Aircraft Photo of W4783 | Avro 683 Lancaster B1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #37625
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:W4783
Other Marks:AR-G
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ W4783 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Area:Canberra / War Memorial [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Collection:Australian War Memorial
 
Photo Date:28 June 2010
Photo by:Phil Vabre
Photo ID: 37625
Photo Comment

The famous 'G for George' joined 460 Squadron RAF at Breighton in October 1942. 'Retired' in April 1944 after 89 operations, the Squadron's oldest surviving aircraft. Flown to Australia in Oct-Nov 1944 for a publicity tour and then to join the AWM collection. Allocated RAAF serial A66-2. Installed in the AWM in 1955, but removed for restoration 1999-2003.

This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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