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Avro Lancaster takes flight: Marking 85 years since the prototype's maiden airborne test

This January marks the 85th anniversary of a milestone in British aviation history: the maiden flight of the Avro Lancaster prototype. On January 9, 1941, the aircraft-then known as the Avro 683-made ...

Canada's last airworthy Avro Lancaster embarks on U.K. tour

After overnight repairs and last-minute runway switch, Canada's last airworthy Avro Lancaster bomber successfully took off from Hamilton this morning to embark on its journey to the U.K. The Second ...