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| Last airworthy Lancaster bombers' tandem flight postponed | Last airworthy Lancaster bombers' tandem flight postponed |
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| A first flight by the last two airworthy Lancaster bombers has been postponed due to bad weather. | A first flight by the last two airworthy Lancaster bombers has been postponed due to bad weather. |
| The Canadian Warplane Heritage's aircraft was due to meet the UK-based Lancaster to pass over Lincoln Cathedral. | The Canadian Warplane Heritage's aircraft was due to meet the UK-based Lancaster to pass over Lincoln Cathedral. |
| However, due to bad weather in the area, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's aircraft were grounded. | |
| The two Lancasters are due to give a series of displays across the country during August and September. | The two Lancasters are due to give a series of displays across the country during August and September. |
| The Canadian plane, delayed by the weather, landed at RAF Coningsby just after 14:00 BST. | |
| Crowds who had gathered at Lincoln and RAF Waddington were left wet and disappointed. | |
| About 7,300 Lancasters were built during World War Two but most of those that survived the fighting were scrapped. | About 7,300 Lancasters were built during World War Two but most of those that survived the fighting were scrapped. |