The Avro Lancaster was the most famous RAF heavy bomber of the 2nd World War andwent into service in 1942. More than 7,300 of these machines were built for RAF Bomber Command. One of the most important RAF targets was the destruction of theRuhr dams that supplied important industrial installations with power. In order to accurately attack such robust targets as dams or barrages a rotating bomb wasdeveloped which was better known as the bouncing bomb . For this attack a special new unit was set up, 617 Squadron under the command of Wing Commander Guy Gibson. Code-named Operation Chastise this raid took place with 19 Lancaster bombers on the night of 16th to 17th May 1943. The first two dams - Möhne and Eder - were successfully destroyed, whereas the other two - Ennepe andSorpe withstood the attack.

- Middle section of fuselage to take the special bombs
- Detailed bouncing bomb with rack
- Surface details with recessed panel lines
- Detailed cockpit with instrument panel and side panels
- Places for navigator and radio operator
- 2 rotating MG turrets
- Glazed canopy with different versions
- Detailed Merlin engine
- Main undercarriage bay with separate side struts
- Detailed main undercarriage
- Movable propeller
- 2 different propeller blades

Decals for 1 RAF version:
- Avro Lancaster B.Mk.III (Special) No.617 Squadron, Royal Air Force, May 1943

SKU 04295
Barcode # 4009803042954
Brand Revell
Shipping Weight 0.9000kg
Shipping Width 0.260m
Shipping Height 0.080m
Shipping Length 0.420m
Shipping Cubic 0.008736000m3

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