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Avro Lancaster PA474 information


Avro Lancaster PA474
Type Avro Lancaster
Serial PA474
Owners and operators Royal Air Force
In service 1945 (1945)–present
Status Airworthy
Preserved at Based at RAF Coningsby

Avro Lancaster PA474 is a four-engined, Second World War era, Avro Lancaster heavy bomber operated by the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight as a tribute to all members of Bomber Command during the Second World War.

PA474 is one of only two Lancasters in flying condition in the world, the other being owned and flown by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.[1]

  1. ^ "Avro Lancaster". Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. Retrieved 6 August 2009.

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