The last two airworthy Lancaster bombers in the world flew over Derbyshire this weekend. The planes soared over Derwent Dam, in the Peak District, echoing the practice runs made for the famous Dambusters raid 70 years ago. One of the Lancasters is normally based in Canada, but has been reunited with her Lincolnshire sister for a series of events in the UK. The Derwent flypast, on Sunday, was partly a tribute to the Canadian men who gave their lives in the Second World War. The Dambusters raid took place in May 1943 to destroy three German dams in the Ruhr.
