Thesaurus Term/Concept: MANCHESTER

Identifier 136220
Class AIRCRAFT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note Twin-engined, medium bomber with a 1200 mile range and a bomb load in excess of 10,000 lb. Entered service in 1940, but engine faults resulted in retirement in 1942 with its design later modified into the acclaimed four-engine Lancaster bomber.

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