I visited the Canadian War Museum today and was surprised to find a few artifacts from the actual KB726 on display. I wonder which turret the .303 belongs to. I also wonder if the holes punched in the fuselage panel were caused by a German night fighter.
I wonder what any Canadians think seeing these photos of her–hope they are proud of her and enjoying the photos and feedback from over here.
I’m a Hamiltonian who has always lived quite close to the CWH. I saw the Lanc’s post restoration debut in 1988 and the sound of her Merlins, to this day, still have me rushing out on the front lawn to catch a glimpse of her. My 4 year old instantly recognizes her in the sky and my father has the honour of volunteering on her maintenance crew. My cousin’s wedding reception was held at the CWH and his head table was directly under the nose of the Lanc… so she’s pretty familiar to me.
The photos of her with Thumper and in the skies over England are, for lack of a better word, thrilling to look at. It was exciting to follow her on Flightradar as she made her way across the Atlantic. I hope you get as much enjoyment from seeing her in the skies as we Canadians do and from the response that I’ve seen in the UK, it’s clear that you do.
Last Monday – my sons and other young Lanc enthusiasts playing with their toy versions on the hangar floor while engine #2 is being checked on the real thing.
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