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The Avro Type 683 Lancaster actually started life in 1937, as a two-engined design - the ill-fated Manchester. Although the Manchester was an advanced aeroplane for the time, early problems with stability saw the addition of a third fin on the rear fuselage. First flown on July 25, 1939, 200 Manchester Mk.1s were built and delivered to the RAF. A much revised, four-engined version of the Manchester took to the air in October, 1941. Gone was the middle fin and four improved Rolls-Royce engines gave the new design excellent performance. Pilots loved the new machine and a new name - Lancaster -…

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