Rare Avro Lincoln Restoration

The Moorabbin Airport Museum in Australia has embarked on an ambitious $4 million project to restore an Avro Lincoln bomber, one of only four remaining worldwide. This endeavor aims to meticulously return the aircraft to its former glory, offering future generations a tangible connection to aviation history. The Avro Lincoln, model RF342, first took flight in 1944 in England, where it was utilized for icing trials to assess aircraft performance under various weather conditions. Post-World...

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