The legendary plane flew past Doe Lea and Hardwick Hall this weekend – with Monday, May 16 marking the 79th anniversary of the bouncing bomb raids on Germany in 1943.
Crowds gathered on Saturday and Sunday for two spectacular flyovers, as the aircraft took part in an RAF Bomber Command Remembrance flight.
See 15 photos of the Lancaster Bomber as it passed through Derbyshire’s skies.
1. Doe Lea flyover
The Lancaster Bomber as it passed close to Doe Lea on Saturday. Photo: jason chadwick
2. Crowds at Doe Lea
A healthy crowd formed in Doe Lea as the Lancaster Bomber was due to pass. Photo: jason chadwick
3. Lancaster Bomber
Lancaster flying over Hardwick Hall, taken by Nick Rhodes of Hasland Photo: NICK RHODES
4. Operation Chastise
The top-secret Dambusters raids, officially known as Operation Chastise, took place on the night of May 16 and 17, 1943. The raids were carried out by 133 airmen in 19 Lancaster bombers. Photo: Josh Barker @avfuelphotography