Thanks again guys.
Ken, it is staggering given this apparent choice that we indeed let C-54s get replaced by Lancastrians in airliner role and to an extent Yorks in RAF service.
the Lancaster replacing the excellently suited, and arguably more modern layout Liberator (Davis wing for made for better loitering) in Coastal has alway struck me as odd, and not taking up the option of B-29s earlier we could have done a way with the Lincoln.

These Mitchells getting through do seem unusual for a major military type – they must have been liked!