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July 23, 2005 at 1:10 am in reply to: Avro Lancaster B.VI Info? #1377617

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Sorry, missed the opening sentance, “Inspired by the Lancaster Mk lV with four 1219kW (1635hp) Merlin 85 engines each driving a four-bladed propeller, the Lancaster B.Mk Vl was a development of the …… etc etc”

July 23, 2005 at 12:41 am in reply to: Avro Lancaster B.VI Info? #1377643

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According to Christopher Chant’s book page 49
The Lancaster B.Mk Vl was a development of the Lancaster Mk lll, with the same powerplant and an airframe that was changed only by the omission of the nose and dorsal turrets. The prototype conversion made it’s maiden flight in the spring of 1944, and another six aircraft followed. Only four of the aircraft were used operationally by Nos 7 and 635 Squadrons. They were used in the electronic warfare role with radar jamming and ‘window’ chaff equipment, and even these were withdrawn in November 1944.
So I guess now we have four books with differing info

July 21, 2005 at 10:44 am in reply to: lancaster plans #1381326

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re plans

NC900, thanks, I’ve already found that site and thats exactly the sort of thing I’m after. What I really need are interior plans, fusalage frames, instrument panels etc so I can get the detail in the model that will bring it to life. I know there are plenty of pics out there but without something to give me an idea of size its all guesswork ie what thickness are the frames and stringers,or even what size rivets do they use on the fusalage and how far apart are they spaced?? The closest lancaster to me is in Auckland (MTOT) at the other end of the country so I have been working blind as it were. I’ll never get a chance to fly in a real lanc but I do intend to build the most accurate 3d model of one.
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