Thesaurus Term/Concept: MANCHESTER

Identifier	136220
Class	AIRCRAFT TYPE
Status	Preferred
Index?	Yes
Scope Note	Twin-engined, medium bomber with a 1200 mile range and a bomb load in excess of 10,000 lb. Entered service in 1940, but engine faults resulted in retirement in 1942 with its design later modified into the acclaimed four-engine Lancaster bomber.

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Context	Record
Monument Type	MLI98834 Avro Manchester Aircraft Crash Site, South Hykeham (Monument)
Monument Type	MLI98924 Second World War Aircraft Crash Site, Thurlby (Monument)