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Chase Me Vera-1504

The last two airworthy Avro Lancasters, nickname Thumper and Vera flying together over the UK.

Thumper, PA474, known as the "City of Lincoln" Lancaster is part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) based at RAF Coningsby.

Vera designator VRA, FM213, is maintained and flown by the Canadian Heritage Warplane Museum in Hamilton, Canada. Known as the “Mynarski Memorial" Lancaster she flew across the pond to join Thumper for a series of commemorative displays to mark the anniversary of the famous Dambusters raid.

I can't begin to explain the feeling you get when you hear the sound of 8 Merlin engines; the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. It is truly an experience that I will always remember and never forget.

 

Dedicated to Carl Jones and Marilyn's husband.

 

military.wikia.org/wiki/List_of_surviving_Avro_Lancasters

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Taken on August 14, 2014