BBMF's Avro Lancaster Begins Major Maintenance Overhaul
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Avro Lancaster has flown to Duxford to begin a planned period of maintenance.
Avro Lancaster PA474 was built in 1945 and delivered too late to see use in the Second World War, but has established itself since 1973 as the heart of the Royal Air Force’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF).
The aircraft, also known as ‘The City of Lincoln’, is a regular centrepiece for national flypasts over London and performs at airshows across the UK during each year’s summer display season.
To ensure the long term sustainability of operating this precious aircraft – one of only two airworthy Lancasters globally – a major maintenance overhaul is required roughly every eight years.
Led by experts at the Aircraft Restoration Company, based at Duxford Aerodrome, PA474 will be completely stripped down and rebuilt during a process that is expected to last at least 18 months.
Author's summary: Lancaster begins maintenance overhaul.
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