Part of a batch of
100 originally ordered as Manchesters in 1939 of which only the first 43
were built as such, the remaining 57, including R5868 being completed as
Lancasters,
delivered between Mar 41 and Aug 42.
"Battle 1" The beautiful BBMF Lancaster flanked by one of the flights Spitfires arrive over Windermere to display at the 2011 Air Festival...Stunning sight.
Second time that I saw the Lancaster in real life.
The first time was more than 10 years ago, so it was a really nice participant for the Koksijde international airshow for me!