| Place | North & Central America: Canada |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 069312 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
CANADA. 1944. AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED BY THE CANADIAN INFORMATION SERVICE. ...
Description
CANADA. 1944. AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED BY THE CANADIAN INFORMATION SERVICE. "LANCASTER". THE AVRO 683 "LANCASTER". HEAVY BOMBER, GREAT BRITAIN. MID WING CANTILEVER ALL METAL MONOPLANE. POWER PLANT:- 4 1280HP. ROLLS ROYCE, "MERLIN", 12 CYLINDER "V" MOTORS OR 4 1600HP BRISTOL "HERCULES" 14 CYLINDER TWIN ROW RADIAL MOTORS. ARMAMENT:- 10 BROWNING .303 INCH MACHINE GUNS IN FOUR HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED TURRETS. ONE IN THE NOSE, TWO AMIDSHIPS AND ONE IN THE STERN. MAKERS:- A.V. ROE & COMPANY LIMITED.