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.
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.
Due to the variety of colors and variations, we're offering a number of combo packages.
Combo Pack 1: Includes one of each color. (Total of 4 keychains)
Combo Pack 2: Includes one of each color with rivets. (Total of 4 keychains)
Jumbo Combo Pack: Includes two of each color; one with rivets, and one without rivets. (Total of 8 keychains)
The Avro Lancaster was a British four-engine heavy bomber designed and built during the Second World War. The Lancaster is one of the most iconic and legendary aircraft of World War Two, having seen extensive combat in the European theatre against Axis Forces.
Today just 17 Lancasters exist, with just two airworthy examples.
Our Aircraft’s Story
Our Avro Lancaster; KB-882 has the distinction of being one of the few remaining Lancasters to have seen combat in Europe during World War Two.
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. Click here to visit the museums website.
Disclaimer
Plane Chains are crafted from the skin of a real aircraft. Scratches, dents, and other imperfections may be present on your Plane Chain. These imperfections are what make Plane Chains special, they are a testament to this Plane Chain's past life as a real airplane.
Product images seen online are meant as a reference only, the Plane Chain you receive is randomly selected and may not look exactly how it does online since no two Plane Chains are the same.
