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This is a vintage black and white advertisement for the Avro Lancaster, a British four-engined World War II heavy bomber. The image depicts several Lancaster bombers flying through a smoke-filled sky over an industrial area that appears to be under bombardment or attack, with fires and explosions visible on the ground below. Searchlights cut through the dark clouds in an attempt to locate the aircraft amidst anti-aircraft fire bursts. The scene captures the intensity of wartime air raids and highlights the prominence of the Lancaster bomber in such operations. At the bottom of this dramatic illustration are logos for "The LANCASTER" and "AVRO, " which stands for A. V. Roe & Co. , Ltd. , along with their location at Chadderton, Manchester, England – indicating that this is likely part of an advertising campaign showcasing their contribution to war efforts during that era.
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