Textures for JD Tinball's Tiger Force Lancaster conversion of Buddha 13's conversion of Dave Garwood's Lancaster BIII available here at the Outhouse By Sopwith Chameleon, Representing Canadian built Lancaster B MK X "R-Ropey"
In 1944 a second source of Lancasters was established in Canada to supplement British Production, and 430 were built with the designation Lancaster B Mk X; they were powered by Packard Merlins 75 or 224 (British-built Packard-powered aircraft were Lancaster B.Mk.III). 419 Squadron RCAF was flying Halifaxes from Middleton St.George (now Teeside airport) as part of the all-Canadian 6 Group when they were changed for Lancaster B Mk Xs in March 1944, keeping these until it returned to Canada in June 1945; 101 of these aircraft were issued to 419. KB772 joined the squadron in November 1944, flying 64 operations by April 1945, and was flown back to Pearce, Alberta in September. RCAF Lancaster squadrons were noted for decorating their aircraft, and the “sharkmouths” were worn on operations, but the name “Ropey” was only applied to the nose shortly before the aircraft’s return to Canada. It served with the RCAF’s Eastern Air Command until May 1947, with others of the type continuing, particularly in the maritime reconnaissance and search and rescue roles, until 1964.
Submitted by Sopwith Chameleon
In 1944 a second source of Lancasters was established in Canada to supplement British Production, and 430 were built with the designation Lancaster B Mk X; they were powered by Packard Merlins 75 or 224 (British-built Packard-powered aircraft were Lancaster B.Mk.III). 419 Squadron RCAF was flying Halifaxes from Middleton St.George (now Teeside airport) as part of the all-Canadian 6 Group when they were changed for Lancaster B Mk Xs in March 1944, keeping these until it returned to Canada in June 1945; 101 of these aircraft were issued to 419. KB772 joined the squadron in November 1944, flying 64 operations by April 1945, and was flown back to Pearce, Alberta in September. RCAF Lancaster squadrons were noted for decorating their aircraft, and the “sharkmouths” were worn on operations, but the name “Ropey” was only applied to the nose shortly before the aircraft’s return to Canada. It served with the RCAF’s Eastern Air Command until May 1947, with others of the type continuing, particularly in the maritime reconnaissance and search and rescue roles, until 1964.
Submitted by Sopwith Chameleon
