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Aviation History
1945
1945 - 0364.PDF
HERCULES Lancaster II The now world-famous Lancaster heavy bomber established a reputation for outstanding performance within a very short time of its initial operational appearance. Today, after three years of front-line operational duty, this bomber continues to hammer enemy industry and communications, whilst past successes against specially selected pin-point targets provide many of the highlights in the aviation history of the war. " Bristol " are proud of their contribution to the efficient performance of this powerful aircraft. . . for the Lancaster II —as with many other front-line bombers—is powered by four " Bristol " Hercules sleeve-valve radial engines. . . giving support for the assertion that the single sleeve-valve will be the principle behind the power of large post-war planes too. SiAtncMiJe -wad- THE BRISTOL AEROPLANE COMPANY LIMITED a.< i.% 3 a 1r oX H 'tB73 Kl N55 0
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