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Revision as of 01:05, 9 February 2020

Avro Lancaster
Avro Lancaster with Hurricane.jpg
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - photo Cpl Phil Major
617 Squadron Lancaster.jpg
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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Crew members

61 & 617 Squadron RAF