Originally Posted by
pontifex
The closest to a Lanc I have flown has been the Valiant. The most exciting was the Gnat at low level in Snowdonia. To be honest the Lanc is not actually exciting although it is a great priviledge and an honour.
I believe hearing loss/ back problems were common place amongst WW2 heavy bomber pilots later in life.
I had an instructor who had done 2 tours on the Shackleton and he wasn't too complimentary about it.