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Aviation art prints of 50 Squadron RAF Lancasters.  50 Squadron, based at Swinderby.

AVRO LANCASTER  The Lancaster had a crew of seven or eight, with a maximum speed of 287 mph (Mks I,lll, and X). Maximum range of 2,500 miles and a ceiling of 22,000 feet.   ARMAMENT. two .303 browning machine guns in  nose turret, dorsal turret,  and four tail turret. or two .50mm in tail turret. payload of 18,000 lb of bombs, one 12,000 lb or 22,000 lb bomb if modified.  DIMENSIONS. span 102 ft. length 69ft 4inches. and height 20ft. 6inches.

The Avro Lancaster arose from the avro Manchester and the first prototype Lancaster was a converted Manchester with four engines, The Lancaster was first flown in January 1941,  and started operations in march 1942,  By March 1945 The Royal Air Force had 56 Squadrons of Lancasters  with the first squadron equipped being the no. 44 squadron.

Nursing Her Home by Ivan Berryman.

Lancaster of 50 Squadron being escorted home by Spitfires. 50 Squadron were based at Swinderby

Signed edition. Image size 24 inches x 19 inches (61cm x 48cm). Price £45.00

Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 19 inches (61cm x 48cm). Price £95.00

Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 22 inches (76cm x 56cm). Price £390.00

ITEM CODE DHM1210

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