the British example in several airshows and commemorative events.
However, after several hugely appreciated appearances at air events in the UK, a recent failure of engine No 4, resulted in an unscheduled landing at another airstrip.
The plane was grounded for several days while crew worked around the clock to remove the limping engine and replace with a temporary loaner.
This meant if mised a couple of airshows where the two bombers together were to be a featured sight.
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Musem Lancaster is now back in the air flying on a borrowed engine supplied by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
The two magnificent aircraft are expected to participate in shows this weekend in Scotland and Ireland.
Meanwhile, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum issued a news release warning the plane’s planned return to Hamilton on Sept. 22 may be delayed if it cannot come up with the funds to repair the broken engine.
These engines are now very rare and extremely expensive to maintain and repair. The museum is appealing to both the Canadian and British public for funds to help with the additional costs.
Lancaster bombers with British and Canadian crew achieved one of the single most daring raids of the entire war when they came together as a special unit called the Dambusters to destroy heavily defended dams in Germany to distrupt war production.
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