Lancaster fuselage?

[Andy Zarse]

On monday I saw a low loader on the A24 between Dorking and Horsham travelling on the opposite carriageway carrying about two thirds of the fuselage of a Lancaster. It was largely covered over but I could see the canopy and nose section, which had the outline of a Canadian Maple leaf (painted over in yellow). I wasn't able to get a photo as it had gone by the time I'd realised what it was. I did wonder if it was real or maybe a mock up/film set type thing possibly from the new Dambusters film?

Anyway, does anyone know anything about it?

[Andy Zarse]

Eric Mc said:

Was it silver and white or in WW2 Bomber Command camouflage colours?

It was in brown camo, but looked to be half way through a paint job as sections were in primer.

Oh I forgot to mention it pulled out of a little side road/drive onto the dual carriageway, maybe I'll go for a poke about up there later!

[Andy Zarse]

Sorry chaps, i lost track of this thread, thanks for the info. Mystery solved!