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Old 22nd September 2018, 17:05
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Re: Lancaster PA278 - 4th Oct 1945

There were 6 crew aboard, having left out the bomb aimer (as this was October 1945 it was not only after the War in Europe had ended but also in the Far East. Bit puzzling therefore why both gunners were aboard, as hostilities had ended. If nothing else, their weight could have been saved by leaving them behind, as i expect there was no ammo either.
19 passengers must have been a bit like a sardine tin, especially if both gunners were stuck in their turrets, flying below 2,000 ft as no oxygen or heating for passengers.
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