View allAll Photos Tagged lancaster
Photographed at RAF Coningsby on the 2nd of October 2016.
"PA474 is currently painted to represent Lancaster DV385, “Thumper Mk III” of 617 (‘Dambuster’) Squadron, with the code letters ‘KC-A’. This aircraft was one of the brand-new standard Lancasters issued to 617 Squadron as replacements after the ‘Dams Raid’ in 1943. It was delivered to the Squadron in November 1943, whilst the unit was based at Coningsby, and it flew 4 ‘ops’ from Coningsby before 617 Squadron moved to Woodhall Spa in January 1944. The “Thumper” nose art features the cartoon rabbit – from the 1942 Walt Disney cartoon ‘Bambi’ – holding a foaming pint of beer."
Credit BBMF excellent website
Avro Lancaster PA474 heading to Southport Air Show. I knew what time it was due in Southport but, unlike the Red Arrows, I didn't have any idea of the Lancaster's flight path to its display at Southport Air Show. A stroke of good fortune meant that it appeared over my shoulder as I headed up to Scarth Hill outside Ormskirk.
The sun had been shining up until a few minutes before the fly past then it rained! Never mind - always good to see one of these historic aircraft. This Lancaster was performing a fly over for our local Milton Keynes museum where a 'Forties Weekend' was being held.
Avro Lancaster of the Battle of Britain memorial Flight during display practice at RAF Coningsby Lincolnshire
Avro 683 Lancaster X
Canadian Aviation and Space Museum
Ottawa, Ontario
From the museum -
The “Lanc” was arguably the best heavy bomber used in Europe in Second World War. Although somewhat vulnerable to fighter attack, it was relatively fast, had a high ceiling, and could carry enormous loads for its size. Victory Aircraft at Malton, Ontario, produced the first Canadian-built Lancaster, a Mark X, first flown August 1, 1943. Many Canadian-built Mark Xs served overseas with No.6 Group. The Lancaster continued in the RCAF until 1965 for maritime patrol, photo survey, search and rescue, and navigator training.
Wing Span: 31.1 m (102 ft)
Length: 21.1 m (69 ft 6 in)
Height: 6.2 m (20 ft 4 in)
Weight, Empty:15,985 kg (35,240 lb)
Weight, Gross: 29,484 kg (65,000 lb)
Cruising Speed: 322 km/h (200 mph)
Max Speed: 438 km/h (272 mph)
Rate of Climb: 277 m (910 ft) /min
Service Ceiling: 7,530 m (24,700 ft)
Range: 2,671 km (1,660 mi )
Crew: seven (wartime)
Power Plant:four Rolls-Royce (Packard) Merlin 224, 1,620-hp, 12 cylinder Vee engines
Thanks for looking !
Yesterday I went for a wander around Lancaster whilst the sun was shining. Despite having been here for almost a year now (scary stuff!) I hadn't yet managed to simply go for a wander around the city centre with my camera and take in the sights.
Avro Lancaster heavy bomber operated by the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight as a tribute to all members of Bomber Command during the Second World War.
PA474 was built as a B Mk 1 (B1) by Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd at its Broughton factory near Chester in 1945 and was to be part of the British Tiger Force for strategic bombing in the Far East.