a Lancaster FM104 delivered to the British Columbia Aviation Museum (BCAM) in North Saanich, from the city of Toronto.

“This particular aircraft, the FM104, flew on the east coast for 20 years. It was built in Toronto at the end of 1944, went to Europe, but never flew in combat. “It then flew for 20 years with the Maritime Command of the RCAF, and was then presented to the city of Toronto. “In 1999” Lewis continues, “it was lent to a museum in Toronto to restore, but that museum went bankrupt, and the restoration was never completed.”

"We intend ultimately to restore it to flying condition, when it will be one of only three Lancasters in the world that fly.”

“Worldwide there are 17 Lancasters in existence. Eight of them are in Canada, but worldwide, only two fly. Up until now there’s never been a Lancaster in British Columbia, so we’re doubly excited to finally have one here.”

unfortunately, like all museums with multi-million dollar restoration projects, they have no funding, just lots of time, and hopes of fundraisers and donations