Product Description
Now is your chance to own a piece of the Avro Lancaster; the legendary allied bomber which played a major role in bringing an end to the Second World War in Europe. Don't miss out on these Plane Chains!
This edition is limited to just 250 keychains crafted from the skin panels of ex RCAF Avro Lancaster KB-882; one of few surviving Lancasters that saw combat during World War Two.
A portion of proceeds from each keychain sold is being donated to the National Air Force Museum of Canada to support their ongoing restoration of KB-882.
(This tag comes in a silver finish. Three other colors are also available).
KB-882 was built by Victory Aircraft in late 1944 and was introduced into service in early 1945. Before the end of hostilities in Europe, KB-882 flew eleven bombing missions. On her missions, KB-882 targeted factories, cities, and mines. On one such mission, while returning home after delivering her payload, KB-882 had a close encounter with a German night fighter. But thanks to the Lancasters defensive turrets, the German aircraft was deterred from further confronting the bomber.
Post-war, upon KB-882s' return to Canada she was to join the "Tiger Force"; a squadron that would fight in Japan. However, the war in the Pacific soon drew to a close, and KB-882 entered temporary storage. The escalation of the Cold War soon gave Canadian Lancasters a new role. KB-882 was converted to an MX AR and flew reconnaissance missions up until her retirement in 1964.
Today KB-882 is being restored for static display by the talented team at the National Air Force Museum of Canada
These keychains are 3.6cmx8.8cm in size, they feature the original wear and tear of the aircraft, and are laser engraved with aircraft details.
