ID of this Lancaster ?

Thanks for replies.

The anomoly I was referring to was the fact that the 2 Flight Sgts on the left appear to be groundcrew,I know not 100% conclusive but they have no flying badge and no whistle.
I originally posted the image on AIX to illustrate the fact that some B Cmnd aircrew only had rank Chevrons on their RH sleeve. and the OP asked about a/c ID and location.
I feel that I have seen this image before and also the a/c has fairly distinctive nose art,but I could not ID it from online resources or Lanc at war etc.

rgds baz

Are they Kiwis on the nose?

Kangaroos! 😀

I agree with much of what is written up in the comments in the second link.

This is a late production standard Lancaster I or III. The bombsight is of the Mk XIV/XIVA type, and it has “Z” equipment in the nose blister which makes the photo late 1944 onwards. The late style oval observation panel in the nose underside suggests to me that the aircraft has, or is fitted for H2S/Fishpond which you would expect for a P.F.F. aircraft. So 35 Sqn. would fit.

Given the growth on the trees and bushes in the background, it looks to be an end-of-war/postwar photo. Lack of exhaust shrouds is another clue.

This may not be that crew’s regular aircraft or perhaps they inherited it after the original Australian crew (or maybe just the skipper) finished their tour/returned to Australia. Had the aircraft had its individual code letter painted on the nose, there might have been a clue to work with.

I don’t think we’ve discussed this particular Lancaster photo before or I would have grabbed a copy for my hard drive – and I can’t find it in my folders.

re;

Are they Kiwis on the nose? That might narrow it down a little!

Found http://www.flickriver.com/photos/manintheorangeshirt/3947383369/

Damn – I found this image on the net just yesterday, but now can’t find it!