Looking back: Transatlantic journey for WW2 engine

A more recent nostalgia picture this week features the loading of a WW2 bomber engine onto the Hercules aircraft for its journey to Canada.

From left: Ian Foster, civilian co-ordinator 57 Rescue; Captain Joe Preece of C (Fife & Forfar Yeomanry/Scottish Horse) Squadron and Sergeant Bill Clarke, loadmaster from the Canadian Air Force.

The Crown Copyright stamp puts this photograph at June 9, 1999 at RAF Leuchars.

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