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A Royal Air Force RAF Avro 683 Lancaster B-7 Parked, Painted to Represent Ed932 Aj-G of 617 Squadron The Dam-Busters for the Filming of the Movie Date: 1955
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1. Title: "A Blast from the Past: The Avro 683 Lancaster B-7 of the Royal Air Force, "AJ-G" - Ed932, in 1955 This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the iconic Avro 683 Lancaster B-7 bomber of the Royal Air Force (RAF), specifically the aircraft with the serial number "AJ-G" and the code name "Ed932," as it sits parked on the tarmac during filming for the classic 1955 war movie "The Dam Busters." Set against the backdrop of a grey and misty English morning, the Lancaster's powerful piston engines are silenced, their propellers still, as the aircraft takes on a new role as a movie prop. The Avro Lancaster, a British four-engine heavy bomber, was a pivotal aircraft during World War II, particularly for the 617 Squadron, better known as the "Dam Busters," due to their daring raid on the Ruhr Dam in Germany. This photograph, however, showcases the Lancaster in a different light, as it was repainted and used for the film adaptation of the same name. The film, directed by Michael Anderson and starring Richard Todd, tells the story of the real-life mission and the innovative bouncing bomb developed by Barnes Wallis. This photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Avro Lancaster and its role in both military history and popular culture. The image transports us back to a time of courage, innovation, and determination, as we witness this iconic aircraft parked and ready for its next mission – this time, on the silver screen. Keywords: 1955, UK, Royal Air Force, RAF, England, NX673, AJ G, ED932, WW2, WWII, World War, 2nd Dam Busters, Military, Bomber, Pistonprop.
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