Avro Lancaster PA474 is a four-engined, Second World War era, Avro Lancaster heavy bomber operated by the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight as a tribute to all members of Bomber Command during the Second World War.
Avro Lancaster PA474
Accompanied by a Hawker Hurricane
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is a Royal Air Force flight which provides an aerial display group usually comprising an Avro Lancaster, a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane. The aircraft are regularly seen at events commemorating the Second World War and upon British State occasions, notably Trooping the Colour, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday in 2006, as well as the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011 and at air displays throughout the United Kingdom and Europe.
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight badge
Lancaster B I PA474 in 460 Squadron (RAAF) colours, escorted by Hurricane Mk.IIc LF363 in 249 Sqn livery.
Spitfire AB910, built in 1941, painted in the colours of Spitfire BM327 No. 64 Squadron; this aircraft was flown by Flight Lieutenant Tony Cooper during Operation Overlord on the 6th of June 1944.
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire LF Mk. IXe, MK356, QJ-3, 2017