THE renowned Lancaster Bomber has been spotted by locals as it flew over Herefordshire.
A Lancaster Bomber from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight was captured on camera on Sunday, July 3 as it made its way from Swansea back to its RAF Coningsby base.
The picture, shared by Hereford Times Camera Club member Tom Gibbard, shows the majestic aircraft gliding over the county.
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He shared his picture after fellow group member Belinda Olsen asked if anyone was quick enough to take a picture of the split-second view.
The Lancaster Bomber played a huge role in victory during the Second World War, conducting overnight raids on German territory.
Lancaster Bomber by Brett Pearson. File picture
In 1943, the aircraft was used as part of the Dambusters raid which was conducted by RAF bomber command.
The Möhne and Edersee dams were breached, causing catastrophic flooding of the Ruhr valley and villages in the Eder valley.
This set back Germany's efforts to produce weapons and ammunition.
19 Lancaster Bombers were used during the operation making it one of the most famous aircraft in the world along with the Spitfire.
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Flight tracking information showed that the bomber had been flying over Swansea as part of the Wales National Air Show on Sunday, between 1.45pm and 2pm
The two-day event was also set to feature the Red Arrows, Spitfire, Hurricane, Chinook and P-51 Mustang.
A Lancaster Bomber, Supermaine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane which were all at the air show in Swansea. File picture
After taking part in the event, it flew up over the South Wales Valleys to Abergavenny, and then across the border where it flew over Much Dewchurch, Rotherwas, Bartestree and Bromyard shortly before 2.30pm.
It was then seen over Bewdley, Bridgnorth, Stafford, Greater Manchester and Mansfield before landing at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.
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