Avro Lancaster

[Brian Dick]

I think I was six or so when I first went aboard the HMCS Haida. It certainly helped cultivate my interest in military history. I've always visited these type museums over the years and still can't get enough. Where did they move her? I remember several years ago when there was a bit of a stink because the "powers that be" in Toronto wanted her gone from Ontario place. We can't have those nasty old war memorials you know.

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Ah, I see it's Hamilton. I'll have to visit again some day.

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[CODFan]

We can't have those nasty old war memorials you know.

[Re: Haida] It was a bit of that and the fact she was in rough shape below the water line.

The move and restoration was probably a good thing.

Ah, I see it's Hamilton. I'll have to visit again some day.

Yup - a short drive away.

Sorry to go way off topic .... but as an FYI Ontario Place is defunct now too.

[JerryEAL]

Avro Lancaster is in the air headed for the U.K. - Latest Hamilton news - CBC Hamilton

Working on Vera: Engine problems delay Lancaster's UK tour | Skies Magazine - Aviation is our Passion.

The second article has a great quote stating that the WW2 Veterans at the show knew that the white smoke from Vera's engine #4 was a blown supercharger. Probably like riding a bicycle for those guys.