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The Avro Lancaster was the most famous RAF heavy bomber of the 2nd World War andwent into service in 1942. More than 7,300 of these machines were built for RAF Bomber Command. One of the most important RAF targets was the destruction of theRuhr dams that supplied important industrial installations with power. In order to accurately attack such robust targets as dams or barrages a rotating bomb wasdeveloped which was better known as the bouncing bomb . For this attack a special new unit was set up, 617 Squadron under the command of Wing Commander Guy Gibson. Code-named Operation Chastise this raid took place with 19 Lancaster bombers on the night of 16th to 17th May 1943. The first two dams – Möhne and Eder – were successfully destroyed, whereas the other two – Ennepe andSorpe withstood the attack.
The enormous Boeing 747 long-haul aircraft completed its maiden flight on 9.2.1969. The jumbo jet had Pratt & Whitney engines with 22,680 kp thrust, a take-off weight of over 300,000 kg and could carry 442 passengers over a distance of 9,136 km.- Structurally detailed fuselage and wings- Landing gear optionally open or closed- Detailed engies and landing gear- Decals for an Air Cananda version