The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Photo by Denis J. Calvert Inter-Air Press
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight operates from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.
Their aircraft include a Lancaster, six Spitfires, two Hurricanes, two Chipmunks and a Dakota. Most of these aircraft can be seen at air shows throughout the country during the summer months.
Why not have a guided tour around the BBMF visitors centre, which will give a rare opportunity to see some of the aircraft on their home territory and sometimes view the technicians working on these magnificent aircraft.
For admission fees and opening times. Battle of Britain Memorial Flight website
The Aircraft
Avro Lancaster Mk BI PA474 - One of only two airworthy Lancasters in the world. PA474 was built in 1945 and was assigned to photo reconnaissance in Africa. After returning to this country and being used for a variety of duties, she was due to be used as an exhibit at the RAF museum but was flown to RAF Waddington under the control of 44 Squadron.