Whilst the Runcorn Widnes bridge has a clear span of 1000+ feet according to Wikipedia, the rail bridge just beyond it does not and might present a bit more of a challenge 🙂
Avros also had the chance to fix a number of other problems with the Manchester, most notably with its hydraulic systems, before they had the opportunity to taint the reputation of the Lancaster.
Well this story is like a bad smell that just won?t go away. Been following the story of a Seafire in Toronto’s harbour for years. The story seems true and it may be Seafire PR434 that was cut up an pitched over the side of a tender in and around 1953-4. No one wants to confess so the story really can?t be confirmed. The RCN archives at HMCS York might have some more clues though I have had no time to look.
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