A fully loaded Lancaster could fly at almost 290 mph, but cruising speed was often less if the target was far away and a heavy fuel and bomb load was carried.
The Lancaster could carry almost 24,000 pounds of bombs, compared to the B-17's 17,500 pounds.
No. The Battle of Britain was a defensive air battle, and the RAF fought the Luftwaffe with fighter aeroplanes. The Lancaster was a four-engined bomber which didn't come into service until after the BofB.
Behind the pilot and flight engineer, past the bomb bay.
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I have just finished a 1:32 scale model of an Avro B1 Mk 1 Lancaster Bomber. Approx. 1200 hours of loving work over a period of 2 & 1/2 years. Is there a Lancaster model association that I can join and compare models etc. ? My email is echs@global.co.za Brian
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It cruised at about 200 with a full load.
The cost of a single Lancaster Bomber was between £45-50,000.
A Lancaster Bomber never crashed at Kiveton Park. It was a Wellington Bomber!
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The cruising speed of a Lancaster was 210 mph.
The Lancaster was the main British heavy bomber.
The Lancaster was almost entirely aluminium, with some steel.
Lancaster bombers cost approximately 48,500 Pounds each.
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There was no bomber of any kind that had 8 propellers.
Depending on the exact model, 7-9 crewmen were in a Lancaster.