| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | R5868 |
| Military Code: | PO-S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 30 December 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 55555 |
| Photo Comment |
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At least for me, this is the single most awe-inspiring exhibit (amongst many) at the RAF Museum. The venerable R5868 flew 137 combat missions making her the most successful extant Lancaster. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 April 2018, and has since been viewed 200 times. |