She Will Fly Again 

This beauty is not only a masterpiece of Avro engineering, it’s a symbol of British pride and an honor to all the servicemen who fought and died for what they believed in, a better world. They shall never grow old, we will remember them.

When you think about the millions we waste on crap, useless causes and so called art etc in this country you have to ask why oh why cant this country spare the comparatively tiny amount of cash it would take to finish her off and get her flying. Now that would be what I call a tribute, and on November 11th each year there would be two Lancasters flying together honouring the many of Bomber Command who did not return. Per ardua ad astra

The work currently undertaken to get Jane ready for flight is breathtaking, incredible, a true testament to the dedication of the team charged with looking after her. I was there in 2014 to witness the 3 lands. I long for the day to see Jane take to the sky once more.

A Beautiful video, respect to all the crews that never made it home,thank you for my freedom R.I.P

Outstanding Jason! Beautifully done just superb.

A rather unusual post. During WWII, there was an air show in Toronto, my home town back then. I was maybe 3 or 4 ? My mom and dad took me to that event. During our time there, they went to see a Lancaster. They talked to a crew member and I remember that airman picking me up and he took me inside the plane. I remember my dad handing me to him and that he was smiling. Don’t remember beyond that. This makes the Lancaster really special for me. I do remember that in later years, my dad would tell me how I became fixated with the nick name I used; “Lanky”.

What a dedication it takes to refashion and retool so many parts! Hats off.

What a wonderful short film...tears in the eyes and memories of my grandfather's stories...he was lucky and done 2 tours...not in a Lancaster but the Halifax which he and his crew mates loved...I always remember and shall never forget.

We will remember them! What a beautiful aircraft!

Excellent tribute to Jane, & all the folks who run that amazing museum of RAF history at East Kirby ~

There's very little in the world that sounds better than 4 Merlin's in concert... Heard a duet this afternoon, attached to a Hurricane and Spitfire flying in formation; awesome!

Magnifique Image!!! Enfant, dans les années 70' je faisais des kits Airfix et j'avais réalisé le Hampden, Blenheim, puis Halifax et pour finir l'Avro Lancaster sans oublier la fabueuse histoire des Dam'Busters... Merci beaucoup pour ce remarquable remembering à travers le temps ...

Wow. Simply a beautiful film. Thank you.

Well done Jason 👍 brilliant.

Please - support the restoration of "Just Jane". I saw it take off from Sydney in 1965, after being renovated from French Aeronavale duty in the Pacific. Declaration: I DO financially support its restoration. For all the Australians who flew in RAF Bomber Command.

Come on Jane. I'll always support you!

lovely

some years ago i had a taxi run in this great plain JUST JANE

Great video

Not gonna lie, I'm crying right now...

This made my day. 👍

Excellent video !👍

Magnificent beast ! Very sad that it was built to deliver death and destruction.

When you hear her 4 Merlin Engines scream, it is the most beautiful yet terrifying sound.

Very well done, very evocative.

It looks like somebody did a 'Bob Prothero' there - but had the foresight to 'accidentally' get airborne far enough down the runway to force a circuit. Excellent video, I can't wait for the real thing - especially if VERA comes back over to mark the event.

This was when we used to defend our Country, now we just let our enemy's enter our land day by day, thousand by thousand. Amazing brave men who protected us from harm.

Can't wait to see NX611 back flying, what I've not seen mention of is where she will fly from, is East Kirkby big enough or will it have to be dismanteld and trucked somewhere else , the latter seems to be a lot of extra work.

Well done mate great video 🇬🇧

4 rolls Royce merlins, I doubt if there’s a better sound ! 👍

Does anybody remember airmen Jack Pickersgill [served at St.Ives,Cambs] or Stanley Fell off Lancaster bombers?

When is Just Jane expected to fly?

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Aye that wan got me..makes ye think, be thankful to the fallen . luv,d it.

Dear God - the sound of those 4 Merlin's running - it genuinely brings tears to your eyes. Anyone who did just one mission over Germany was a brave, brave man but to do it again and again and again : words fail me.

Lump in throat moment. My grandmothers brother was shot down after their 15th mission. We have his diary and last day before he died he wrote a final parting poem before he went up that night almost like he knew he wasn't coming back lest we forget!!!

We, here in Holland, still remember them!

Five years ago I did a taxy ride for my 50th birthday. I rode in the radar operators seat and for me it was the best position. There were no windows to look out, no where to point a video camera (not that I had one) therefore there were NO distractions. When Andrew Panton pushed the throttles forward and the Merlins roared louder and the airframe strained against the brakes, I closed my eyes. When the brakes were released I was pushed back in my seat and I imagined, or tried to imagine, just what it would have been like for those 125,000 men who did this night after night, to get airbourne and go out on another raid. The tears were flooding down my cheeks as the throttles were brought back and I opened my eyes. Still today when I look at the photos taken that day and as I type this I get very emotional and choke up. It was a very moving experience. If you decide to have a taxy ride, sit in the radar operators seat and soak it all up. And to my wartime RAF bretheren who now lie in the corner of a foreign field or are still "on ops" Lest We Forget.

Well done video. My grandfather passed away 10 years ago, he flew B-24s for the USAAF. Anyone who was a airmen on a bomber has my upmost respect and admiration.

Very good job on this movie! It really touched me because my father-in-law was a B-24 Liberator ball turret gunner in the US Army Air Corps in 1944, flying with the 492nd out of North Pickenham. He flew 6 missions, then his plane was forced down in Switzerland due to multiple engine failure and imprisioned, but he and a B-17 crew member escaped through the French underground, and returned to England to find that his entire group had been wiped out in daylight bombing. My wife and I came from California to visit the UK in 1983, and were able to tour the remains of the base at North Pickenham, and take photos for my father-in-law. He was able to visit there before he died in 1998. It was not until after we visited that he began to talk about his wartime experiences. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit in '83, and wish we could come back again, but for health reasons we cannot. Thank you all for posting, and keep up the great work of preservation for the RAF!! I will be checking out your website for more info.

As an American, I have always thought the Lancaster was a beautiful bomber, and that the Lanc and the Spitfire were among WW2's most beautiful warbirds. My uncle was a ball turret gunner on B-24 Liberators, flying out of RAF Shipdham. He had 2 confirmed kills, before being shot down over France on May 1944. He spent the rest of the war as a POW in Poland. He helped raise me, and he will always be a hero to me. He passed away in 1985. I would love to get a ride in a Liberator to honor him. My 2nd choice would be a flight in a Lancaster. God bless the brave men who flew out of England, and especially those who never came home.

WOW...........What a beautifully put together tribute. I’m speechless......

Beautiful bit of creativity and superb editing, just come back from East Kirkby visited Jane twice during our stay "because she's worth it" hope she is in the skies soon as another memorial to those who never came back "lest we forget"

So I've just shown this to my 6 year old whilst he's holding his brand new model Lancaster (it was a very WW2 bomber themed Santa list this year 🎅🏻😄) and his face when the poem started was amazing 😍. His eyes grew wide and he whispered "that's Just Jane talking!"

In this year the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force wouldn't it have been the greatest of tributes to all who have served and sacrificed for the money needed to complete Jane's restoration to flying condition to have come from public funds. I don't think many would object and the sum required is minuscule in the grand scheme of things. Why is it that in this country that has given so much and sacrificed some of its best people that we do not do this. Let us not forget the others either, Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders to name a few. Come on Her Majesty's government, do the right thing. .

I had two uncles that one was a navigator! One was a pilot!Sadly my dads brother never came back! My mum's brother lived on and used to come with us on boating holidays! Thank you to all those that did come back and to those that did not! We can never say thank you enough for all the bravery given for your tomorrows ! My mum was a W.R.A.F back then and is now 94! My dad passed away 18 years ago! he worked in the building industry, he looked after some of the construction of the floating harbors among many things back then! I say thank you to all involved back than as we would not enjoy the luxury of freedom today! R.I.P to all those that made the ultimate sacrifice!

Donald C Webster Canadian RAF rear gunner Lancaster bomber with Squadron 101 . Lincolnshire UK . You did good Dad..We were very proud of your service. He went in a child & came home a man. We were lucky to have him back.

Such beauty -The sound of those Merlins starting - yes it brought tears to my eyes as well

Made me cry......... Lest we forget

She will fly again....and the Canadians will come back over with VeRA...and the three of them will fly in a 'vic'....and it will be an awesome gathering!

Dear Lord, makes me so sad to think about the loss of life from both wars. We truly bled ourselves dry 😞😢

An ABSOLUTE treasure .... set her free, to fly again and honor all those that went before her !!!

I can listen to those merlins all day long ,,no other engine evokes such emotions . Pure raw power

Why the f... have people disliked this. If it's not your thing then don't watch it

She looks and sounds superb, there has been some very hard and loving work done on "Jane", Very well done to everyone, can't wait to see her in the air again.

great.. we have one of the only 2 flying Lancaster's here in Hamilton Ontario (Canada) I'm only 2 miles from the airport so I get to see it fly a lot.. and those 4 Merlins will never cease to send goosebumbs down my spine. Love them

A In 1967 I was sixteen and just started work in local government. In an office across from mine was a guy who had been a rear gunner in a Lancaster, this guy was a wreck, he got on with his job but hardly ever spoke and when he did it was a sort of nervous mumble, his hands had a slight constant shake and he chain smoked. This was over 20 years after the war ended. There are a lot of people through no fault of their own don't realise what these young men went through in the war. It's thanks to the dedicated people behind Lancaster "Just Jane" that keep the memory of what sacrifices were made by bomber crews and all RAF personnel during WW 2. The Lancaster was a majestic aircraft, watching this video certainly made my eyes water.

177845 No. 9 Squadron (SP Summerscales) RAF Bardney all is well ,all men alive it's the 12th of January 1945 . Batons are waving they're clearing the ground it's the eighth hour and raining Merlin engines they growl access is granted one final belt down engage ,roll the axles for a full power, throw out the Lancaster's gone weightless on a U boat pen attack practically defenseless the crew of seven they never looked back. Airborne one last time the fortieth of sorties in the sky in a skeleton of tin stretched tight and a Tall Boy along for the ride . Aged only 22 he yet again flew this huge bomber plane, bird and it's crew to escape radar at low altitudes . Now over the target area like sitting ducks on a hope , a single prayer a Focke-Wulf it came its aim to obliterate and it did of course ,all across the fjords which is where they layed to rest off shore . Flight Officer Redfern D.F.C is missing in action we say , regretfully a letter of standard practice from the MOD for an everlasting ,active hero , respectfully . Bergen , Norway was the end of their world their lives they gave so the UK's freedom remained with us The pilot was married to my Grandmother for all of two weeks but I'll tell his story always for her ,for as long as I live .

Brilliant film , my dad flew in bomber command 96 now but in care home - dementia - all memories gone , but will show him this , might spark his mind - thanks for getting this beutey airborne again brought tears to the eye - great tribute to the bomber boys

A stunning short film and just so emotional. Tears were rolling.

I think all 3 Lancaster bomber's will fly and it will be a fantastic picture to see and sad 😀👍

Gives me chills to see what I consider one of the best planes ever made come back to flight.

As an aviation military historian, it is absolutely glorious to see these increasingly rare examples of WWII aviation technology brought back to a flight worthy condition to honor those who flew these missions and especially to honor those that never returned. The poem truly encompasses the meaning behind all of the people involved in bringing this magnificent aircraft back to life and seeing her in her proper place in the skies of her homeland, honoring those who restored her, flew in her operationally, and the memories of those who have yet to return home... "Lest we forget."

What an outstanding achievement, Thank you to all that restored her and to the people involved in making this video. Paul Dobson

Such a touching story of a british icon sent shivers down my spine hearing her amazing engines such a beauty

What a sight to see! One BEAUTIFUL bomber with a memorable and illustrious history. A sincere and respectful salute to all who operated her in combat, who maintained her while in rest, and who have kept her alive in reverence and respect.

I live in St Catharines Ontario, where we see the restored Lanc most weekends in the summer. It comes from the Hamilton aircraft museum fly low over our house and around the Niagara region. Such an honour to see this majestic plane in flight so often. History returned. You may know that many Lancs were built here in Canada, so we like the Brits just love the old girl.

She's a beauty. Very well done all! Thank you for investing in this wonderful bird. A grateful canadian.

RIP to all those crews lost, we thank them for our freedom today. The Lancaster is beautiful and deadly. We will always remember from Canada.

That CGI though XDDDD In all seriousness I do hope we get to see Just Jane fly once more. Britain needs a second flying Lancaster

RIP to all that never came home , we will remember you, my Grandfather was a Army Commando during WW2 , 1 Commando to be precise but he always said Bomber Command got a raw deal at the end of the WW2 , lets not forget our cities were bombed by Hitlers Luftwaffe, Coventry , London, Liverpool, Hull , Glasgow, Manchester etc were bombed many of them time after time. For all of the service personal who lost there lives we will remember you and to those who survived we owe you a debt of gratitude 🙏 otherwise we’d be speaking German #LestWeForget

Gen. W.T. Sherman was correct. "War is all Hell." The casualty rates experienced by Bomber Command and 8th Air Force were exceeded only by those in submarine services. Infantrymen faced better odds. NONE of the sacrifices should be forgotten.

Fantastic. What a beautiful sound those Merlins make - I've been to East Kirkby many times - it's quite a drive to get there but well worth it. I bumped into Gunther Rall there once - on the day my lovely wife had bought me a taxi ride for my birthday. As I climbed aboard I was asked if I wanted to occupy the tail gunner's turret. Brave as they were, I declined and made my way over the main spar and sat in the pilot's seat for a photo then took position right behind it, leaning against the armour plating waiting for the pilot to take his seat. He made his way to his seat - a Veteran who flew them in anger. He started the Merlins, one by one. I looked out and the tip of the port inner prop was inches away from the perspex. Vibration, noise, smells - you experience them all. I wondered what those boys were thinking as they lifted off. They're my heroes.

I remember the story about the lancaster at the muesum of transport and technology in Auckland New Zealand. It was donated by the french navy in the early 60s when they retired them in the south pacific colonies. It flew in and has been there ever since surely it would be a good candidate for returning to fly

I was just a baby when my mum would put me out in my pram in Lingfield (mums did that then!) for my nap. I would be lulled to sleep by the moaning sounds of 100s of these ac on their way for a night on the town in Germany! Brave men! Very emotional film for me.

Fantastic video, a fitting tribute to the aircraft, what she stands for, and of course the people who work so hard to make sure that she will fly again!!!

I shit my pants when "she" took off... then realised it wasn't JJ... 😂

Wonderful tribute to the brave men of RAF Bomber Command, tremendous video , love to hear those four Merlins in action. A salute for those men who gave their all in Bomber Command ! Thanks to all for sharing this video with us here ! TC

The sound of Merlin engines makes me catch my breath every time. Like many others, I would love to see her fly again. You can almost sense that this lovely aircraft WANTS to 'spread her wings' and take to the skies once more. A fitting tribute to all those members of Bomber Command - not just those who never made it home, but also those who survived the war too. Very brave men, all of them. Thanks for a superb video. 👍

Nothing compares. The roar from those engines will never disappoint. Never give up, never forget.

Oh yea, WE will remember them, cuz they got scant thanks after the show. Political bastards distancing themselves from BC gave praise to every other branch cept BC.

Had a chance to fly in the Lancaster Mk. X based out of CANADIAN WARPLANE HERITAGE MUSEUM . An experience I will always remember .

Lovely video, been waiting 25 years to see NX 611 fly,can,t wait for that day.

Impressive, very well shot and edited and with a beautiful shot of this iconic plane flying so low over the camera! A truly audacious cameraman... With the words of Lucia Coxon for me it makes an emotional tribute to those airmen who gave their lives in such great number. I was born after the war but my parents who lived in west Holland must have heard them many times flying over for their raids on Germany. We will never forget...

What a beautiful tribute. Very moving.

Brave men and every one a volunteer .....thousands of clever young men died horrifically. Such a tragic waste .

RCAF Flying Officer John MILLAR, of Edmonton, Alberta was a pilot attached to 44 Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) at RAF Waddington. He flew his Lancaster off to bomb the German Naval submarine pens at Lorient, France in February, 1943. His aircraft "deposited" it's load of 1,000 lb bunker-buster bombs on the sub pens roof and was then witnessed to have been struck by anti-aircraft fire, then turning out in a westerly direction over the Atlantic. Neither the aircraft, he nor any of his joint RCAF and RAF crew were ever seen again. They were all posted as failing to return, declared Missing In Action, believed killed. Tragically, his older brother, a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Engineers (RCE) William MILLAR had been captured as a prisoner of war on Red beach in Dieppe, was later recaptured after his fifth POW escape from Colditz, the officers high security castle-prison, then taken under gestapo escort to the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria and shot by the SS, his body cremated and ashes scattered. He too was declared Missing In Action, believed killed. We need to remember the MILLAR brothers.....!

Great video, love the poem ! Had 2 taxi rides so far, one day ,one night, so moving , cried both times 😢

23 dipsticks dislike this,If it were'nt for the Bravery of the few who flew this would be speaking a different language 73 years later if the luftwaffe had won WW2 ,Respect to our RAF Veterans that flew this beautiful plane 💕💕💕💕💕 lest we forget 😢 Moved me to tears watching this 😢

Well shot video, great poem, love the sound of those engines I hope she's flying again soon ✨💫

Awesome job to everyone involved in her restoration! Beautiful video.

In the part of Canada I live in they have 1 of the few flying Lancasters left and seeing it in real life is something amazing, having it fly over my house and hearing the engine pur is so very beautiful.

My Grandfather brought me up on tales of his exploits whilst serving in Bomber Command - He survived the war where many of his friends and colleagues didn't. But he did install the discipline, pride and honour to serve ones country in his mentor ship of his Grandson, leading me to serve sadly after he passed in later life in HM Armed forces for another generation to take over his/their mantle. He would have loved to have seen 'Just Jane' and I would have loved to have seen the young man again in the Grandfather before me - Lest We Forget - Aircrew Sgt James Derek Yates, Wireless Operator/Airgunner (RAF) on Wellingtons

What such good moving tribute to all those young pilots who have flown in the superb Lancaster so dangerous missions, and also to ground staff who kept them flying.

Such a shame the government do not fund the restoration of this superb aircraft. Its our history! I live in an area where we had a RAF Staff college and were lucky enough to witness the BBMF flypast on seversl occasions. Those Merlin engines are a wonderful sound.

I saw 61 thumbs down for this one......it made sad to think that there are people that have no idea what this represents to the survivors of the blitz in England....this magnificent aircraft and all other bombers that flew every night to give back the same to the enemy...the cost was high for bomber command and for the parents and wife's , brothers , uncle's etc..... let's not forget the price paid by the valiant aircrews during those harrowing times...

If you get her up, we could bring ours over and have all three fly in a Vic formation, that'd be a sight!

I rode in it for my 40th birthday some 10 years ago now and I defy ANYONE not to be absolutely flawed by the plane, the emotions, the history behind this. It needs to fly again. Nothing to do with gloryfying war, just about rememberance of all those killed on all sides.

It is worth pointing out, because so few do, that all of the 125,000 "aircrew" were young men in the prime of their lives, more than half of whom gave those lives for the preservation of our country..

Rip to all the men, women and machines we lost fighting over Germany, France and our own doorstep, even though the odds weren't always in our favour, we still pushed through. I say again rip to man and machine lost in ww2