The Lancaster remained in RAF service long after the Berlin Airlift, into the early 50s in the GR3 maritime recce or PR3 versions. PA474 was in RAF service until 1952, when she went to Flight Refuelling then the College of Aeronautics

Yes the lancs remained at TR for some years after, before being broken up there. The Late Sir Alan Cobham. Pioneered Air to Air refueling. Flight Refueling ltd. Based at Tarrant Rushton. Dorset.

Discussion today Radio 2 after 1.30pm.

Great Pics very interesting thanks for posting.

Tony. sadly we will always have the critics. These people only try to draw attention to themselves in my view. I for one take no notice of the negatives.

Having been myself involved with WW2 Aircraft recovery and preservation years ago, Now working the dig sites on the Internet. I shall be watching with huge interest at the progress of this project. they have the enthusiasm, all the know how, and equipment. Some people even moan about the cost of the project. For me this is a priceless gem. Sure there will be problems along the way. But I wish the team every success in bringing the project to a hopefully better than expected conclusion.

Very moving story and interesting account of “Little guy” Thank you for posting.

Good to hear that apparently wasn’t a bomb!

I didn’t see the news report – but how is it “confirmed” that two of the crew were POW and two killed?

Andy. I maybe should have used “States”. although the reporter seemed confident in his fact.

I hope so.

Jon

Thanks Jon Yes working now,sorry for the late reply. Just one point would the photo have been taken from one frame of a gun camera or still shots?I have seen similar before and wondered what would have happened to the rest of photos/film.