Impossible to describe what it meant to see the Canadians back in our skies without emotion taking over but the crowds and the tailbacks wherever VERA went said it all, and this visit will stay in the memories of all who were there. As one of your crew said in the clip, you’re not just visitors to the UK, you are family.
There's not enough words that can be used to say thank you for bringing VeRA over to tour with Thumper. A nation got to see and hear the unique sights and sounds of 2 beautiful lancs in formation
I was very fortunate along with my dad to be allowed onto the Canadian Lancaster when visiting Canada. It was only when we got in that we realized just how cramped it was and understood that the chances of all the crew bailing out when needed would have been extremely difficult. The courage of those men was second to none.
One of the aspects that struck me of the remarkable Canadian crew is the amount of time they spent talking to the people through the fence at Coningsby. It wasn't just a cursory wave to acknowledge their presence but they went over and fully engaged with them, and took a great deal of time to talk and share their stories with them as if the fence was not there. I've watched my copy several times now and it never ceases to move me at how humble they are. True ambassadors to their aircraft, their museum, their country and the memory to all who are buried in the corner of a foreign field or who are "still on Ops". To each and every one of the crew and the team behind the tour, I THANK YOU for coming to see us in the UK (I saw you at Prestwick, Scotland) and for the 55,573 LEST WE FORGET.
I'm sorry im a year late to thank you for your lovely and heart warming comment. I was so thrilled when I first heard that our cherished Vera was going to cross the pond to visit. You wonderful Brits treated our pilots and crew like they were royalty . The outpouring of thanks and gratitude we received deeply touched our hearts . It was an incredibly emotional time ,and im so proud and honoured that we are more than friends, we are family 🇨🇦❤🇬🇧❤
@@msgilmourgirl Yes indeed family. And once the Pantons complete their restoration of NX611 “Just Jane” and she flies again then your return would be even more appreciated, who knows??
VeRA is the decommissioned Lancaster that stood as a memorial to the airmen who were trained at Sky Harbour Airport in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, where I now live. I remember when she was dismantled and taken to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum and painstakingly restored to airworthiness condition. She also made return trips to Goderich, and I was pleased to tour through her the last time she was here. It's a great privilege for me to have known her, and the trip she made to the UK and fly in tandem with "Thumper" is absolutely tremendous. Well done, guys!
Dear Barry my dad was one of the guys from Melbourne Australia who trained in Canada to fly Lancs, first with bomber command , then with Pathfinder group,He also flew on the Dresden raid and flew the first prisoners of war back home to England in an unmanned aircraft Regards kaye Fergusson.
2014 was the best aviation summer of my life and that's a long time, VeRA and Thumper together was an amazing sight and sound and we British enthusiasts took the Canadians to our hearts with Canadian flags all over the place and huge crowds wherever they went, I can't even watch this trailer without getting emotional again so I can't wait for the DVD to come out.
THANK YOU so much for the effort you put into getting VeRA to the UK, I was at RAF Conningsby on the day she arrived, the weather was poor and then it rained, the moment it stopped raining myself and my son climbed out of the car and someone shouted "she's here!" and there in the horrid sky was a thing of beauty! The next time I saw her I had an extremely busy day at work and didn't think I would make it back to my home town of Lincoln (Bomber county) in time, I rushed around like a bee on drugs, got all my jobs done ASAP and rushed back to a field near the where new bomber memorial is to be built and made it with about 40 mins to spare, in the distance I could hear the roar of Merlins, followed by Merlins again and then the roar of Vulcan XH558 and over the house tops of Bracebridge heath watched two lancs and her turbine powered Avro sister rise in the air and disappear in the distance to join up in formation...a few minutes later someone was heard to shout "here they come" and slowly but surely 3 Avro sisters in formation passed over our heads....I got a few reasonable photos with the tears in my eyes. You made 2014 the best year of my life and many others lives and we will never forget those incredible moments. Thank you. P.S. I'm sure I speak of the whole of the UK 'You are MORE than welcome back and PLEASE DO!'
I just loved this clip , my father flew one of these aircraft in the second world war with Pathfinder force,He flew the first prisoners of war back to England, and they had to fly without guns. Dad, an Aussie , had a mixed crew of Aussies , a scots man and a couple of English, they were all so young Kaye Fergusson Sydney Australia.
I showed the trailer to my father Norman Etheridge, the original Project Engineer on the restoration of the Lancaster. He is so looking forward to seeing the whole thing. It will be his way of taking that trip to tour the UK with the Lanc, something he always dreamed of doing. The film looks amazing and it will be wonderful for everyone to know the story behind the huge undertaking of bringing VeRA and Thumper together.
im from Lincoln in the UK RAF Waddington just south of the city was the first operational home to the first Lancaster Bombers...also home base for crews from Canada, Australia as well as British crews ..... and once again our great city echos to the sound of not just 4 (we love our Lady) but 8 mighty Merlins /Packards thanks for bringing her to us here in Bomber County , and my VeRA always be Welcome here. thanks for the memories .....Less we forget ..
I am always blown away by the fact that the Canadian Lancaster was flown under her own power all the way from Canada, the longest stint being 7 hours to Reykjavik.🤤🤤🤤
If they could get "Just Jane" airworthy again. Three in the air, THAT would be something even more special. Excellent salute to the WWII crews and families.
@@livelongandprosper169 You are several years ahead of yourself I’m afraid. NX611 “Just Jane” is being restored to airworthy condition but is many years away from its first flight. If you have not done so yet then join “The Rivet Club” and help make it so quicker.
@@juleshathaway3894 The guys at East Kirby are doing an excellent job on limited budget. I have every expectation they will successfully get 'Just Jane' flying again.
@@paulluce2557 They are indeed Paul and I have been donating since the Rivet Club started. I have every intention of being there on that historic day, it will come and we will have a three ship.
very lucky to live near "VERA"...saw her fly by a few times today and then an hour later visited the Can Warplane Museum and see her in full display :-)
+Max Myers So true..I was born well after the lads and lasses gave everything to protect our freedom...Just watched this on boxing day with a JD honey in my hand,a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye...lest we forget.
Love the sound & power of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engines on a Lancaster. The bomber that saved England and the Queen. Breathtaking watching the Lancaster and its surviving crew thanking the ole' bird and keeping them safe. God Bless those veterans and to all.
How lucky were we to be a part of history? Once in a Lanc time will be a summer I will never forget. Dusty eyes yet again. Cant wait for this to be released. Thank you all for making it possible.
I SAW THEM AT FAIRFORD!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME As an ex RAF aircraft fitter and also a pilot I am so proud of our veterans and what they did for our country. HOWEVER ANOTHER Lancaster is being stripped to bare metal up North and put back into airwrothy condition so hopefully I may see THREE LANCASTERS fly before I go to join the 'squadrons in the sky'?!!!! Brings a tear to the eye and long lost memories of when Britain WAS Great :((
My favourite bomber of all time every time I hear the distinct sound of the fantastic MERLIN engines just makes my hair stand up on my neck and the thoughts of all the guys who flew them in war and lost there lives. We should never forget them or these fantastic bombers. My respect goes out to the the aircraft and more importantly the 'boys' who flew them and turned them into men! Lincoln is my city of birth and I feel proud that Lincolnshire is the home of this special aircraft 'City of Lincoln'…………..my dream is to have a flight in her!
I stood on the roof of my terrace house the Lancaster was flying across the sky at low level slow and majestic the crew seemed to notice the madman waving his arms and they seemed to turn towards me they flew over my house they waved and I sobbed four spitfire engines carrying this work of art it was a dream come true magical god bless the RAF
Stephen Diskin. No matter what is said the Avro Lancaster was the best bomber during WW2. The 2 left flying today congratulations to all the people keeping them airborne. Also to the groundcrews who kept them in the air as well as the crew who flew them the Commonwealth salutes you.
Thanks from WWII Video Archives to have shared the links of this wonderful video on our site! It has been published right now on the site, and this evening will be on our FB pages. Thanks again, guys, thanks for your job and all the best !!!!!
Awesome ! Emotionally reliving last summer's tour all over again... So looking forward to renewing our acquaintance with Vera at her home in Hamilton this September !!
I STOOD UNDERNEATH 'VERA'' , IN HER HAMILTON HOME. IT WAS MAY 2014. I HAD A GREAT CONVERSATION WITH SOME OF THESES GUYS, IT WAS JUST A FEW WEEKS BEFORE SHE TOOK OFF ON HER GREAT VOYAGE. THEY WERE ALL SO ENTHUSIASTIC AND CONFIDENT. THEY REMAINED SO, DURING THE WHOLE OF THEIR TRIUMPHANT VISIT TO THE UK. SUPER HEROES ALL.
Magnificent, emotional, eloquent, historic. I'm out of adjectives- Seeing the old vets always gets to me and forwarding this on to colleagues it elicited the same results. Heroes all, you have done well indeed.
I consider it a privilege to have seen the two of them flying together at Duford UK. If Just Jane ever flies (and that is slowly coming closer unless the CAA stop it) please, please bring yours over again so that we can have the privilege of seeing something that hasn't happened in over 70 years - 3 Lancasters in formation.
loved seeing them both, a must have reminder of a wonderful summer, and an horrendous period of history. once again thanks to everyone who made this happen
Saw the movie last night...awesome! To think that none of Veterans Affairs, National Defence or any branch of the Canadian Gov't wanted to help in any part of this event is appalling. Well done to the Museum and all involved.
+StevieP I've just watched it,amazing video-I was lucky enough to see them display over East Kirkby while Just Jane was taxiing up and down the airstrip,12 merlins and 3 Lancs together is something i'll never forget.
So sorry you guys missed the Shoreham airshow. Me and my father travelled from Denmark to see you flying with PA474. Still happy you and the aircraft got home safely. Keep Her flying! Lest we forget
What a great vid love every second of it . Welcome home Canada Two great countries together with two great planes making music in the sky’s thanks for this great vid as well
Mike Whelan I can't top that, but I was in Canada last May and visited 'Vera' at Hamilton Museum,( stroked her underside) took many photographs, and spoke with crew member's about the upcoming tour--very decent and friendly guys too.
Fantastic,always good to see a Lancaster fly, 2 is a bonus, maybe we will see a third airworthy, Just Jane is being restored, and hopefully will fly again.
Can't wait to see it! I had the privilege attending a presentation by John McClenaghan recently and the pictures and video clips he shared were wonderful.
What a treat it would be to see these historic beauties in person. I enjoyed this video tremendously. Brought a tear to my eye. I look forward to seeing the full-length version when available. I have taken flights on 2 B-17's that tour, and I hope to take one on 'Fifi' (the only flying B-29) next time she visits within driving distance of where I reside. All of these legendary aircraft and those that flew and serviced them deserve our utmost respect on Memorial Day and everyday!
dmfinpa I live very near where one of these Lanc's resides (in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada). She flies over my house or boat quite often, often with a B-25 Mitchel. A couple of years ago 'Fifi' was here as well and I was lucky enough to see all 3 flying together. I never realized just how much bigger the B-29 is than a Lancaster!
A lump in my throat and a tear in my eye,was lucky to see these two beautiful girls several times and each time was truly amazing,now I can reminisce by watching this fantastic footage
Well done all, I wish we had one flying here in Australia and NZ. As a pilot - superb job with ferrying Vera both ways across the pond. My head hurts just thinking of the flight planning and logistics involved!
I saw them on August 24th at Little Gransden on what would have been my Dad's 90th Birthday. He did his tour as a tail-end charlie with 622 Squadron at Mildenhall, 1943 to 1944, including Berlin and Nuremburg.
Just imagine the sight and sound of a thousand-bomber raid- a trail of Lancs and Halibags stretching across the sky 50 miles from nose to tail. These last two flying Lancs are a wonderful salute to the brave boys who flew operationally and won Europe's freedom.
It would be great if they could visit the States and fly with the Memphis Belle and Liberty Belle, two restored B-17s. Now THAT would be a real reunion!
Robert Erikson I live very near where one of these Lanc's resides (in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada). She flies over my house or boat regularly, often with a B-25 Mitchel. A couple of years ago 'Fifi' was here as well and I was lucky enough to see all 3 flying together. I never realized just how much bigger the B-29 is than a Lancaster! I'd love to the 2 Lanc's together - and 2 B-17's as well - all 4 would make quite a site!
I was visiting Canada in 2014---saw 'VERA' at Hamilton, chatted to the crew about their forthcoming visit to the UK--and followed all the news events when she and 'Thumper' came here--a unforgettable year.
Real nice tribute to the excellent Lancaster and to the brave men who flew her. Now let us restore a few mosquitos. BTAw, are there any airworthy Mosquitos?
As a Canadian, so extremely proud of these men. On both sides of the pond.
Impossible to describe what it meant to see the Canadians back in our skies without emotion taking over but the crowds and the tailbacks wherever VERA went said it all, and this visit will stay in the memories of all who were there. As one of your crew said in the clip, you’re not just visitors to the UK, you are family.
There's not enough words that can be used to say thank you for bringing VeRA over to tour with Thumper. A nation got to see and hear the unique sights and sounds of 2 beautiful lancs in formation
I was very fortunate along with my dad to be allowed onto the Canadian Lancaster when visiting Canada. It was only when we got in that we realized just how cramped it was and understood that the chances of all the crew bailing out when needed would have been extremely difficult. The courage of those men was second to none.
One of the aspects that struck me of the remarkable Canadian crew is the amount of time they spent talking to the people through the fence at Coningsby. It wasn't just a cursory wave to acknowledge their presence but they went over and fully engaged with them, and took a great deal of time to talk and share their stories with them as if the fence was not there. I've watched my copy several times now and it never ceases to move me at how humble they are. True ambassadors to their aircraft, their museum, their country and the memory to all who are buried in the corner of a foreign field or who are "still on Ops". To each and every one of the crew and the team behind the tour, I THANK YOU for coming to see us in the UK (I saw you at Prestwick, Scotland) and for the 55,573 LEST WE FORGET.
I'm sorry im a year late to thank you for your lovely and heart warming comment.
I was so thrilled when I first heard that our cherished Vera was going to cross the pond to visit.
You wonderful Brits treated our pilots and crew like they were royalty .
The outpouring of thanks and gratitude we received deeply touched our hearts . It was an incredibly emotional time ,and im so proud and honoured that we are more than friends, we are family 🇨🇦❤🇬🇧❤
@@msgilmourgirl Yes indeed family. And once the Pantons complete their restoration of NX611 “Just Jane” and she flies again then your return would be even more appreciated, who knows??
VeRA is the decommissioned Lancaster that stood as a memorial to the airmen who were trained at Sky Harbour Airport in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, where I now live. I remember when she was dismantled and taken to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum and painstakingly restored to airworthiness condition. She also made return trips to Goderich, and I was pleased to tour through her the last time she was here. It's a great privilege for me to have known her, and the trip she made to the UK and fly in tandem with "Thumper" is absolutely tremendous. Well done, guys!
Dear Barry
my dad was one of the guys from Melbourne Australia who trained in Canada to fly Lancs, first with bomber command , then with Pathfinder group,He also flew on the Dresden raid and flew the first prisoners of war back home to England in an unmanned aircraft
Regards kaye Fergusson.
2014 was the best aviation summer of my life and that's a long time, VeRA and Thumper together was an amazing sight and sound and we British enthusiasts took the Canadians to our hearts with Canadian flags all over the place and huge crowds wherever they went, I can't even watch this trailer without getting emotional again so I can't wait for the DVD to come out.
Bravo to the CWH Museum and its volunteers for preserving such a wonderful piece of history.
Tears in that old crewman's eyes,tears in mine too. Sincere thanks to our Canadian friends for crossing 'the pond' to visit us.
THANK YOU so much for the effort you put into getting VeRA to the UK, I was at RAF Conningsby on the day she arrived, the weather was poor and then it rained, the moment it stopped raining myself and my son climbed out of the car and someone shouted "she's here!" and there in the horrid sky was a thing of beauty!
The next time I saw her I had an extremely busy day at work and didn't think I would make it back to my home town of Lincoln (Bomber county) in time, I rushed around like a bee on drugs, got all my jobs done ASAP and rushed back to a field near the where new bomber memorial is to be built and made it with about 40 mins to spare, in the distance I could hear the roar of Merlins, followed by Merlins again and then the roar of Vulcan XH558 and over the house tops of Bracebridge heath watched two lancs and her turbine powered Avro sister rise in the air and disappear in the distance to join up in formation...a few minutes later someone was heard to shout "here they come" and slowly but surely 3 Avro sisters in formation passed over our heads....I got a few reasonable photos with the tears in my eyes.
You made 2014 the best year of my life and many others lives and we will never forget those incredible moments.
Thank you.
P.S. I'm sure I speak of the whole of the UK 'You are MORE than welcome back and PLEASE DO!'
I just loved this clip , my father flew one of these aircraft in the second world war with Pathfinder force,He flew the first prisoners of war back to England, and they had to fly without guns. Dad, an Aussie , had a mixed crew of Aussies , a scots man and a couple of English, they were all so young
Kaye Fergusson
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I showed the trailer to my father Norman Etheridge, the original Project Engineer on the restoration of the Lancaster. He is so looking forward to seeing the whole thing. It will be his way of taking that trip to tour the UK with the Lanc, something he always dreamed of doing. The film looks amazing and it will be wonderful for everyone to know the story behind the huge undertaking of bringing VeRA and Thumper together.
im from Lincoln in the UK RAF Waddington just south of the city was the first operational home to the first Lancaster Bombers...also home base for crews from Canada, Australia as well as British crews ..... and once again our great city echos to the sound of not just 4 (we love our Lady) but 8 mighty Merlins /Packards thanks for bringing her to us here in Bomber County , and my VeRA always be Welcome here. thanks for the memories .....Less we forget ..
I am always blown away by the fact that the Canadian Lancaster was flown under her own power all the way from Canada, the longest stint being 7 hours to Reykjavik.🤤🤤🤤
If they could get "Just Jane" airworthy again. Three in the air, THAT would be something even more special. Excellent salute to the WWII crews and families.
Now "Just Jane" is Airworthy again. She is flying again. Look on YT Video " She will fly again".
I know. I've seen this Video multiple Times. In the Moment I'm building a Modell of the "NX 611 Just Jane" in 1:144 Scale.
@@livelongandprosper169 You are several years ahead of yourself I’m afraid. NX611 “Just Jane” is being restored to airworthy condition but is many years away from its first flight. If you have not done so yet then join “The Rivet Club” and help make it so quicker.
@@juleshathaway3894 The guys at East Kirby are doing an excellent job on limited budget. I have every expectation they will successfully get 'Just Jane' flying again.
@@paulluce2557 They are indeed Paul and I have been donating since the Rivet Club started. I have every intention of being there on that historic day, it will come and we will have a three ship.
What a fantastic thing to do, for the veterans in the UK. Brought tears to my eyes. Bravo!🇨🇦👍👌
very lucky to live near "VERA"...saw her fly by a few times today and then an hour later visited the Can Warplane Museum and see her in full display :-)
Always loved the Canadians, always there to help and yet, unlike the Americans, never moan, or gloat or cause any form of annoyance. Thank you Canada!
Lovely and moving. We owe that generation so much.
+Max Myers So true..I was born well after the lads and lasses gave everything to protect our freedom...Just watched this on boxing day with a JD honey in my hand,a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye...lest we forget.
Indeed, lest we forget.
Outstanding Thank you Canada and all who took part
Love the sound & power of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engines on a Lancaster. The bomber that saved England and the Queen. Breathtaking watching the Lancaster and its surviving crew thanking the ole' bird and keeping them safe. God Bless those veterans and to all.
Incredibly well done documentary. Will be buying on Blu-ray! Congrats to the entire Canadian and British teams! Special thanks to the museum!
Beautiful photography, and amazing music. This will be a worthy tribute to an amazing aircraft...and the men who flew her into battle.
How lucky were we to be a part of history? Once in a Lanc time will be a summer I will never forget. Dusty eyes yet again. Cant wait for this to be released. Thank you all for making it possible.
I SAW THEM AT FAIRFORD!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME
As an ex RAF aircraft fitter and also a pilot I am so proud of our veterans and what they did for our country.
HOWEVER ANOTHER Lancaster is being stripped to bare metal up North and put back into airwrothy condition so hopefully I may see THREE LANCASTERS fly before I go to join the 'squadrons in the sky'?!!!! Brings a tear to the eye and long lost memories of when Britain WAS Great :((
They flew over my home town of Morecambe, an unforgettable day. Great to see both Lancaster bombers fly together.
My favourite bomber of all time every time I hear the distinct sound of the fantastic MERLIN engines just makes my hair stand up on my neck and the thoughts of all the guys who flew them in war and lost there lives. We should never forget them or these fantastic bombers. My respect goes out to the the aircraft and more importantly the 'boys' who flew them and turned them into men! Lincoln is my city of birth and I feel proud that Lincolnshire is the home of this special aircraft 'City of Lincoln'…………..my dream is to have a flight in her!
I stood on the roof of my terrace house the Lancaster was flying across the sky at low level slow and majestic the crew seemed to notice the madman waving his arms and they seemed to turn towards me they flew over my house they waved and I sobbed four spitfire engines carrying this work of art it was a dream come true magical god bless the RAF
Stephen Diskin. No matter what is said the Avro Lancaster was the best bomber during WW2. The 2 left flying today congratulations to all the people keeping them airborne. Also to the groundcrews who kept them in the air as well as the crew who flew them the Commonwealth salutes you.
Thanks from WWII Video Archives to have shared the links of this wonderful video on our site! It has been published right now on the site, and this evening will be on our FB pages. Thanks again, guys, thanks for your job and all the best !!!!!
Who the hell could dislike this footage ? Who ever you are you are muppets.
Ian, even UA-cam has ignorant trolls!
wayne gates Seams that way Wayne.
ian8354 Germans
Philip Croft haha, nice!!
ian8354 yes I am afraid You tube has plenty of trolls, neo nazi revisionists and ignorant sub human creatures. Cowards the whole lot of them.
HOLLYWOOD should take some trailer making courses from these guys
It was a tremendous thrill to see her emerge from the misty rain and land at Coningsby! Unforgettable! I'm so glad she came! :-)
Awesome ! Emotionally reliving last summer's tour all over again... So looking forward to renewing our acquaintance with Vera at her home in Hamilton this September !!
I STOOD UNDERNEATH 'VERA'' , IN HER HAMILTON HOME. IT WAS MAY 2014. I HAD A GREAT CONVERSATION WITH SOME OF THESES GUYS, IT WAS JUST A FEW WEEKS BEFORE SHE TOOK OFF ON HER GREAT VOYAGE. THEY WERE ALL SO ENTHUSIASTIC AND CONFIDENT. THEY REMAINED SO, DURING THE WHOLE OF THEIR TRIUMPHANT VISIT TO THE UK. SUPER HEROES ALL.
Two beautiful avro Lancaster's ,I saw both them fly at duxford Airshow and it was a beutiful sight ,must get the dvd soon..😸
Absolutely brilliant!! Fantasic to see these magnificent aircraft still airworthy!!
Magnificent, emotional, eloquent, historic. I'm out of adjectives-
Seeing the old vets always gets to me and forwarding this on to colleagues it elicited the same results. Heroes all, you have done well indeed.
Saw them at the Scottish Airshow and the sound was amazing.
I consider it a privilege to have seen the two of them flying together at Duford UK. If Just Jane ever flies (and that is slowly coming closer unless the CAA stop it) please, please bring yours over again so that we can have the privilege of seeing something that hasn't happened in over 70 years - 3 Lancasters in formation.
loved seeing them both, a must have reminder of a wonderful summer, and an horrendous period of history. once again thanks to everyone who made this happen
Saw it this evening. Excellent film, especially moving on Remembrance Day.
Had the privilege of seeing these 2 in a military event in Kent.UK , unbelibale sight and sound !
Saw the movie last night...awesome!
To think that none of Veterans Affairs, National Defence or any branch of the Canadian Gov't wanted to help in any part of this event is appalling. Well done to the Museum and all involved.
+StevieP I've just watched it,amazing video-I was lucky enough to see them display over East Kirkby while Just Jane was taxiing up and down the airstrip,12 merlins and 3 Lancs together is something i'll never forget.
So sorry you guys missed the Shoreham airshow. Me and my father travelled from Denmark to see you flying with PA474. Still happy you and the aircraft got home safely. Keep Her flying! Lest we forget
What a great vid love every second of it . Welcome home Canada
Two great countries together with two great planes making music in the sky’s thanks for this great vid as well
Come back to Britain again please!
Look forward to seeing this tribute to an iconic airplane and the people associated with it! thanks for the preview!
Unquestionably the most moving footage I have seen in years.
Just AWESOME... great trailer! Can't wait for the entire documentary. Great Job by all.
Just got the DVD today and after watching it… man is that ever great...
Wonderful, especially to watch them flying in formation.
What a great video. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome - I was lucky enough to fly in Vera during the tour and it is an experience I will never forget. Just amazing stuff.
Mike Whelan I can't top that, but I was in Canada last May and visited 'Vera' at Hamilton Museum,( stroked her underside) took many photographs, and spoke with crew member's about the upcoming tour--very decent and friendly guys too.
if your an avgeek the goosebumps start as soon as you hear the engines.......on my xmas list!
Fantastic,always good to see a Lancaster fly, 2 is a bonus, maybe we will see a third airworthy, Just Jane is being restored, and hopefully will fly again.
+John Doyle and another in Canada well on the way too,great times...we can never have enough memorials to the fallen
Watching this with tears in my eyes.
Can't wait to see it! I had the privilege attending a presentation by John McClenaghan recently and the pictures and video clips he shared were wonderful.
I'm lucky to live near the airport where the Canadian Lancaster is I always see it fly around
Wonderful - the trailer makes me emotional ! well done all who made this possible
What a treat it would be to see these historic beauties in person. I enjoyed this video tremendously. Brought a tear to my eye. I look forward to seeing the full-length version when available. I have taken flights on 2 B-17's that tour, and I hope to take one on 'Fifi' (the only flying B-29) next time she visits within driving distance of where I reside. All of these legendary aircraft and those that flew and serviced them deserve our utmost respect on Memorial Day and everyday!
dmfinpa I live very near where one of these Lanc's resides (in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada). She flies over my house or boat quite often, often with a B-25 Mitchel. A couple of years ago 'Fifi' was here as well and I was lucky enough to see all 3 flying together. I never realized just how much bigger the B-29 is than a Lancaster!
Looks fantastic! I can hardly wait!
I almost shed a tear... Just Beautiful!
I see VERA flying over my house all the time. The sound of those Merlins is so distinctive I don’t even have to look up to know it’s her.
A lump in my throat and a tear in my eye,was lucky to see these two beautiful girls several times and each time was truly amazing,now I can reminisce by watching this fantastic footage
Well done all, I wish we had one flying here in Australia and NZ. As a pilot - superb job with ferrying Vera both ways across the pond. My head hurts just thinking of the flight planning and logistics involved!
A fantastic record of one of the most popular and epic aviation event for many many years. I will buy the blueray when it comes out..
I saw them on August 24th at Little Gransden on what would have been my Dad's 90th Birthday. He did his tour as a tail-end charlie with 622 Squadron at Mildenhall, 1943 to 1944, including Berlin and Nuremburg.
Can't wait to get this on Bluray!
Can't wait to get my copy
The sound that is made is very emotional to anyone who has heard them
I played on that very Lanc when it sat in Goodrich, Ontario before it flew again
Goose bumps watching this.
I am lucky I get to see this beauty fly over my house every summer.
CWHM - all class.
Fantastic...I'm going to promote this.
so good to see them in the air
I am privileged to have seen the static displays in Canberra and Vulcan. I've heard vera thunder across the sky. An awesome machine.
THE BEST OF THE BEST. THEE VERY FINEST. 🇬🇧
Just imagine the sight and sound of a thousand-bomber raid- a trail of Lancs and Halibags stretching across the sky 50 miles from nose to tail. These last two flying Lancs are a wonderful salute to the brave boys who flew operationally and won Europe's freedom.
Good morning.
For myself is Lancaster bomber the best.
The Sound of the four Merlin Engins is awsome.
Just beautiful!
I love this clip... is there anybody how now's the second part of music in this clip...thanks
B - 17 & Heinkel He 111, Avro Lancaster My Favorite World war 2 bombers
Shame my dad's still not with us. He would have loved seeing them again after being a pilot.
Cheers to the commonwealth from Ontario.
Can't wait to see this!
just fantastic!
Well thats the first thing on my Christmas list sorted :-)
It would be great if they could visit the States and fly with the Memphis Belle and Liberty Belle, two restored B-17s. Now THAT would be a real reunion!
Robert Erikson I live very near where one of these Lanc's resides (in Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada). She flies over my house or boat regularly, often
with a B-25 Mitchel. A couple of years ago 'Fifi' was here as well and I
was lucky enough to see all 3 flying together. I never realized just
how much bigger the B-29 is than a Lancaster! I'd love to the 2 Lanc's together - and 2 B-17's as well - all 4 would make quite a site!
I was visiting Canada in 2014---saw 'VERA' at Hamilton, chatted to the crew about their forthcoming visit to the UK--and followed all the news events when she and 'Thumper' came here--a unforgettable year.
Very impressive we will never forget! What is the music in the second part?
What is the music score? It's stirring, and really evokes the majesty of flight.
2.24 waauw!!...those engines from the lancasters gives me ghoosebumps 😜love those aircrafts 😃👍
anyone have an update when the DVD will be available please??
Jill Jones forget that last post...just seen release date of 24 November :)
Any release date yet?
Simply awsome
Fabulous sight!
Very Nice!!!
PLEASE, PLEEEEEEEEEEEASE COME BACK!
Real nice tribute to the excellent Lancaster and to the brave men who flew her. Now let us restore a few mosquitos. BTAw, are there any airworthy Mosquitos?