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Avro Lancaster Mk VII NX611 Aeronavale Bankstown
Avro Lancaster Mk VII NX611 in French Naval Air Arm livery at Bankstown in Sydney Australia. Eventually restored and bought in 1983 by the Panton Brothers she is now named Just Jane and taxis at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby Date: 1965
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1965 1983 Aeronavale Avro Bankstown Bought Brothers Eventually Jane Just Kirkby Lancaster Lincolnshire Livery Named Restored Sydney Taxis Panton
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1. Title: "Avro Lancaster Mk VII NX611: A Transatlantic Voyage and a New Lease of Life" 2.. This photograph presents the Avro Lancaster Mk VII NX611, adorned in the distinctive French Naval Air Arm livery, as it taxis at Bankstown Airport in Sydney, Australia, in 1965. The Lancaster, a legendary British four-engine bomber used extensively during World War II, had embarked on a remarkable journey that began in Europe and culminated in its acquisition by the Panton Brothers in 1983. Originally built in 1945, NX611 served with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) before being transferred to the French Navy in 1956. The aircraft, with its powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, was a formidable presence in the skies, contributing to the defense of both countries during the Cold War era. In 1965, NX611 made headlines when it was shipped from France to Australia, making a stopover in the United States for refueling. The journey marked the end of its military career and the beginning of a new chapter as a cherished aviation icon. Eventually, the Lancaster found its way to the Panton Brothers, who painstakingly restored the aircraft and named it "Just Jane." Today, Just Jane is a proud resident of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby in the United Kingdom, where it continues to inspire generations with its rich history and the memories of a bygone era in aviation. This photograph captures a unique moment in the Lancaster's history, showcasing its impressive presence in the Australian landscape and the enduring allure of this iconic aircraft.
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