DND photo.

DND photo.

Victory Aircraft manufactured 430 Lancaster Xs at their Malton, ON plant, FM136 emerging in 1945. Sent to 32 MU St Athan in May 1945, it was too late to be issued to an active squadron and returned to the Pearce, AB depot in Canada. Eventually converted to Maritime Reconnaissance configuration, it was flown by 404 'Buffalo' (Maritime Patrol) Sqdn at Greenwood, Nova Scotia and later 407 'Demon' (MP) Squadron at Comox, BC carrying squadron markings RX-136 until struck off in April 1961. FM136 spent the next 30 years displayed on a pedestal at Calgary airport before joining the museum in 1992.

Originally built as a Mk.10 in May 1945. Converted into a Mk.10MR circa 1952 and retired circa 1955. Sold surplus in 1960 and moved to Nanton where it was on display next to the main north south highway for many years in front of the location where later the Bomber Command Museum of Canada was built.. When that was finished it moved inside and after an extensive restoration the Lancaster is now the star exhibit at the museum.

Used for aerial mapping. Photo from: Library and Archives Canada

Awaiting delivery to the UK with turrets removed to improve ferry range. Scrapped in 1947. Photo from: Library and Archives Canada

Now on display inside the 'big tent'.

Initially preserved at the international airport on a plinth, in camo and black markings, but moved to the museum in April 1992. By 1996 the paintwork was in very poor condition, and during the restoration that followed it was unfortunately repainted in these unattractive all-grey markings. Its front turret is evidently missing in this photo, presumably for restoration. Seen here while it was still on outdoor display, but it had been moved indoors by Sep 2007. It later regained its original and much nicer camo and black markings.

Built by Victory Aircraft in June 1945 at Malton, Ontario. Preserved at Calgary wearing the NA-P code of 428 Squadron RCAF.