About This Aircraft
The Avro Lincoln B.2/4A RF398 represents a distinguished example of Britain's last piston-engined heavy bomber. Developed from the legendary Lancaster, the Lincoln served as a cornerstone of the Royal Air Force's bomber capability in the early Cold War. RF398, a B.2 variant, features a long, cylindrical fuselage with a crew of seven. It was powered by four Rolls-Royce Merlin 85 engines, each delivering 1,750 horsepower, enabling it to carry a substantial bomb load over long distances. The defensive armament was formidable, typically consisting of twin .50 calibre Browning machine guns in the nose and tail turrets and two 20mm Hispano cannons in the dorsal turret. As a B.2/4A variant, this aircraft could be adapted for specialised roles, reflecting the versatility that characterised this workhorse of the RAF before the jet-powered V-bombers entered service.
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