Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Remembrance Day 2026

 Lest we forget.

 

The Mynarski Memorial Lancaster

This is the Mynarski Memorial Avro Lancaster, flown by Canadian Warplane Heritage.

Here is the story of Andy Mynarski. 

 Andrew Charles Mynarski (14 October 1916 – 13 June 1944) was a Canadian airman and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Mynarski was 27 years old and flew with No. 419 "Moose" Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, during the Second World War when he died while attempting to rescue a trapped fellow crewman.

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