Lancaster Bomber FM109
Avro Lancaster FM 109
The Avro Lancaster FM 109 is a historic World War II-era heavy bomber, one of over 430 Lancasters built in Canada under license by Victory Aircraft in Malton, Ontario. The Lancaster was a critical component of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and played a pivotal role in strategic bombing operations during the war.
Canadian-built Lancasters, designated in the FM and KB series, were largely modeled after the British Lancaster Mk X and featured Packard-built Rolls-Royce Merlin engines. These aircraft were used both overseas by No. 6 Group RCAF, which operated under RAF Bomber Command, and in Canada for training and post-war patrol missions. Many, including FM 109, were repurposed for reconnaissance and search-and-rescue roles after the war.
FM 109 is a testament to Canada's contributions to the Allied war effort and the skilled workers at Victory Aircraft who helped produce these formidable bombers. Today, this aircraft serves as a reminder of the bravery of Canadian and Allied aircrews and the country’s rich aviation heritage.
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By Airwolfhound from Hertfordshire, UK - Avro Lancaster - Shuttleworth Military Pageant 2013, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40444275
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