Table of Contents
- 1 What made the Lancaster bomber so good?
- 2 Are there any Canberra’s still flying?
- 3 When did the RAF stop using Lancaster bombers?
- 4 What happened to English Electric?
- 5 Who designed the Vulcan bomber?
- 6 What is the difference between Avro Lancaster and Avro Lincoln?
- 7 What was the Avro 694 Lincoln used for?
- 8 When was the Avro Lincoln first used by the RAF?
What made the Lancaster bomber so good?
The Grand Slam bomb used at the end of the conflict and carried by the Lancaster weighed 22,000lb. The second attribute that made the Lancaster great was its fantastic manoeuvrability for something that could carry so many bombs. It could turn so easily, do barrel rolls and was very fast.
Are there any Canberra’s still flying?
Throughout most of the 1950s, the Canberra could fly at a higher altitude than any other aircraft in the world, and in 1957, a Canberra established a world altitude record of 70,310 feet (21,430 m)….English Electric Canberra.
| Canberra | |
|---|---|
| First flight | 13 May 1949 |
| Introduction | 25 May 1951 |
| Retired | 23 June 2006 (RAF) |
| Status | Retired from service |
Are there any Lancaster bombers still flying?
One of only two Lancaster bombers still flying has landed at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire after undergoing an almost year-long maintenance programme. Crowds were there to witness the aircraft, built in 1945, touch down at the airbase. It will now rejoin the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
When did the RAF stop using Lancaster bombers?
This was caused by variations in the fuel/air mixture and over time would damage the engine. The B VI was withdrawn from operational service in November 1944 and surviving aircraft were used by Rolls-Royce, the Royal Aircraft Establishment and the Bomb Ballistics Unit (BBU) for various testing and experimental duties.
What happened to English Electric?
The English Electric Company Limited (EE) was a British industrial manufacturer formed after the armistice of World War I by amalgamating five businesses which, during the war, had been making munitions, armaments and aeroplanes….English Electric.
| Industry | electrical industry |
|---|---|
| Fate | Merged with General Electric Company plc |
How many Lancasters can still fly?
17
Today there are only 17 surviving Lancaster bombers in the world, but only two of them are able to fly.
Who designed the Vulcan bomber?
Roy Chadwick
Stuart Davies
Avro Vulcan/Designers
What is the difference between Avro Lancaster and Avro Lincoln?
The difference of the design in Avro Lincoln from its predecessor as that airframe of the Lancaster was given upgrades like the wingspan with higher aspect ratio, longer fuselage section as well as a new nose section. The nose of this newly modified aircraft was to hold inside 2 of the Browning machine guns of .50 calibers.
What inspired the design of the Avro Lincoln?
The design for the Avro Lincoln was inspired by the pre-existing Avro Lancaster. This is the reason that the very first two variants of the Avro Lincoln were known as Lancaster IV and V. after getting it’s own identity, these names were changed to Lincoln I and Lincoln II.
What was the Avro 694 Lincoln used for?
The Avro 694 Lincoln reached operational status in August 1945 and remained in RAF service until March 1963. It was used operationally in Kenya during the Mau Mau Uprising during the 1950s and (by the RAAF) in the Malayan emergency. The aircraft also served within the Argentinian Air Force.
When was the Avro Lincoln first used by the RAF?
The very first time, the Avro Lincoln was presented for active duty service for the RAF was back in 1945 to serve for the No. 577 Squadron of the East Kirby. Later in August of 1945, the aircraft was introduced in the fleet of RAFF.