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The new aircraft were B.III (Specials), referred to at Avro's Woodford factory as Lancaster Type 464 Provisioning and each one had been modified with equipment to deliver the Vickers Type 464 'Upkeep' mine. Although the mines had not been delivered to Scampton at that time, talk amongst the crews inevitably turned to discussing their intended target, with most assuming they would be sent to attack the massive German battleship Tirpitz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs more Lancaster's arrived, the commander of this new squadron, Wing Commander Guy Gibson, selected Lancaster ED932\/AJ-G as his own aircraft, due to the fact that the bomber's codes were the same as his father's initials, Alexander James Gibson. Gibson and the crew of ED932 were amongst the first to train with their new aircraft and their unusual bombs, releasing their mines at a test site at Reculver on the north Kent coast from 12th May 1943, just five days before crews embarked on their historic raid. After a period of intense training and on the day prior to the raid, Gibson was finally briefed on the intended targets - 'Operation Chastise' would be striking at the industrial heart of Germany, the great dams of the Ruhr Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 21.39 on 16th May 1943, Gibson and Lancaster ED932 took off from RAF Scampton at the head of the first attack wave of nine Lancasters heading for the Mohne Dam, flying a route over Suffolk, then the North Sea, crossing the Dutch coast at Zeeland, before heading inland attempting to avoid known areas of Luftwaffe defences. As Gibson and his crew made their attack run on the Mohne Dam, the other Lancasters of the first wave circled the target area, watching the effectiveness of the attack run and waiting for the instruction to commence their own attack. Having released their mine, Gibson and his crew flew alongside the other aircraft during their attacks, attempting to draw enemy fire away from the attacking aircraft, giving them the best chance of effecting a breach. The fifth mine dropped was a perfect run and exploded in exactly the right place to cause the already weakened dam to fail – they had done it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the years which followed, this incredible operation was referred to as the 'Dambusters Raid' and No.617 Squadron would become one of the RAF's most famous units. 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With a part count of 224 and an age recommendation of 10+, this kit is ideal for experienced modelers who are looking for a challenge and don't want to sacrifice attention to detail. Known as the proud heavy bomber of the RAF in WW2, the Avro Lancaster was famous for its powerful attacks and dexterity. With a length of 295 mm and a wingspan of 428 mm, this model shows the legendary bomber in all its glory.\u003cbr\u003e\nScope of delivery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eFuselage center section for holding the special bomb\u003cbr\u003e\n    Detailed rotary bomb with suspension\u003cbr\u003e\n    Detailed surface structures\u003cbr\u003e\n    Detailed cockpit with instrument panel and side panels\u003cbr\u003e\n    Navigator and radio operator room\u003cbr\u003e\n    2 rotating machine gun turrets\u003cbr\u003e\n    Cockpit glazing in various variants\u003cbr\u003e\n    Detailed Merlin engine\u003cbr\u003e\n    Main landing gear bay with separate side struts\u003cbr\u003e\n    Detailed main landing gear\u003cbr\u003e\n    Movable propellers\u003cbr\u003e\n    2 different propeller blades\u003cbr\u003e\n    Decal for 1 RAF Version: Avro Lancaster B.Mk.III (Special) No.617 Squadron, Royal Air Force, May 1943\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of history and detailed models, the Lancaster B.III DAMBUSTERS kit offers numerous highlights. 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