Thesaurus Term/Concept: LANCASTER

Identifier 111367
Class AIRCRAFT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note Four-engined heavy bomber, developed by Avro from the twin-engined Manchester. Entered service in 1942 as the RAF's principal night bomber and took part in the 1,000 bomber raids as well as the famous Dam Busters raid.

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Context Record
Monument Type MHG30836 Aircraft Crash Site, Monadhliath Mountains (Monument)