Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster to receive new livery for 2027

(Illustration © Chris Sandham-Bailey / Inkworm )

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster PA474, one of only two airworthy examples in the world — the other being operated by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum — will receive a new paint scheme following its major maintenance program scheduled to begin in October 2025 at RAF Coningsby.

When it emerges from the workshops in 2027, it will wear the colors of Lancaster LM220 of IX Squadron as it appeared in 1944–1945.

The BBMF’s Lancaster B I PA474 in its current colors (Photo © Damien Defever for LEB)

The scheme will include nose art featuring the inscription “Getting Younger Every Day,” inspired by an advertisement from the William Younger brewery, along with a bearded character nicknamed “Father William.” LM220 took part in the Tallboy raids against the battleship Tirpitz, and also flew during the Exodus repatriation missions in May 1945.

Source: Vintage Aviation News | New Markings for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster in 2027