Avro Lancaster B Mk I/II Tamiya-61112

Description

The Avro Lancaster B Mk I was a British heavy bomber used during World War II. Designed by the Avro company in response to a British Air Ministry specification, the Lancaster became one of the most iconic aircraft of the war.

Built in the 1940s, the Lancaster could carry a payload of up to 9,979 kilograms and fly at a maximum speed of 462 km/h (186 mph). It was used in multiple missions, including night bombing raids and attacks against enemy submarines.

This aircraft also became a symbol of British industrial capability during the war. It was produced in large quantities and used by the air forces of several allied countries. The aircraft also featured prominently in Operation Chastise, also known as the Ruhr Dam Raid, where the Lancaster was used to bomb key dams in Germany.

The Lancaster is still highly valued for its role in World War II and is considered a milestone in aviation history.