I'd be rather upset of they destroyed a Lancaster Bomber, very upset actually.
Although I don't agree with destruction of most things, buildings, cars, planes. Its always a shame to see a 100 yeaer old ornate victiorian factory torn down to build a housing estate of identical buildings, normaly painted a ghastly light yellow colour. I've been around the show homes and the quality of finish is dreadful, foam based cornices and plastic dado rails. Ugh, if your going to give your stupid wooden house victioran styling at least use wood and plaster.
I've never seen the point in destroying old things as long as they still work, I hardley ever buy anything new, I generaly find I can buy something old for less money that'll do the job I want it to anyway.