'Mynarski Memorial Lancaster' Bomber ~ World War II Weekend 2006
Presentation of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum's Mynarski Memorial Lancaster World War II bomber during the 'World War II Weekend' at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum in Reading, Pennsylvania on June 3, 2006.
The Mynarski Memorial Lancaster was dedicated to the memory and bravery of Pilot Officer Andrew Charles Mynarski. In June 1944, Mynarski's Lancaster was shot up by a German Ju-88 night fighter. Before he bailed out, Mynarski attempted to free in vain his stuck rear gunner during the bomber's descent. The rear-gunner survived the crash but Mynarski suffered severe burns after bailing out and he died shortly thereafter. Mynarski was posthumously awarded a Victoria Cross in 1946 for his attempts to free the rear gunner.
Opening music from 'Escape' by Craig Armstrong.