Historic Lancaster makes epic return to Goderich 60 years to the day it first arrived

It was a memorable weekend for thousands who made their way to Goderich to get acquainted (or, in the case of many, reacquainted) with one of only two Lancaster bombers left in the world that can still fly. It was 60 years earlier to the day that the Lancaster first flew into Goderich so it could be mounted and made into a monument.

 

Since then, it has taken up residence in Hamilton, but it made its epic return last Friday as thousands watched on from the tarmac, the streets and surrounding towns. The plane returned home on Saturday afternoon, but not before thousands upon thousands took the chance to get up close and personal with the stories World War II aircraft. Merchandise, supposedly, was so popular that a restock from Hamilton was necessary on Saturday.     (Shawn Loughlin photo)