Lancaster Bombers (2005)

The Avro Lancaster bomber holds a special place in aviation history, admired by experts and enthusiasts for its reliability and versatility. Introduced in 1942, it became the core four-engine bomber for Britain's Bomber Command during World War II, playing a key role in many of the war's most significant missions. A symbol of British aviation during a pivotal period, the Lancaster remains an iconic aircraft. This program uses original footage from the war alongside new color film of a rare, flying Lancaster to tell the complete and compelling story of this remarkable bomber.