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7,377 Lancaster bombers were built.
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Did the Lancaster and other Allied heavy bombers get a chance to see action in the later stages of the battle of Britain and blitz how many lost how well did they do?
The Lancaster was not in service at the Battle of Britain. It did not fly in the RAF until early 1942.
How many bombers were made in England during ww2?
over 9000
How many innocent afghans have been killed by stealth bombers?
17
How many B-52 bombers were made?
744 B-52 's were built.
How many bombers did the Luftwaffe have?
At the height of the Luftwaffe's power they had about 2,800 bombers. Almost all of these were what the Allies would class as 'light bombers'.
How many V bombers where made during the cold war?
If the question is asking about the V bombers operated by Great Britain during the Cold War, there were three types; the Valiant, the Victor, and the Vulcan. Sorry, I do not know how many of each were built.
How many miles is it from Altoona to Lancaster?
It's 168 miles from Altoona to Lancaster.
Who invented the lancaster bomber?
The British Avro Aircraft Company made most Lancaster bombers.- Possibly the greatest bomber of WW2. -With all due respect to the B-17, the Lancaster was just as tough, flew just as far, and carried twice the bomb load. - It was built at Chadderton near Manchester, at two plants near Birmingham and also in Canada by Avro Canada. A total of 7,377 Lancasters were built, many being flown by Canadian crews. After the war, it's basic design continued on into the Shackleton maritime bomber which served in the RAF until the 1970's.
What was the name of British planes in World War 2?
There were literally dozens of British aircraft, however the most famous of those were the Spitfire & Hurricane fighters. The Lancaster, Manchester and Wellington bombers. There are plenty of websites that will list the aircraft. The British also used aircraft made in other countries, primarily from the USA. Also many other allied nations (including the USA) used British aircraft during the war. The British name for an American airplane was different than the name used by Americans.
What was the best bomber plane of all time?
B52 Stratofortress. During the Vietnam War one B52 could carry up to 108 750lb bombs. That was equal to 10 WWII bombers. I believe the Avro Lancaster was the best bomber of all time. It was essential to winning WW2. Lancasters took thousands of boys to war and brought many men back. It made the difference between winning and losing. -If the Allies had lost there would never have been a real peace.
What one engined bombers were used in World War 2?
There are many single engine aircraft used as dive bombers and torpedo bombers that could be cited if this were the aim of the question - was it?
How many lancasters bombers are airworthy?
two
