Lancaster ASR III RF324 279 Sqn with airborne lifeboat

Lancaster ASR Mk III

Lancaster ASR Mk III RF324 of No. 279 Squadron RAF with airborne lifeboat

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.


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Lancaster ASR III RF324 279 Sqn with airborne lifeboat

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