Reunion of Giants (2015)

There are only two Avro Lancasters left flying in the world today and when they joined and flew together in 2014, it was HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Reunion of Giants (2015) poster

It had been 50 years since two Avro Lancaster bombers flew side by side. The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum's Avro Lancaster, VeRA, flew from Hamilton, Ontario to meet her British counterpart, Thumper - the only other surviving flight worthy Lancaster bomber in the world - the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's (BBMF) Lancaster in England. This documentary includes first-hand accounts from the men and women who experienced the war and were connected to the Lancaster. It transports the viewer back in time as they share what it was like during the Lancaster's glory days. REUNION OF GIANTS documents this historic mission as it unfolds through the eyes of the flight crews, veterans, friends and family. It includes all parts in this new chapter of the bomber's history, as VeRA crosses the Atlantic.

Director: Morgan Elliott
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date:
Production: Suddenly SeeMore Productions
Country: United Kingdom, Canada
Original Language: en

Keywords

raf (royal air force), world war ii, lancaster bomber, historical

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reunion of Giants about?
It had been 50 years since two Avro Lancaster bombers flew side by side. The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum's Avro Lancaster, VeRA, flew from Hamilton, Ontario to meet her British counterpart, Thumper - the only other surviving flight worthy Lancaster bomber in the world - the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's (BBMF) Lancaster in England. This documentary includes first-hand accounts from the men and women who experienced the war and were connected to the Lancaster. It transports the viewer back in time as they share what it was like during the Lancaster's glory days. REUNION OF GIANTS documents this historic mission as it unfolds through the eyes of the flight crews, veterans, friends and family. It includes all parts in this new chapter of the bomber's history, as VeRA crosses the Atlantic.
Who directed Reunion of Giants?
Reunion of Giants was directed by Morgan Elliott.
How long is Reunion of Giants?
Reunion of Giants has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Reunion of Giants?
Reunion of Giants is a Documentary film.
Where was Reunion of Giants produced?
Reunion of Giants was produced in United Kingdom, Canada.