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The remnants of the shot that brought her down. A 20mm flak shell punctured the fuel tank. Some of the sheet
metal has been replaced as part of the restoration.
The exhaust pipe of engine #1.
The starboard side of the forward fuselage
reveals a lower window section for the pilot.
Here’s a look into the bomb bay –
as this was a cargo ship most of the bomb racks are missing.
A main landing gear section minus the wheel.
A pair of Lancaster wheels have been acquired and will be fitted late in the restoration process.
Note the brake drums on the main wheel axle.
A rear view of the main gear section.
Looking aft from the center crew entry door.
Note the aftermarket interior light package.
Looking forward from the same door.
With the tail turret rotated it is possible
to get a great view of the tail gunner’s position.
Here the tail turret has been rotated fully
to one side.
This view in behind the tail turret shows
the hydraulic cylinder for raising the tail wheel.
Part of the elevator actuating mechanism.
This is one of the two mould sections for
the clear nose section under construction.
Halifax Restoration Part 1
Halifax Restoration Part 3
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