The Avro Lancaster originated from the unsuccessful twin-engine Avro Manchester bomber, which first flew in 1939. In late 1940, a decision was taken to replace the Manchester's two Rolls-Royce Vulture ...

This January marks the 85th anniversary of a milestone in British aviation history: the maiden flight of the Avro Lancaster prototype. On January 9, 1941, the aircraft-then known as the Avro 683-made ...