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Re: Lancaster supply drop to Yugoslavia
A matter of timing - the Stirling was to replace the Halifax and so examples would be expected early for crew familiarisation. I'd have expected some around in theatre by April 1945, but published dates for re-equipment may not reflect such individuals. By April 1945 even the newest-delivered Halifaxes would have been getting tired, and a mid-1943 build one even more so.
If you are looking for a Lancaster diverted from a mission, then which mission would this have been? If there was such a Lancaster mission carried out in this period then you may have a candidate. Otherwise the only evidence is this identification which would be demonstrably incorrect.
I suspect however if a Lancaster flew such a mission then it would have been in the squadron records. It is fair to say that the average BC pilot would not be familiar with the territory nor style of operations, but an experienced pilot could have been added to the crew.
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