This looks like a Lancaster B1 Special. Note the absence of both the mid-upper turret and nose turret. Not to mention that the tail configuration is twin.
But, it's a great picture. I've never seen it before to my knowledge!
Lancaster B1 Special PB996 ‘YZ-C’, flown by Sqn Ldr ‘Jock’ Calder, drops a ‘Grand Slam’ against the Arbergen railway bridge over the River Weser on 21st March 1945.
Header image: 617 Sqn Lancaster B1 Special PB996 ‘YZ-C’ releases a 21,500lb ‘Grand Slam’ over the Arnsberg Viaduct, Germany, on 19th March 1945. The first of the enormous British ‘Grand Slam’ ‘earthquake’ bombs were dropped in anger 75 years ago this month. ‘Grand Slam’ was the ‘big brother’ of...
We are a non commercial community interested only in the discussion of all things military.
We do not sell or authorise the use of images hosted on our servers, if you wish to purchase or use imagery contact the uploader directly.(you will need to register). Any requests received to purchase or use imagery will be ignored. Thank you and welcome to MI.Net
You have been here as a guest for a while, I guess we are doing something right?
Register as a member and join in the discussions, its completely free and we would welcome your contributions.
All the best admin - MI.Net
We value your privacy
We use essential cookies to make this site work, and optional cookies to enhance your experience.
