Originally Posted by
ZH875
Does a break in service count, as the Lancaster did not join BBMF until 1973, having effectively finished her service around 1964.
The Lancaster did not have a break in service.
It had a break in RAF service then it was refurbished at Waddington in 67 and I flew in it in the 68 and 69 seasons. It was not part of the Coltishall BBMF but we flew several displays with Hurricane and Spitfire.