Avro Lancaster: The Iconic WWII Aircraft (FULL Documentary)

Avro Lancaster: The Iconic WWII Aircraft (FULL Documentary)

A video, with real Footage, about the story of the Avro Lancaster Heavy Bomber, an icon in military history, maybe the best bomber of WWII? This WW2 plane played a big role in the British Command’s strategy during the Second World War. Why Was The Avro Lancaster Aircraft So Successful? Watch and find out!

The RAF transformed the aircraft from its predecessor, the Avro Manchester, into a four-engine marvel. This British bomber featured significantly in the famed Avro Lancaster Dambusters raids.

Lancaster WW2 footage captures the impressive take-offs and runs that were crucial in disrupting enemy operations. The Lancaster was versatile and resilient.

The Avro Lancaster was powered by four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines. The Lancaster was equipped with advanced weaponry.

The operational history of the Lancaster includes notable missions such as the Dambusters Raid.

In conclusion, the Avro Lancaster was critical to the British Command and is remembered for its contributions to the Allied efforts during World War II. It is, by some, considered as the best aircraft of WWII.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro
00:45 The Making of the Lancaster
05:20 Design & Features
08:27 Weaponry of the Lancaster
12:27 History of Operations
20:29 Variants & Modifications
26:21 Outro: what made the Lancaster so successful?

Credits:

Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kenfielding/9756346112/
Author: Ken Fielding

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Orthographic of Avro Manchester
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Fishpond
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H2S radar
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B.I (FE)
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Argentina Air Force Lancaster
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Sounds:
Spitfire sound Effect from Pixabay used for intro.
Sound Effect by Scottish Guy from Pixabay.

Abstract B-roll:
Video by Luis Quintero: https://www.pexels.com/video/black-and-white-video-3611031/

Video:
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Polygoon-Profilti (producer) / Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid (administrator)
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