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HobbyKing Avro Lancaster V2 Thumper MKIII 4 Engine Bomber EPO 1320mm (PNF)
| Props | 6 Channel TX/RX |
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The Avro Lancaster was one of the finest bombers of WW2. Born out of the failure of the Avro Manchester, the Lancaster became the mainstay of RAF Bomber Command, with it's superb handling, good looks and ability to absorb heavy punishment. On the 16th May 1943, the Lancasters of 617 Squadron took off from England to execute Operation Chastise and attack the great dams of the Rhur Valley, within days of the raid, the Lancaster and crews of 617 Squadron became household names, as this was the first of many special raids made by the Lancaster. It was the only Allied aircraft capable of carrying special bombs like Upkeep, Tall Boy and Grandslam, ironically the Lancaster is associated with carpet bombing but became a legend because of these daring pinpoint accuracy raids, including the sinking of the battleship Tirpitz.
Our Lancaster is modeled after Thumper MKIII which is owned by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight based at RAF Coningsby and can be seen flying at airshows all over the UK. The all molded EPO foam airframe comes pre-painted with all decals pre-applied. Final assembly of the model, and installing your choice of receiver and battery is all that is needed to complete. This Lancaster can be ready to fly in about an hour of work. Scale bomb bay doors double as the battery hatch. Hinged for easy access, they are simply held closed by a couple magnets. Scale retractable landing gear and a steerable tail wheel mean she handles great ...
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