Lancaster Mark X Bomb Bay

The Lancaster could hold 22,000 pounds of bombs (10,000 kilograms) but 14,000 pounds (6,400 kilograms) was more common. Special Lancasters were fitted with the Grand Slam bomb, a single 22,000-pound monster that was used against the U-boat pens in France. Right-click and choose "view image" to enlarge.

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