Aircraft Photo of KB976 | Avro 683 Lancaster Mk10AR | Canada - Air Force | AirHistory.net #303381
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:KB976
Military Code:MN-976
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster Mk10AR
C/n (msn):37277
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Unit Markings:408 Sqn
Location
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown Province, Canada
 
Photo Date:1 January 1953 to 26 May 1964
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren Collection
Photo ID: 303381
Photo Comment

This Lancaster B10 was modified with the long camera nose around 1953 to Lancaster Mk.10 AR (for Area Reconnaisance) and operated by 408 (P) Sqn.The Lancaster was retired in 1964. The full history of this aircraft is described in detail http://www.timefadesaway.co.uk/strathallan/kb976/kb_976_intro.html

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