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World War II (England)
WWII Web Ring
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Lancaster Restoration Group
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Bomber Command Association (Dutch)
Bomber Harris Trust Homepage
Sir Arthur Harris
WWII Strategic Bombing
Bomber Command Website Links

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LANCASTER SPECS

THE AVRO LANCASTER BOMBER The Avro Lancaster was one of the best Allied heavy bombers of World War II. It was based on an unsuccessful twin-engine aircraft called the Manchester. A key reason for the Lancaster's achievement was its use of four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines - the same engines that powered the Spitfire. Well-known for its dependability, the Lancaster was liked by its crews and participated in many famous World War II missions, including the historic "Dam Buster" raids that led to the destruction of the strategically important Mohne, Eder, and Sorpe dams. Lancasters also destroyed the infamous Nazi battleship Tirpitz and were instrumental during attacks on the famous Peenemunde aircraft and rocket research facility. After the war, Lancasters were used as bombers by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and eventually by other air forces as well. A later derivative of the Lancaster design was the Shackleton, which was used for early warning and anti-submarine patrols by the RAF and South African Air Force. The aircraft were finally retired in the 1990s.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Country: Great Britain
Manufacturer: Avro
Designation: Lancaster
Type: Bomber
Service Dates: 1941 to the late 1950s
Length: 69'-6"
Wingspan: 102'-0"
Height: 20'-0"
Empty Weight: 36,900 lbs
Gross Weight: 70,000 lbs
Maximum Speed: 287 mph
Maximum Range: 1,660 miles
Maximum Altitude: 24,500 ft
Number of Crew: 7+
Engine Type: Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer: Rolls-Royce
Engine Designation: Merlin x 4
Engine Horsepower: 1,460 hp

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