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Ground crews refuelling and bombing up an Avro Lancaster of No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron RAF at Mepal, Cambridgeshire, England, for a night raid on Krefeld, Germany. The bomb load consists of a 4,000-lb HC 'cookie' and mixed 1,000-lb and 500-lb MC bombs. The 'Lancs' first saw service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942 and as the strategic bombing offensive over Europe gathered momentum, it became the main aircraft for the night-time bombing campaigns that followed. Stock Photo

RM2JKX85R–Ground crews refuelling and bombing up an Avro Lancaster of No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron RAF at Mepal, Cambridgeshire, England, for a night raid on Krefeld, Germany. The bomb load consists of a 4,000-lb HC 'cookie' and mixed 1,000-lb and 500-lb MC bombs. The 'Lancs' first saw service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942 and as the strategic bombing offensive over Europe gathered momentum, it became the main aircraft for the night-time bombing campaigns that followed.

BOMBING RUN NIGHT WW2 HAMBURG Remarkable reconnaissance image illustrating the chaos of flares and enemy fire with Allied bombing runs over Nazi Germany An Avro Lancaster of No. 1 Group Bomber Command, silhouetted against flares, smoke and explosions during the attack on Hamburg, Germany, by aircraft of Nos. 1, 5 and 8 Groups on the night of 30/31 January 1943. This raid was the first occasion on which H2S centimetric radar was used by the Pathfinder aircraft to navigate the bombing run. Lest we forget the bravery and huge sacrifice of RAF British Bomber Command Crews.... Stock Photo

RM2J4T59N–BOMBING RUN NIGHT WW2 HAMBURG Remarkable reconnaissance image illustrating the chaos of flares and enemy fire with Allied bombing runs over Nazi Germany An Avro Lancaster of No. 1 Group Bomber Command, silhouetted against flares, smoke and explosions during the attack on Hamburg, Germany, by aircraft of Nos. 1, 5 and 8 Groups on the night of 30/31 January 1943. This raid was the first occasion on which H2S centimetric radar was used by the Pathfinder aircraft to navigate the bombing run. Lest we forget the bravery and huge sacrifice of RAF British Bomber Command Crews....

Avro Lancaster Bombers, aka The Dambusters, attacking a German Dam during Operation Chastise (May 16–17, 1943). During the raid by 617 Squadron RAF Bomber Command, used special 'bouncing bombs' developed by Sir Barnes Wallis to destroy the Möhne and Edersee hydroelectric dams in the industrialised Ruhr Valley that were vital to Germany’s production of war material. Stock Photo

RM2W9H3A3–Avro Lancaster Bombers, aka The Dambusters, attacking a German Dam during Operation Chastise (May 16–17, 1943). During the raid by 617 Squadron RAF Bomber Command, used special 'bouncing bombs' developed by Sir Barnes Wallis to destroy the Möhne and Edersee hydroelectric dams in the industrialised Ruhr Valley that were vital to Germany’s production of war material.

Avro Lancaster B.I PP741, in storage after disposal. Of note are the bulged bomb-bay doors for carrying Tallboy 12,000lb bombs and 8,000lb Cookies. Stock Photo

RM2M9AH95–Avro Lancaster B.I PP741, in storage after disposal. Of note are the bulged bomb-bay doors for carrying Tallboy 12,000lb bombs and 8,000lb Cookies.

An artist's impression of Lancaster bombers from the RAF's No 617 Squadron attacking the Moehne dam in Nazi Germany using one of Barnes Wallis's bouncing bombs during the historic 'Dambusters' raid on May 17, 1943. Today at RAF Marham in Norfolk the Queen mother presented a new Standard to the squadron. Stock Photo

RMG64BF7–An artist's impression of Lancaster bombers from the RAF's No 617 Squadron attacking the Moehne dam in Nazi Germany using one of Barnes Wallis's bouncing bombs during the historic 'Dambusters' raid on May 17, 1943. Today at RAF Marham in Norfolk the Queen mother presented a new Standard to the squadron.

BBMF AVRO LANCASTER BOMBS DOOR OPEN RIAT FAIRFORD 2017 Stock Photo

RFJKGFB5–BBMF AVRO LANCASTER BOMBS DOOR OPEN RIAT FAIRFORD 2017

The veteran Avro Lancaster bomber 'S for Sugar', of No 467 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, is prepared for its 97th operational sortie at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, England. The 'Lancs' first saw service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942 and as the strategic bombing offensive over Europe gathered momentum, it became the main aircraft for the night-time bombing campaigns that followed. Stock Photo

RM2JKX8G0–The veteran Avro Lancaster bomber 'S for Sugar', of No 467 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, is prepared for its 97th operational sortie at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, England. The 'Lancs' first saw service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942 and as the strategic bombing offensive over Europe gathered momentum, it became the main aircraft for the night-time bombing campaigns that followed.

Bomb bay of British world war two Lancaster bomber with practice bombs. Stock Photo

RMW59XAT–Bomb bay of British world war two Lancaster bomber with practice bombs.

Lancaster bomber fuselage. Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT), Auckland, North Island, New Zealand Stock Photo

RMBM431J–Lancaster bomber fuselage. Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT), Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

August 1944, during the Second World War and Lancaster Bombers attack German supply lines in support of the Allied Invasion of France following D-day on the 6th June 1944. Stock Photo

RM2WEWA2F–August 1944, during the Second World War and Lancaster Bombers attack German supply lines in support of the Allied Invasion of France following D-day on the 6th June 1944.

Brass replica of a WW2 'Tallboy' bomb with the inscription underneath 'Tallboy bomb dropped 1944 on Tirpitz by an RAF Lancaster bomber' Stock Photo

RMM8TEDX–Brass replica of a WW2 'Tallboy' bomb with the inscription underneath 'Tallboy bomb dropped 1944 on Tirpitz by an RAF Lancaster bomber'

DAMAGED LANCASTER BOMBS TARGET AND RETURNS SAFELY FROM PEENEMUNDE. - 10914. Damage to the fuseluge, Royal Air Force Stock Photo

RM2X1M8FT–DAMAGED LANCASTER BOMBS TARGET AND RETURNS SAFELY FROM PEENEMUNDE. - 10914. Damage to the fuseluge, Royal Air Force

Armourers wheel trolleys of 500-lb GP bombs toward the open bomb bay of an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mark V of No. 58 Squadron RAF at Linton-on-Ouse, Yorkshire, England.The Armstrong Whitworth Whitley was a British medium bomber, one of three twin-engined, front line medium bomber types in service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) at the outbreak of the Second World War. Alongside the Vickers Wellington and the Handley Page Hampden. In 1942 it was superseded as a bomber by the larger four-engined 'heavies' such as the Avro Lancaster. Stock Photo

RM2JKXAPJ–Armourers wheel trolleys of 500-lb GP bombs toward the open bomb bay of an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mark V of No. 58 Squadron RAF at Linton-on-Ouse, Yorkshire, England.The Armstrong Whitworth Whitley was a British medium bomber, one of three twin-engined, front line medium bomber types in service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) at the outbreak of the Second World War. Alongside the Vickers Wellington and the Handley Page Hampden. In 1942 it was superseded as a bomber by the larger four-engined 'heavies' such as the Avro Lancaster.

Military - Royal Air Force - Lancaster Retirement - St. Mawgan Coastal Command Station, Cornwall Stock Photo

RMG7RH75–Military - Royal Air Force - Lancaster Retirement - St. Mawgan Coastal Command Station, Cornwall

RAF ground crew loading an Avro Lancaster, British Second World War heavy bomber, of 467 (RAAF) Squadron I with 4,000 pound and 500 pound medium capacity bombs. The aircraft's long, unobstructed bomb bay meant that the Lancaster could take the largest bombs used by the RAF, including the 4,000 lb (1,800 kg), 8,000 lb (3,600 kg) and 12,000 lb (5,400 kg) blockbusters, loads often supplemented with smaller bombs or incendiaries. The 'Lanc', as it was known colloquially, became one of the most heavily used of the Second World War night bombers. Stock Photo

RM2AW4FH3–RAF ground crew loading an Avro Lancaster, British Second World War heavy bomber, of 467 (RAAF) Squadron I with 4,000 pound and 500 pound medium capacity bombs. The aircraft's long, unobstructed bomb bay meant that the Lancaster could take the largest bombs used by the RAF, including the 4,000 lb (1,800 kg), 8,000 lb (3,600 kg) and 12,000 lb (5,400 kg) blockbusters, loads often supplemented with smaller bombs or incendiaries. The 'Lanc', as it was known colloquially, became one of the most heavily used of the Second World War night bombers.

events, Second World War / WWII, aerial warfare, bombs / bombings, British bomber Avro Lancaster is being loaded with a 'Blockbuster' bomb, Great Britain, circa 1943, Stock Photo

RMA71MGG–events, Second World War / WWII, aerial warfare, bombs / bombings, British bomber Avro Lancaster is being loaded with a 'Blockbuster' bomb, Great Britain, circa 1943,

BOULOGNE RAF Bomber Command daylight attack 17 September 1944. A Lancaster at left and incendiaries dropping at right. Stock Photo

RMKAA415–BOULOGNE RAF Bomber Command daylight attack 17 September 1944. A Lancaster at left and incendiaries dropping at right.

An 8,000 pound blast bomb being fitted to a Lancaster. Also called the blockbuster bomb, a term originally coined by the press and referred to a bomb which had enough explosive power to destroy an entire street or large building through the effects of blast in conjunction with incendiary bombs. Stock Photo

RM2CDPW2D–An 8,000 pound blast bomb being fitted to a Lancaster. Also called the blockbuster bomb, a term originally coined by the press and referred to a bomb which had enough explosive power to destroy an entire street or large building through the effects of blast in conjunction with incendiary bombs.

Two specially adapted Lancaster bombers, Type 464 (Provisioning), with bouncing bombs, as flown by 617 Squadron, the Dambusters. Stock Photo

RMEN9K2G–Two specially adapted Lancaster bombers, Type 464 (Provisioning), with bouncing bombs, as flown by 617 Squadron, the Dambusters.

Avro Lancaster flying in formation to target, World war two Stock Photo

RMJJM6N1–Avro Lancaster flying in formation to target, World war two

RMEN9K2H–Two specially adapted Lancaster bombers, Type 464 (Provisioning), with bouncing bombs, as flown by 617 Squadron, the Dambusters.

The R.S.F.'S Four Thousand Pound Bomb. -- A line-up of 4,000lb. bombs waiting to be unloaded on to Lancaster bombers. First official photographs of the R.A.F.'s 8,000lb and 4,000lb. bombs, are now released. Their weight has been felt with devastating effect on enemy targets in Italy and Germany. November 1, 1943. (Photo by Department Of Information, Commonwealth of Australia). Stock Photo

RM2WJPD21–The R.S.F.'S Four Thousand Pound Bomb. -- A line-up of 4,000lb. bombs waiting to be unloaded on to Lancaster bombers. First official photographs of the R.A.F.'s 8,000lb and 4,000lb. bombs, are now released. Their weight has been felt with devastating effect on enemy targets in Italy and Germany. November 1, 1943. (Photo by Department Of Information, Commonwealth of Australia).

Avro Lancaster on Lincolnshire airfield Stock Photo

RMPKNNA5–Avro Lancaster on Lincolnshire airfield

Duxford Imperial War Museum. England, UK. A Lancaster bomber in an aircraft hanger is ready to be loaded from a train filled with bombs and cases of ammunition. Stock Photo

RMMFH339–Duxford Imperial War Museum. England, UK. A Lancaster bomber in an aircraft hanger is ready to be loaded from a train filled with bombs and cases of ammunition.

Avro Lancaster bomber Just Jane NX611 with Second World War reenactors loading bombs at East Kirkby, Lincolnshire UK - 16/3/2013 Stock Photo

RMRP460W–Avro Lancaster bomber Just Jane NX611 with Second World War reenactors loading bombs at East Kirkby, Lincolnshire UK - 16/3/2013

THE ONLY PRIVATELY OWNED LANCASTER BOMBER IN THE UK PIC BY JOHN ROBERTSON Stock Photo

RMA5BY87–THE ONLY PRIVATELY OWNED LANCASTER BOMBER IN THE UK PIC BY JOHN ROBERTSON

A long, unobstructed bomb bay meant that the Lancaster could take even the largest bombs used by the RAF, including, the 4,000 lb (1,800 kg), 8,000 lb (3,600 kg), and 12,000 lb (5,400 kg) blockbusters, loads often supplemented with smaller bombs or incendiaries. The versatility of the Lancaster was such that it was chosen to equip 617 Squadron, and was modified to carry the Barnes Wallis designed Upkeep "Bouncing bomb" for Operation Chastise, the attack on Germany's Ruhr Valley dams. Although the Lancaster was primarily a night bomber, it excelled in many other roles, including dayli Stock Photo

RMHEX9W6–A long, unobstructed bomb bay meant that the Lancaster could take even the largest bombs used by the RAF, including, the 4,000 lb (1,800 kg), 8,000 lb (3,600 kg), and 12,000 lb (5,400 kg) blockbusters, loads often supplemented with smaller bombs or incendiaries. The versatility of the Lancaster was such that it was chosen to equip 617 Squadron, and was modified to carry the Barnes Wallis designed Upkeep "Bouncing bomb" for Operation Chastise, the attack on Germany's Ruhr Valley dams. Although the Lancaster was primarily a night bomber, it excelled in many other roles, including dayli

Royal Air Force, RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Avro Lancaster with Phantom of the Ruhr nose art and bombing mission markings. Ghost, bombs Stock Photo

RMPJR5XT–Royal Air Force, RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Avro Lancaster with Phantom of the Ruhr nose art and bombing mission markings. Ghost, bombs

Avro Lancaster Bomber, The Avro Lancaster is a British four-engined Second World War heavy bomber designed and built by Avro for the Royal Air Force (RAF). It first saw active service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942 and, as the strategic bombing offensive over Europe gathered momentum, it became the main heavy bomber used by the RAF, the RCAF, and squadrons from other Commonwealth and European countries serving within the RAF, overshadowing its close contemporaries the Handley Page Halifax and Short Stirling. Stock Photo

RM2T8R7A9–Avro Lancaster Bomber, The Avro Lancaster is a British four-engined Second World War heavy bomber designed and built by Avro for the Royal Air Force (RAF). It first saw active service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942 and, as the strategic bombing offensive over Europe gathered momentum, it became the main heavy bomber used by the RAF, the RCAF, and squadrons from other Commonwealth and European countries serving within the RAF, overshadowing its close contemporaries the Handley Page Halifax and Short Stirling.

BBMF Avro Lancaster Phantom of the Ruhr Stock Photo

RMCW1W2B–BBMF Avro Lancaster Phantom of the Ruhr

DAMAGED LANCASTER BOMBS TARGET AND RETURNS SAFELY FROM PEENEMUNDE. - 10914. Damage to the starboard wing and tailplane, Royal Air Force Stock Photo

RM2X1M425–DAMAGED LANCASTER BOMBS TARGET AND RETURNS SAFELY FROM PEENEMUNDE. - 10914. Damage to the starboard wing and tailplane, Royal Air Force

lancaster bomber,Biggin Hill Airshow; Biggin Hill; Kent; England; UK; Europe; Stock Photo

RMDEP1D4–lancaster bomber,Biggin Hill Airshow; Biggin Hill; Kent; England; UK; Europe;

RMG7RH6X–Military - Royal Air Force - Lancaster Retirement - St. Mawgan Coastal Command Station, Cornwall

WW2 Cologne Cathedral 1945 intact standing after precision RAF Allied bomb aiming, amidst wide spread bomb bombing raid destruction caused by World War 2 allied 'reprisal' bombing air raids on 9th March 1945 Two months later with Hitler dead, Nazi Germany faced with total obliteration, unconditionally surrendered 8th May 1945 Second World War World War II COLOGNE Germany Stock Photo

RM2BFEWDP–WW2 Cologne Cathedral 1945 intact standing after precision RAF Allied bomb aiming, amidst wide spread bomb bombing raid destruction caused by World War 2 allied 'reprisal' bombing air raids on 9th March 1945 Two months later with Hitler dead, Nazi Germany faced with total obliteration, unconditionally surrendered 8th May 1945 Second World War World War II COLOGNE Germany

Security outside Lancaster Castle, where the Birmingham pun bombs trial opened today. Nine Irishmen, six of them charged with the murder of the 21 victims of the blasts at the two pubs, are appearing at the court. The six charged with murder are also accused with the other three of conspiring with James McDade and others to cause explosions in the UK. Stock Photo

RMG6YC22–Security outside Lancaster Castle, where the Birmingham pun bombs trial opened today. Nine Irishmen, six of them charged with the murder of the 21 victims of the blasts at the two pubs, are appearing at the court. The six charged with murder are also accused with the other three of conspiring with James McDade and others to cause explosions in the UK.

WW2 Vintage UK propaganda poster 1940's British government alert during World War 2 “1000 Bomber Raid-DONT WASTE COAL” Stock Photo

RMKP4KF7–WW2 Vintage UK propaganda poster 1940's British government alert during World War 2 “1000 Bomber Raid-DONT WASTE COAL”

A 4,000 pound blast bomb being fitted to a Lancaster. Also called the blockbuster bomb, a term originally coined by the press and referred to a bomb which had enough explosive power to destroy an entire street or large building through the effects of blast in conjunction with incendiary bombs. Stock Photo

RM2CDPTWT–A 4,000 pound blast bomb being fitted to a Lancaster. Also called the blockbuster bomb, a term originally coined by the press and referred to a bomb which had enough explosive power to destroy an entire street or large building through the effects of blast in conjunction with incendiary bombs.

The Leave-taking ceremony under the shadow of the last of the Lancasters at St. Mawgan Coastal Command Station, Cornwall. Air Marshall Sir Bryan Reynolds, Coastal Command, gave the valedictory address. Bomber pilots who had flown the Lancaster raids, and high-ranking RAF officers attended as the plane flew away to the breakers yards. The four-engined Lancaster D for Delta, was withdrawn from Bomber Command in 1953 and has since then been flown by crews from Coastal Command. The Lancaster Bombers flew more than 156,000 sorties in the WWII and dropped over 600,000 tons of high explosive bombs. Stock Photo

RMG7RH6T–The Leave-taking ceremony under the shadow of the last of the Lancasters at St. Mawgan Coastal Command Station, Cornwall. Air Marshall Sir Bryan Reynolds, Coastal Command, gave the valedictory address. Bomber pilots who had flown the Lancaster raids, and high-ranking RAF officers attended as the plane flew away to the breakers yards. The four-engined Lancaster D for Delta, was withdrawn from Bomber Command in 1953 and has since then been flown by crews from Coastal Command. The Lancaster Bombers flew more than 156,000 sorties in the WWII and dropped over 600,000 tons of high explosive bombs.

Bombs being loaded onto a Handley Page HP.52 Hampden, a British twin-engine medium bomber of the Royal Air Force, often referred to by aircrews as the 'Flying Suitcase' because of its cramped crew conditions. It served in the early stages of the Second World War, bearing the brunt of the early bombing war over Europe, taking part in the first night raid on Berlin and the first 1,000-bomber raid on Cologne. It was retired from RAF Bomber Command service in late 1942, superseded by the larger four-engined heavy bomberslike the Avro Lancaster. Stock Photo

RMWFWY3B–Bombs being loaded onto a Handley Page HP.52 Hampden, a British twin-engine medium bomber of the Royal Air Force, often referred to by aircrews as the 'Flying Suitcase' because of its cramped crew conditions. It served in the early stages of the Second World War, bearing the brunt of the early bombing war over Europe, taking part in the first night raid on Berlin and the first 1,000-bomber raid on Cologne. It was retired from RAF Bomber Command service in late 1942, superseded by the larger four-engined heavy bomberslike the Avro Lancaster.

RAF Avro Lancaster Bombers . Stock Photo

RMG1BN0H–RAF Avro Lancaster Bombers .

The Avro Lancaster B I R5868 'S-Sugar' refuels at RAF Hunsdon, Essex, England, after completing its 100th operation the previous evening against Bourg Leopold in Belgium on 12 May 1944. The 'Lancs' first saw service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942 and as the strategic bombing offensive over Europe gathered momentum, it became the main aircraft for the night-time bombing campaigns that followed. Stock Photo

RM2JKX8PT–The Avro Lancaster B I R5868 'S-Sugar' refuels at RAF Hunsdon, Essex, England, after completing its 100th operation the previous evening against Bourg Leopold in Belgium on 12 May 1944. The 'Lancs' first saw service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942 and as the strategic bombing offensive over Europe gathered momentum, it became the main aircraft for the night-time bombing campaigns that followed.

RMPKNNA6–Avro Lancaster on Lincolnshire airfield

A drawing by Charles Cundall showing the centre of Cologne on the night of 30th May 1942, when over 1,000 bombers attacked the city along with the Ruhr and Reineland. The Second World War raid lasted one and a half hours with 2,000 tons of bombs dropped, incredibly the Cathedral remained untouched. Stock Photo

RM2TBHWAF–A drawing by Charles Cundall showing the centre of Cologne on the night of 30th May 1942, when over 1,000 bombers attacked the city along with the Ruhr and Reineland. The Second World War raid lasted one and a half hours with 2,000 tons of bombs dropped, incredibly the Cathedral remained untouched.

German FW 190 Fighters Attacking RAF Lancaster Bomber . Stock Photo

RMG1CPG1–German FW 190 Fighters Attacking RAF Lancaster Bomber .

RMAWBJJ4–Lancaster Bomber.

The Lancaster was a heavily armed bomber. It had eight 0.303 machine guns in various turrets on board. As time progressed, the bomb bay in the plane was changed to allow such mighty bombs as the ‘Grand Slam’ to be carried. The ‘Grand Slam’ at 22,000 lb (9979 kg) was the heaviest bomb carried in World War Two. The Lancasters took part in many raids on Germany in World War Two. They were also used in specific raids such as the one on the ‘Tirpitz’ (November 1944) holed up in a Norwegian fjord. The most famous bombing raid by Lancasters was the ‘Dambuster Raids’. For this, Barnes Wallis Stock Photo

RMHEX9TF–The Lancaster was a heavily armed bomber. It had eight 0.303 machine guns in various turrets on board. As time progressed, the bomb bay in the plane was changed to allow such mighty bombs as the ‘Grand Slam’ to be carried. The ‘Grand Slam’ at 22,000 lb (9979 kg) was the heaviest bomb carried in World War Two. The Lancasters took part in many raids on Germany in World War Two. They were also used in specific raids such as the one on the ‘Tirpitz’ (November 1944) holed up in a Norwegian fjord. The most famous bombing raid by Lancasters was the ‘Dambuster Raids’. For this, Barnes Wallis

German FW 190 Fighters Attacking RAF Lancaster Bombers Stock Photo

RMG1C07M–German FW 190 Fighters Attacking RAF Lancaster Bombers

RF2T9PF8X–Lancaster

RMJX23HA–Lancaster bomber

DAMAGED LANCASTER BOMBS TARGET AND RETURNS SAFELY FROM PEENEMUNDE. - For story see CH.10914. Damage to the starboard wing and tailplane. Photographic negative , Royal Air Force Stock Photo

RM2X0NRK9–DAMAGED LANCASTER BOMBS TARGET AND RETURNS SAFELY FROM PEENEMUNDE. - For story see CH.10914. Damage to the starboard wing and tailplane. Photographic negative , Royal Air Force

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Lancaster Histoirc bomber landing at Fairford Air Force base Stock Photo

RF2A3DPWG–Lancaster Histoirc bomber landing at Fairford Air Force base

Avro Lancaster bomber famous in WWII in IWM Duxford UK Stock Photo

RMF7P6B6–Avro Lancaster bomber famous in WWII in IWM Duxford UK

Dense smoke rising from the hail of bursting bombs as Avro Lancaster bombers of RAF Bombing command fly over the German town of Stock Photo

RMB4WFDH–Dense smoke rising from the hail of bursting bombs as Avro Lancaster bombers of RAF Bombing command fly over the German town of

Dec. 21, 2011 - H-talks start in London. Delegates from Britain, the United States, France, Canada and Russia, met in Lancaster House, St. James' today, to try to reach agreement on control of the atom and hydrogen bombs. Mr. Salwyn Lloyd, Minister of State, made the opening speech. The conference is a sub-committee of the UN Disarmament. Bippa Photo Shows: M. Jules Moch (France) during today's meeting. H/Bippa Stock Photo

RME12ER7–Dec. 21, 2011 - H-talks start in London. Delegates from Britain, the United States, France, Canada and Russia, met in Lancaster House, St. James' today, to try to reach agreement on control of the atom and hydrogen bombs. Mr. Salwyn Lloyd, Minister of State, made the opening speech. The conference is a sub-committee of the UN Disarmament. Bippa Photo Shows: M. Jules Moch (France) during today's meeting. H/Bippa

Bomber command load one of the new 12,000 pound 'earthquake' bombs onto a Lancaster II bomber, the same bombs that sunk the 45,000 ton German battleship Tirpitz in Norway. 14th October 1944. Stock Photo

RMET4WN3–Bomber command load one of the new 12,000 pound 'earthquake' bombs onto a Lancaster II bomber, the same bombs that sunk the 45,000 ton German battleship Tirpitz in Norway. 14th October 1944.

May 05, 1954 - H-Talks Start in London: Delegates from Britain, the United States, France, Canada and Russia, met in Lancaster House, St. Jame's today, to try to reach agreement on control of the atom and hydrogen bombs. Mr. Selwyn Lloyd, Minister of State, made the Opening speech. The conference is a sub-committee of the UNO Disarmament Commission. Photo shows Mr. Selwyn Lloyd (Britain), making the opening speech today. Extreme left, wearing earphones, is N. Jules Moch (France). and in centre holding earphone to his left car - is M. Yakov A. Malik (U.S.S.R. Stock Photo

RME0MAR5–May 05, 1954 - H-Talks Start in London: Delegates from Britain, the United States, France, Canada and Russia, met in Lancaster House, St. Jame's today, to try to reach agreement on control of the atom and hydrogen bombs. Mr. Selwyn Lloyd, Minister of State, made the Opening speech. The conference is a sub-committee of the UNO Disarmament Commission. Photo shows Mr. Selwyn Lloyd (Britain), making the opening speech today. Extreme left, wearing earphones, is N. Jules Moch (France). and in centre holding earphone to his left car - is M. Yakov A. Malik (U.S.S.R.

RFKWDR6D–Lancaster Bomber Study

RMJHX0Y6–Avro Lancaster bomber

An Avro Lancaster flying into a stormy sky Stock Photo

RF2JRTBDW–An Avro Lancaster flying into a stormy sky

The Avro Lancaster is a British Second World War heavy bomber. Stock Photo

RM2RR0MRJ–The Avro Lancaster is a British Second World War heavy bomber.

The famous Avro Lancaster Bomber which was built by Avro a British aircraft manufacturer. Stock Photo

RMBF3GTF–The famous Avro Lancaster Bomber which was built by Avro a British aircraft manufacturer.

RM2RR0M3F–The Avro Lancaster is a British Second World War heavy bomber.

Lancaster bomber 'Micky the Moocher' Stock Photo

RMAWBJH3–Lancaster bomber 'Micky the Moocher'

The Lancasters took part in many raids on Germany in World War Two. They were also used in specific raids such as the one on the ‘Tirpitz’ (November 1944) holed up in a Norwegian fjord. The most famous bombing raid by Lancasters was the ‘Dambuster Raids’. For this, Barnes Wallis had to make a number of modifications to the Lancasters that took part in this raid. Nineteen Lancasters took part in this raid on May 17th 1943, with eight planes being lost. The Lancaster flew more than 156,000 sorties in World War Two. The plane dropped a total of 608,000 tons of high explosive bombs and more than Stock Photo

RMHEX9TX–The Lancasters took part in many raids on Germany in World War Two. They were also used in specific raids such as the one on the ‘Tirpitz’ (November 1944) holed up in a Norwegian fjord. The most famous bombing raid by Lancasters was the ‘Dambuster Raids’. For this, Barnes Wallis had to make a number of modifications to the Lancasters that took part in this raid. Nineteen Lancasters took part in this raid on May 17th 1943, with eight planes being lost. The Lancaster flew more than 156,000 sorties in World War Two. The plane dropped a total of 608,000 tons of high explosive bombs and more than

The Avro Lancaster is a British four-engined Second World War heavy bomber. Stock Photo

RMWA11PP–The Avro Lancaster is a British four-engined Second World War heavy bomber.

Second world war bomb; An 8000 lb bomb carried by Lancaster bombers, in WW2, in the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby Lincolnshire UK Stock Photo

RM2AP2C0N–Second world war bomb; An 8000 lb bomb carried by Lancaster bombers, in WW2, in the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby Lincolnshire UK

RMJX23H9–Lancaster bomber

DAMAGED LANCASTER BOMBS TARGET AND RETURNS SAFELY FROM PEENEMUNDE. - This Lancaster, whilst on its way to attack the German research and development station at Peenemunde on the night of 17th/18th August 1943, was attacked by an ME.109 from the starboard quarter below. The enemy fighter fired at 800 yards range, hit the Lancaster, and put its intercomm out of order. The rear gunner replied with 600 rounds. Ten minutes later an ME.110 came in to attack, also from the starboard quarter and well below. This time the enemy fired two bursts, putting the rear turret out of action. As the pilot took Stock Photo

RM2X1MPKH–DAMAGED LANCASTER BOMBS TARGET AND RETURNS SAFELY FROM PEENEMUNDE. - This Lancaster, whilst on its way to attack the German research and development station at Peenemunde on the night of 17th/18th August 1943, was attacked by an ME.109 from the starboard quarter below. The enemy fighter fired at 800 yards range, hit the Lancaster, and put its intercomm out of order. The rear gunner replied with 600 rounds. Ten minutes later an ME.110 came in to attack, also from the starboard quarter and well below. This time the enemy fired two bursts, putting the rear turret out of action. As the pilot took

RMDEP1CC–lancaster bomber,Biggin Hill Airshow; Biggin Hill; Kent; England; UK; Europe;

RMWA11MT–The Avro Lancaster is a British four-engined Second World War heavy bomber.

Royal Air Force - Lancaster Retirement - St. Mawgan Coastal Command Station, Cornwall Stock Photo

RMG7RH74–Royal Air Force - Lancaster Retirement - St. Mawgan Coastal Command Station, Cornwall

RMW59X78–The Avro Lancaster is a British four-engined Second World War heavy bomber.

Avro Lancaster over Lincolnshire, England. Stock Photo

RMDC9656–Avro Lancaster over Lincolnshire, England.

RMET4WN2–Bomber command load one of the new 12,000 pound 'earthquake' bombs onto a Lancaster II bomber, the same bombs that sunk the 45,000 ton German battleship Tirpitz in Norway. 14th October 1944.

East Kirkby, Lincolnshire, UK, 2023. The Avro Lancaster is a British Second World War heavy bomber. Stock Photo

RM2RR0M0E–East Kirkby, Lincolnshire, UK, 2023. The Avro Lancaster is a British Second World War heavy bomber.

RFKWDPWR–Lancaster Bomber Study

RMJHX0Y1–Avro Lancaster bomber

An Avro Lancaster flying in stormy skies Stock Photo

RF2JT6HT0–An Avro Lancaster flying in stormy skies

Details of the German V2 rocket bomb, comparing its size with a V1, a house and a London bus. A comparison of its fuel economy with a Lancaster bomber, and a cutaway diagram to show the V2's internal workings. Date: 1944 Stock Photo

RM2M3K2F5–Details of the German V2 rocket bomb, comparing its size with a V1, a house and a London bus. A comparison of its fuel economy with a Lancaster bomber, and a cutaway diagram to show the V2's internal workings. Date: 1944

RMBF3HB0–The famous Avro Lancaster Bomber which was built by Avro a British aircraft manufacturer.

The Just Jane Lancaster Bomber, Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirby Airfield, England Stock Photo

RM2D8EH3E–The Just Jane Lancaster Bomber, Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirby Airfield, England

A World War 2 Lancaster type bomb casing on display at a museum Stock Photo

RMDF5FC3–A World War 2 Lancaster type bomb casing on display at a museum

RMHEX9TJ–The Lancaster was a heavily armed bomber. It had eight 0.303 machine guns in various turrets on board. As time progressed, the bomb bay in the plane was changed to allow such mighty bombs as the ‘Grand Slam’ to be carried. The ‘Grand Slam’ at 22,000 lb (9979 kg) was the heaviest bomb carried in World War Two. The Lancasters took part in many raids on Germany in World War Two. They were also used in specific raids such as the one on the ‘Tirpitz’ (November 1944) holed up in a Norwegian fjord. The most famous bombing raid by Lancasters was the ‘Dambuster Raids’. For this, Barnes Wallis

Eastbourne, UK. 19th Aug, 2022. After 2 years of absence the largest free airshow in the UK returns to this popular seaside town. The world famous Red Arrows and Battle of Britain memorial flight take part throughout the four day event Stock Photo

RM2JPP7YG–Eastbourne, UK. 19th Aug, 2022. After 2 years of absence the largest free airshow in the UK returns to this popular seaside town. The world famous Red Arrows and Battle of Britain memorial flight take part throughout the four day event

World war 2 bomb; A 12000 lb Tallboy bomb carried by Lancaster bombers, in the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby Lincolnshire UK Stock Photo

RM2AP2CK3–World war 2 bomb; A 12000 lb Tallboy bomb carried by Lancaster bombers, in the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby Lincolnshire UK

RMJX23HD–Lancaster bomber

LANCASTER 'N' FOR NUTS BOMBS PARIS RAILWAY YARDS - 12868 Picture (issued 1944) shows - The control room during the operation, Royal Air Force Stock Photo

RM2X1MB56–LANCASTER 'N' FOR NUTS BOMBS PARIS RAILWAY YARDS - 12868 Picture (issued 1944) shows - The control room during the operation, Royal Air Force

lancaster bomber,Harrier GR.9, ZG858;Biggin Hill Airshow; Biggin Hill; Kent; England; UK; Europe; Stock Photo

RMDEP1BB–lancaster bomber,Harrier GR.9, ZG858;Biggin Hill Airshow; Biggin Hill; Kent; England; UK; Europe;

What 12000-Pounders Did To Gnome-Le-Rhone-Works. The Gnome-le Rhone aero-engine works after the attack on February 8/9th. The Air Ministry reveals that a few of the new 12,000lb. bombs were used by a small Lancaster force of the Bomber Command to bring down the greater part of the very large Gnome-Le-Rhone aero-engine Works at Limgoes on the night of February 8th 1944. These photographs of the Gnome-le-Rhone aero-engine factory were taken before and after this raid, and demonstrate the destructi Stock Photo

RM2HX64P1–What 12000-Pounders Did To Gnome-Le-Rhone-Works. The Gnome-le Rhone aero-engine works after the attack on February 8/9th. The Air Ministry reveals that a few of the new 12,000lb. bombs were used by a small Lancaster force of the Bomber Command to bring down the greater part of the very large Gnome-Le-Rhone aero-engine Works at Limgoes on the night of February 8th 1944. These photographs of the Gnome-le-Rhone aero-engine factory were taken before and after this raid, and demonstrate the destructi

The Royal Air Force Lancaster bomber (PA474) of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in level flight at RIAT 2019, RAF Fairford, UK on 21/7/19. Stock Photo

RM2A5WB70–The Royal Air Force Lancaster bomber (PA474) of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in level flight at RIAT 2019, RAF Fairford, UK on 21/7/19.

1972 - H-Talks Start In London. Delegates from Britain, the United States, France, Canada and Russia, met in Lancaster House, St. James's, today, to try to reach agreement on control of the atom and hydrogen bombs. Mr. Selwyn Lloyd, Minister of State, made the opening speech. The conference is a sub-committee of the UNO Disarmament Commission. BIPPA Photo Shows:- Mr. Morehead Patterson (United States), seen during today's conference. © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMFA99H6–1972 - H-Talks Start In London. Delegates from Britain, the United States, France, Canada and Russia, met in Lancaster House, St. James's, today, to try to reach agreement on control of the atom and hydrogen bombs. Mr. Selwyn Lloyd, Minister of State, made the opening speech. The conference is a sub-committee of the UNO Disarmament Commission. BIPPA Photo Shows:- Mr. Morehead Patterson (United States), seen during today's conference. © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

RMDC9658–Avro Lancaster over Lincolnshire, England.

RMET4WMM–Bomber command load one of the new 12,000 pound 'earthquake' bombs onto a Lancaster II bomber, the same bombs that sunk the 45,000 ton German battleship Tirpitz in Norway. 14th October 1944.