Lancaster NX611 on the move. It is one of only three worldwide able to taxy under their own power. The other two, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight B Mk I PA474 in the UK, and Canadian Warplane Heritage B Mk X FM213, have both been flying for some years. NX611 is confined to the ground - for the immediate future, at least. Perhaps one day...

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lancaster / Type 683 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Heritage Centre stalwarts Ian Hinkling and Brian Bradshaw pose for the camera. Ian, who spent eight years with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, has been the engineer responsible for bringing NX611’s Merlins back to life. Brian, meanwhile, has been responsible for restoring the vehicle collection. A search is under way for an RAF runway caravan.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lancaster / Type 683 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

This view of the starboard outer engine, with cowlings off, illustrates the complexity of keeping even one of the Lancaster’s Merlins in running condition.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lancaster / Type 683 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Taking pride of place, Lancaster NX611 rests snugly in its purpose-built hangar.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lancaster / Type 683 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

The Panton brothers, Harold (left) and Fred, in the cockpit of their pride and joy - Lancaster B Mk VII NX611.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lancaster / Type 683 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

The fully restored cockpit of NX611 shows the level of dedication and detail that has been lavished on the aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lancaster / Type 683 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941