Avro Lancaster

Jack Callaway 🇬🇧

04 Jan 2026 · © Unknown

Very few Lancaster bombers are still airworthy; spotting one in flight is an exceptional and historic aviation moment.

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Aviation History

Iconic British heavy bomber of WWII, famous for the Dambusters raids, with only two airworthy examples remaining worldwide as of 2024.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare, with only two flying examples left worldwide—one operated by the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (UK) and one in Canada.

Record Flights

Noted for historic missions such as Operation Chastise (Dambusters) and very rare civilian appearances today.

Safety & Events

Numerous wartime actions; surviving airframes often serve in ceremonial flypasts, airshows, and commemorative events.

Future Outlook

Preserved, flown for historic and commemorative purposes.

Rolls-Royce Merlin V12

Engine

31.1 meters

Wingspan

21.2 meters

Length

4,070 kilometers

Range

322 kilometers per hour

Speed

7 crew

Capacity

30,000 kilograms

MTOW

6.1 meters

Height

N/A (Pre-ICAO standards; typical WWII piston engine levels)

Noise

Registration is not visible in this shot, so identification is based on type and livery.