#onthisday in 1941, the Avro Lancaster took to the skies for the first time. Descended from the Manchester after the failures of the Vulture engine, the Lancaster would go on to become the UK’s most famous bomber aircraft of the war, thanks to missions like Op CHASTISE and Op CATECHISM #warbirds #ww2 #avro #lancaster #bombercommand | Daniel J Wheatcroft

Avro Lancaster walk around filmed at the RAF museum, London, England. #ww2 #aviation | The War Rooms

The Avro Lancaster was one of the most significant heavy bombers of World War II. Entering service in 1942, the Lancaster quickly established itself as the backbone of RAF Bomber Command, known for its impressive carrying capacity, durability, and adaptability. | The War Rooms

Staff & volunteers are now in the final stages of completing the scheduled extended maintenance on our Avro Lancaster. We should see her airborne very soon! | Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

The AVRO Lancaster Bomber! | I Love WWII Planes