World War II: Military Aircraft
Lords · Question HL12021 · Tabled 18 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Cryer
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to recover the last remaining Lancaster bomber of 617 squadron currently located in Sweden.
Answer
Answered by Lord Coaker, 1 Dec 2025
While there are no plans to recover the Lancaster bomber of 617 Squadron located in Sweden, I understand that the wreckage is monitored and cared for by the Porjus Arkivkommitté, the local Swedish Archival Committee. The aircraft is in poor condition, and...