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Background imageAvro Collection: Vulcan Delta bomber NQJ swoops spectacularly over the city of Coventry as a thank you to

Vulcan Delta bomber NQJ swoops spectacularly over the city of Coventry as a thank you to the people who helped save her. The plane crossed the city at 2000 feet to salute those in Coventry

Background imageAvro Collection: A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber pictured leaving RAF St Athan after a refit

A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber pictured leaving RAF St Athan after a refit. 15th May 1996

Background imageAvro Collection: Former RAF flight engineer Alan Morgan in Lancasters, poses beside one of the famous Avro

Former RAF flight engineer Alan Morgan in Lancasters, poses beside one of the famous Avro Lancaster bombers at the gate at RAF Scampton. 20th May 1980

Background imageAvro Collection: Radar devices on RAF Lancaster bomber during the Second World War

Radar devices on RAF Lancaster bomber during the Second World War. The tell-tale bulge on this Lancaster bomber, just below the RAF roundel is the blister containing the revolving reflector-like

Background imageAvro Collection: The RAFs only Lancaster bomber pictured in flight over Central London

The RAFs only Lancaster bomber pictured in flight over Central London. 11th July 1976

Background imageAvro Collection: An Avro Lancaster bomber during the Woodford Air Show. 23rd June 1989

An Avro Lancaster bomber during the Woodford Air Show. 23rd June 1989

Background imageAvro Collection: An Avro Lancaster bomber in flight over Littleton Road playing fields, Manchester

An Avro Lancaster bomber in flight over Littleton Road playing fields, Manchester. Circa 1990

Background imageAvro Collection: An Avro Lancaster bomber which has been frequently flown as a Master bomber pictured

An Avro Lancaster bomber which has been frequently flown as a Master bomber pictured after completing its 100th operation. She is Lancaster A-Able and is pictured with members of the ground crew

Background imageAvro Collection: The last Lancaster bomber to fly. It flew from Hullavington RAF airfield near Swindon en

The last Lancaster bomber to fly. It flew from Hullavington RAF airfield near Swindon en route for Blackpool where it will be operational for a short period before being stored in an aviation museum

Background imageAvro Collection: The famous Avro Lancaster Bomber pictured at Blackpool. 19th November 1971

The famous Avro Lancaster Bomber pictured at Blackpool. 19th November 1971

Background imageAvro Collection: The City of Lincoln, one of the few Lancaster bomners still flying

The City of Lincoln, one of the few Lancaster bomners still flying, parks up at at RAF Scampton for inspection by members of the Guinea Pig Club and their guests. 20th May 1980

Background imageAvro Collection: A Lancaster bomber preparing for take-off during the Second World War. Circa 1944

A Lancaster bomber preparing for take-off during the Second World War. Circa 1944

Background imageAvro Collection: A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber flies past at Teesside Airport. August 1981

A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber flies past at Teesside Airport. August 1981

Background imageAvro Collection: Bomber command load one of the new 12, 000 pound 'earthquake'

Bomber command load one of the new 12, 000 pound "earthquake"
Bomber command load one of the new 12, 000 pound " earthquake" bombs onto a Lancaster II bomber, the same bombs that sunk the 45, 000 ton German battleship Tirpitz in Norway

Background imageAvro Collection: An Avro Lancaster bomber and Spitfire fighter plane of the Royal Air Force in flight

An Avro Lancaster bomber and Spitfire fighter plane of the Royal Air Force in flight during a display at Coventry Airport at Baginton. August 1976

Background imageAvro Collection: Avro Lancaster bomber commemorative flight over Derwent Dam

Avro Lancaster bomber commemorative flight over Derwent Dam, seen here escorted by an Avro Vulcan during the Coventry air display at Baginton. August 1977

Background imageAvro Collection: Veteran Lancaster bomber G for George which was presented to Australian prime Minister Mr

Veteran Lancaster bomber G for George which was presented to Australian prime Minister Mr John Curtin at an Australian bomber station in the north of England during the Second World War

Background imageAvro Collection: The RAFs last flying Lancaster bomber PA 474 gently inches her way out of

The RAFs last flying Lancaster bomber PA 474 gently inches her way out of the hangar on her first journey for 18 months, just 200 yards. April 1979

Background imageAvro Collection: The RAFs new 8, 000 lb bomb which is being dropped by the RAF on enemy targets in

The RAFs new 8, 000 lb bomb which is being dropped by the RAF on enemy targets in Italy and Germany along with the new 4, 000 lb bomb

Background imageAvro Collection: The last serving Royal Air Force Avro Lancaster bomber makes its first flight since being

The last serving Royal Air Force Avro Lancaster bomber makes its first flight since being grounded two years ago for a major overhaul

Background imageAvro Collection: One of the first official photographs to be released of operation Fido

One of the first official photographs to be released of operation Fido, showing how fog was dispersed by artificial means from RAF airfields

Background imageAvro Collection: A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber pictured leaving RAF St Athan after a refit

A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber pictured leaving RAF St Athan after a refit. 15th May 1996

Background imageAvro Collection: The latest Avro Lancaster III bomber plane, fitted with Merlin 28 engines

The latest Avro Lancaster III bomber plane, fitted with Merlin 28 engines, pictured during the Second World War. April 1944

Background imageAvro Collection: Avro Lancasters bomber from 35 Squadron in flight over the English countryside

Avro Lancasters bomber from 35 Squadron in flight over the English countryside. 29th May 1946

Background imageAvro Collection: An Avro Lancaster bomber from 35 Squadron in flight over the English countryside

An Avro Lancaster bomber from 35 Squadron in flight over the English countryside. 29th May 1946

Background imageAvro Collection: Warmly clad members of Ground Crew clearing away snow from a dispersl point at a bomber

Warmly clad members of Ground Crew clearing away snow from a dispersl point at a bomber command station in England. 8th March 1944

Background imageAvro Collection: EVALUATION SCAN ONLY. A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber pictured leaving RAF

EVALUATION SCAN ONLY. A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber pictured leaving RAF St Athan after a refit. 15th May 1996

Background imageAvro Collection: A Lancaster aircraft flown across the Atlantic to 'show the flag'

A Lancaster aircraft flown across the Atlantic to "show the flag"
A Lancaster aircraft flown across the Atlantic to " show the flag" to Canada and the USA. Picture shows: Clyde Pangborn, captain and famous international airman at the cockpit window

Background imageAvro Collection: The Avro Manchester aircraft now in service with Bomber Command of the Royal Air Force

The Avro Manchester aircraft now in service with Bomber Command of the Royal Air Force. The nose of the plane showing the bomb aimers window and the forward gun torrent. 13th November 1941

Background imageAvro Collection: Night time aerial view showing bomb damage to a depot of tanks

Night time aerial view showing bomb damage to a depot of tanks and lorries during a raid by RAF Lancaster bomber planes at Mailly, 40 miles south east of Rheims in occupied France

Background imageAvro Collection: The Lancastrian, Britains latest Airliner for the long haul flight between England

The Lancastrian, Britains latest Airliner for the long haul flight between England and Australia. The Lancastrian is a civil version of the famous Lancaster bomber

Background imageAvro Collection: The RAFs only Lancaster bomber pictured in flight over Central London

The RAFs only Lancaster bomber pictured in flight over Central London. 11th July 1976

Background imageAvro Collection: An Avro Lancaster bomber on display at Gaydon Air Show. August 1975

An Avro Lancaster bomber on display at Gaydon Air Show. August 1975

Background imageAvro Collection: A new 12, 000 pound bomb which is being dropped by the RAF on industrial targets in

A new 12, 000 pound bomb which is being dropped by the RAF on industrial targets in occupied France and Germany, pictured in front of a Lancaster bomber. 13th March 1944

Background imageAvro Collection: RAF Lancaster bomber on display in Trafalgar Square for Wings for Victory week

RAF Lancaster bomber on display in Trafalgar Square for Wings for Victory week, with cleaners in foreground. March 15th 1943

Background imageAvro Collection: The Flying Testbed. A Lancaster fitted with piston and jet engines

The Flying Testbed. A Lancaster fitted with piston and jet engines. A turbo jet Lancaster sears past with propellor engines out of use but with turbo jets in operation. June 1954

Background imageAvro Collection: A Lancaster aircraft flown across the Atlantic to 'show the flag'

A Lancaster aircraft flown across the Atlantic to "show the flag"
A Lancaster aircraft flown across the Atlantic to " show the flag" to Canada and the USA. Picture shows: the crew of the aircraft. 25th August 1942

Background imageAvro Collection: The famous Avro Lancaster bomber in flight at RAF Scampton. 20th May 1980

The famous Avro Lancaster bomber in flight at RAF Scampton. 20th May 1980

Background imageAvro Collection: One of the attacking four engined Avro Lancaster bombers over the target area during

One of the attacking four engined Avro Lancaster bombers over the target area during the attack on Berlin on the night of 22nd to 23rd November 1943

Background imageAvro Collection: An RAF Spitfire fighter plane after being refurbished by British Aerospace apprentices

An RAF Spitfire fighter plane after being refurbished by British Aerospace apprentices and staff after it had stood for years as a gate guard at RAF Bawdry in Wales

Background imageAvro Collection: York aircraft of the RAF which are flying supplies into Berlin

York aircraft of the RAF which are flying supplies into Berlin, on the tarmac in front of one of the hangers at Gatow airfield in the British zone. Sacks of main can be seen in the foreground

Background imageAvro Collection: Cyprus Crisis 1956 Paratroopers of the 3rd Battalion prepare to embark on Shackleton

Cyprus Crisis 1956 Paratroopers of the 3rd Battalion prepare to embark on Shackleton Aircraft at Blackbushe Airfield for Cyprus. January 1956


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