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. |