Avro Lancaster

24 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

A rare Avro Lancaster, one of just two airworthy examples, on display at a major airshow—an iconic symbol of WWII aviation history.

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Aircraft

Lancaster LANC

RAF WWII-era Bomber Command camouflage

Manufacturer

Avro

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Military Maverick

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Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

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Aviation History

One of the most famous WWII heavy bombers; key part of RAF Bomber Command\'s night raids over Europe. Only two airworthy Lancasters survive today.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare: Only two airworthy Lancasters exist worldwide.

Record Flights

Participated in historic missions such as the \'Dambusters\' raid. Modern survivors fly at airshows and memorial events.

Safety & Events

Survivors represent a rare and iconic era. No major recent incidents; often perform flypasts at national remembrance events.

Future Outlook

Likely to be preserved and flown for heritage/airshow purposes as long as possible.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 piston engines (x4)

Engine

31.09 m

Wingspan

21.18 m

Length

4,070 km

Range

320 km/h

Speed

7 (crew); Up to 6,350 kg bombs

Capacity

30,000 kg

MTOW

6.25 m

Height

Each engine ~1,280 hp (piston)

Thrust

Historic aircraft; not measured by ICAO standards

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