Difference between revisions of "Avro Lancaster"
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| caption = Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - photo Cpl Phil Major | | caption = Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - photo Cpl Phil Major | ||
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| caption2 = A 617 Squadron Lancaster dropping a "tall boy" bomb | | caption2 = A 617 Squadron Lancaster dropping a "tall boy" bomb | ||
| aircrafttype = 4 engine monoplane | | aircrafttype = 4 engine monoplane | ||
Revision as of 01:05, 9 February 2020
 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - photo Cpl Phil Major | |
 A 617 Squadron Lancaster dropping a "tall boy" bomb | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Type | 4 engine monoplane |
| Role | Heavy bomber |
| Designer | Avro |
| Manufacturer | Avro |
| Produced | A.E. Roe (3 locations) plus 5 other companies. |
| Number built | 7,377 |
| Primary users | RAF; RCAF; RAAF |
| In service | February 1942 |
| Out of service | 1962 RCAF |
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