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I was doing a bit of browsing and came across this. Thought I would share it for those who are interested. Some very good pictures of Lancaster test aircraft through the years.

http://www.lancaster-archive.com/lanc_photos_testbed.htm

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Cool stuff, but I'm disappointed that the Orenda-powered Lancaster (FM 209) used to testbed the Orenda engine isnt included. Coincidentally I happen to own the official Avro/Orenda fire report investigation booklet (or one of them at least, I'm sure a few were made to pass around to the head honchos at Avro/Orenda) for the hanger fire that destroyed that particular aircraft, along with two CF-100s and part of the first Orenda-powered Sabre. This one used to be in possession of Earle Brownridge, Pres of Orenda from 1959-61.

Hmm. Needs editing. It starts off 'Bother during and after the war'! and the photographs are distorted. As Hawkeye mentioned, it is not very comprehensive.