The info i have is as follows, I have the names of all the owners. The Turret was removed when it arrived at flight re-fueling by the first owner ( name known) This was standard cpractice for aircraft being converted for flight re-fueling, I believe for use as a planter, it then past to a collector(name known) who recently past it to the contact I got it from.
Why don’t you think this Lanc didnt see action?it was damaged after 8 days with 166. Now i have the dates I am having the ORB of 166 researched so that should settle it.

Apols. I misread the history. Thought it was straight into refuelling trials after having radio/radar fitted.