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Royal Air Force - Avro Lancaster B. VI
Royal Air Force - Avro Lancaster B.VI, one of nine aircraft converted from B.IIIs, fitted with Rolls-Royce Merlin 85/87 which had two-stage superchargers, giving much improved high altitude performance. Used by Pathfinder squadrons for a short period, survivors were relegated to secondary duties. Date: 1944
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1944 Altitude Avro Converted Duties Fitted Giving Iiis Improved Lancaster Merlin Pathfinder Performance Relegated Rolls Royce Secondary Squadrons Survivors Used Short
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"This evocative photograph captures the power and determination of the Royal Air Force's Avro Lancaster B.VI, a formidable aircraft that played a crucial role in the Allied victory during World War II. One of nine Lancaster bombers converted from B.IIIs, this particular aircraft was fitted with Rolls-Royce Merlin 85/87 engines, which boasted two-stage superchargers, significantly enhancing the high altitude performance of the aircraft. The Lancaster B.VI was primarily used by the Pathfinder squadrons for a brief period in 1944, enabling them to fly at higher altitudes and accurately mark targets for the following bomber formations. However, as the war progressed and more advanced aircraft became available, the Lancaster B.VI was relegated to secondary duties. Despite being overshadowed by more advanced aircraft, the Lancaster B.VI remains a symbol of the courage and resilience of the Royal Air Force during the darkest days of the war. Its distinctive silhouette, with the Merlin engines roaring in the background, continues to inspire awe and admiration. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who flew these magnificent machines in defense of freedom and democracy." Mary Evans Picture Library/Mary Evans Prints Online. Reproduced with permission. All rights reserved.
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