The RAF BBMF Lancaster, PA474, has taken on a new identity as 617 Sqn Lancaster B1, DV385, 'Thumper Mk III'. The nose art features the cartoon rabbit – from ‘Bambi’ – holding a foaming pint of beer. Wg Cdr John Bell DFC, the bomb aimer on Bob Knights' crew with both 619 and 617 Sqn has been invited to see the aircraft, he said: “I am shaking with excitement at this news that my old warhorse is reincarnated...More information »
Monday 10 September 2012
BBMF Lancaster recast as Thumper MkIII
The RAF BBMF Lancaster, PA474, has taken on a new identity as 617 Sqn Lancaster B1, DV385, 'Thumper Mk III'. The nose art features the cartoon rabbit – from ‘Bambi’ – holding a foaming pint of beer. Wg Cdr John Bell DFC, the bomb aimer on Bob Knights' crew with both 619 and 617 Sqn has been invited to see the aircraft, he said: “I am shaking with excitement at this news that my old warhorse is reincarnated...More information »
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