As some may know the fate of Lancaster KB882, currently on outdoor display at Madawaska Municipal Airport in the Canadian city of Edmunston, has been in question for some time.
Most recent efforts to save this Lancaster from an undesirable future have failed and the aircraft is to remain outdoors, decaying to the point of no return.
However, an Australian based collector Reevers, is raising awareness of this ongoing neglect by requesting the Canadian authorities release the Lancaster for sale so it can be secured by others who wish to save it for future generations.
“If the Canadian authorities are prepared to allow this Lancaster to fall apart and expect no one to ask questions about this inaction then they are sadly mistaken”.
The story of this Lancaster’s ongoing saga and the efforts being made to save the aircraft can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Reevers-Warbirds-Roundup-News-422369271274607/?ref=bookmarks
By: J Boyle - 4th July 2016 at 16:53
It doesn’t look that bad in the 2010 Lancaster Survivors book.
I think your statement “… decaying to the point of no return” maybe a bit premature.
Yes, it would be nice t see it under cover, but I don’t think our Canadian friends would let it fall apart.
I’d be very surprised if they’d let that aircraft, built in Canada and a combat record with the RCAF, leave the country.
By: scotavia - 4th July 2016 at 16:02
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