Number of Mk Ills were converted to air sea rescue configuration. ASR Mk Ills being equipped with large airborne lifeboats. These later became maritime reconnaissance machines, serving as GR 3 until 1954.
Lancaster ASR III RF324 279 Sqn with airborne lifeboat
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Lancaster ASR III RF324 279 Sqn with airborne lifeboat
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