Weapons

• Article by Wilco Vermeer
• Published on July 31st, 2023

AVRO Lancaster

The four-engine AVRO Lancaster probably was the most successful heavy bomber of all that have been in service with RAF Bomber Command. Initially designed as the twin-engine AVRO Manchester, the improved design of the Lancaster became a success. Some 7,300 aircraft were built that served in 59 squadrons and dropped over 608,000 ton of bombs during more than 156,000 sorties.