The big news this weekend in Winnipeg was the landing and public viewing of the WWII Avro Lancaster bomber. Needless to say it was a very popular attraction. When it landed yesterday there was a massive crowd that waited hours for a chance to see inside. The plane was also on display today - but since it was a work day, I arrived at 6PM (they closed the museum at 7). I was warned that I might not get to go in, and the line up outside and the crowd around the plane confirmed that fear.
I took these shots through the airport perimeter fencing - I was debating even going in.
I took these shots through the airport perimeter fencing - I was debating even going in. Nice shot of the forward guns and bomb site.
Glad I did! Rear gun and right main gear (and my son in both):
The next few shots of the interior where taken by a friend's nephew who's relative flew as a rear gunner - thanks! I brought my airspeed indicator for a shot with the one in the plane. I guess the airspeed was upgraded to maintain air worthiness as the airspeed in the plane is definetly not vintage. The pilot liked mine much better.
Glad I did! Rear gun and right main gear (and my son in both):
The next few shots of the interior where taken by a friend's nephew who's relative flew as a rear gunner - thanks! I brought my airspeed indicator for a shot with the one in the plane. I guess the airspeed was upgraded to maintain air worthiness as the airspeed in the plane is definetly not vintage. The pilot liked mine much better.
Pilot and the instrument:
Lancaster airspeed and mine:
Looking towards the rear gunner and into the rear gunner station:
Lancaster airspeed and mine:
Looking towards the rear gunner and into the rear gunner station:
