![Aircraft Photo of W4783 | Avro 683 Lancaster B1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #37625](/photos/0037625.jpg)
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | W4783 |
Other Marks: | AR-G |
Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B1 |
C/n (msn): | [ W4783 ] |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
Location | |
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City / Area: | Canberra / War Memorial [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
Collection: | Australian War Memorial |
Photo Date: | 28 June 2010 |
Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
Photo ID: | 37625 |
Photo Comment |
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The famous 'G for George' joined 460 Squadron RAF at Breighton in October 1942. 'Retired' in April 1944 after 89 operations, the Squadron's oldest surviving aircraft. Flown to Australia in Oct-Nov 1944 for a publicity tour and then to join the AWM collection. Allocated RAAF serial A66-2. Installed in the AWM in 1955, but removed for restoration 1999-2003. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 February 2018, and has since been viewed 209 times. |