Just came across this photo of the original 'Phantom of the Ruhr' Lancaster.
As you know these markings are used on the current 'Battle of Britain Memorial flight' Lanc
Nick
Just came across this photo of the original 'Phantom of the Ruhr' Lancaster.
As you know these markings are used on the current 'Battle of Britain Memorial flight' Lanc
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
No photo Nick? Sorry, it's appeared now. Such a shame the original was scrapped in 1946.
Hasn't the BBMF Lanc been repainted as Thumper II now, I think it the Phantom was replaced in 2012.
My mistake, its 'Thumper MkIII' from 617.
Change of Face for the Lancaster!
Yes you are correct!
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
lets face it they scrapped loads of deserving aircraft at the end.you cannot keep them all.
Nice image Nick.
'Phantom of the Ruhr" is such a menacing name, Perfect for a Bomber Command Lanc and the role they played out over the night sky's of occupied Europe.
Cheers mate for posting her.
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