The Avro Lancaster, commonly known as the Lancaster Bomber, is a British Second World War heavy bomber.

Nov 11, 2025 · Avro then proposed a redesigned Manchester powered by four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, and the result was the Lancaster. The Lancaster first flew in January 1941 and entered …

The Avro Lancaster is the most famous and successful RAF heavy bomber of World War Two. There are only two airworthy Lancasters left in the world - 7,377 were built.

Jan 15, 2020 · The Avro Lancaster bomber first came into service in March 1942 and as the main Royal Air Force heavy bomber, soon became as iconic a part of the British air war as the Supermarine …

Apr 16, 2024 · The Avro Lancaster was a crucial heavy bomber for the RAF during WWII and had a significant role in strategic bombing missions. Its exceptional performance led to its production in …

Mar 11, 2024 · The Avro 683 Lancaster bomber was a four-engine heavy bomber flown by the Royal Air Force and allies during the Second World War (1939-45). Lancasters were particularly used in …

Jul 26, 2025 · The attack was carried out by No. 44 and No. 97 Squadrons, the first units to operate the newly introduced Avro Lancaster, a four-engine bomber that would serve as the backbone of the …

The Avro Lancaster was the mainstay of the Royal Air Force offensive capabilities during World War II. 7,377 Lancasters were produced in total. The "Lanc" was designed by Roy Chadwick as an upgrade …

The Avro Lancaster the most famous of all Avro military aircraft, and without doubt the most successful heavy night bomber to be deployed over Europe, during World War II.

The Avro Lancaster, a legendary WWII British heavy bomber, renowned for its significant payload capacity and role in major bombing campaigns.