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File:Avro Lancasters flying in loose formation.jpg

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English: Lancaster B Mark Is of No 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at Skellingthorpe, flying in spread formation. The two aircraft beyond the wing tip are 'VN-D' and 'VN-J' the former, serial number JA899, was missing on the night of 24 - 25 June 1944 with Pilot Officer L G Peters and crew.
Deutsch: Avro Lancasters der Royal Air Force in loser Formation während des Zweiten Weltkriegs.
Date before 25 June 1944
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IWMLondonThumbnail.jpg This is photograph TR 1156 from the collections of the Imperial War Museums. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
IWMLondonThumbnail.jpg This is photograph CH 10715 from the collections of the Imperial War Museums. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Author Royal Air Force official photographer

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