'Vera' and 'Thumper' Return to the Skies

Yesterday and today marked the return to the air of the two remaining airworthy Lancasters.

PA474 'Thumper' took off from RAF Coningsby, roaring about the skies of Lincolnshire, England yesterday.  View the video posted by Lincolnshire Live.

FM213 'Vera'
Source: The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

FM213 'Vera' from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum returned to the air for Canada Day today.  In addition to commemorating the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, the flight was dedicated to the memory of Captain Jenn Casey and the Snowbirds 50th Anniversary.

Happy Canada Day everyone!