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Avro Lancaster I Aries
Avro Lancaster I Aries, PD328, of the Empire Air Navigation School, Shawbury, warming up prior to its England to Cape Town record-breaking flight of 32hrs 21min. This aircraft had Lancastrian nose and tail sections, Lincoln undercarriage and extra fuel tanks in the nose and bomb bay. It also carried the newest navigational aids. After a series of long-range flights between 1944 and 1947 and covering 200, 000 miles the aircraft was retired. Date: 1944
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This photograph captures the historic Avro Lancaster I Aries PD328, of the Empire Air Navigation School at Shawbury, preparing for its record-breaking flight from England to Cape Town in 1944. The Avro Lancaster I Aries was a remarkable aircraft, featuring Lancastrian nose and tail sections, Lincoln undercarriage, and additional fuel tanks in the nose and bomb bay. Equipped with the latest navigational aids, this aircraft was a testament to the advancements in aviation technology during World War II. The Avro Lancaster I Aries had already undergone a series of long-range flights between 1944 and 1947, covering an impressive 200,000 miles. In this image, we see the aircraft warming up prior to embarking on its most notable journey, which would ultimately set a new record of 32 hours and 21 minutes. The flight from England to Cape Town was a significant achievement, demonstrating the capabilities of the Lancaster as a long-range transport aircraft. After this record-breaking flight, the Avro Lancaster I Aries, registration PD328, was eventually retired from service. This photograph serves as a reminder of the incredible history of aviation and the groundbreaking achievements of the Empire Air Navigation School at Shawbury during the 1940s.
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