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Avro 683 Lancaster I of No 467 Squadron bombing-up-beca
Avro 683 Lancaster I of No 467 Squadron bombing-up-became the mainstay of RAF Bomber Command, the type entering operations in February 1942
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1942 Avro Bombers Bombing Command Entering Lancaster Operations Secondflight Squadron Bomber Mainstay
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of preparation before a mission for an Avro 683 Lancaster I bomber of No. 467 Squadron, as it undergoes the crucial process of bombing-up at RAF Bomber Command during World War II. The Lancaster I, a formidable British four-engine heavy bomber, became the mainstay of the Royal Air Force's strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany, entering operations in February 1942. The Avro Lancaster, with its distinctive silhouette and powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, was a significant development from its predecessor, the Avro Manchester. Its advanced features, such as a larger bomb bay, improved defensive armament, and more powerful engines, made it an effective weapon against the heavily fortified targets in Germany. No. 467 Squadron, formed in May 1942, was one of the many RAF units that played a vital role in the strategic bombing campaign. The squadron's Lancaster bombers carried out numerous raids against German industrial targets, contributing significantly to the war effort. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of aviation and the bravery of the airmen who flew these magnificent machines during the darkest days of World War II. The Avro Lancaster I remains an iconic symbol of the Second World War and a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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