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Hefty Tax Bill Could Lead to Destruction of Restored Avro Lancaster Nose Section

A painstakingly restored Avro Lancaster cockpit section is in danger of being scrapped due to a hefty inheritance tax.

The aircraft was relegated to a field in Lincolnshire following WW2, where its remains were discovered by Jeremy Hall in the 1970s. He spent 20 years restoring the nose section and it has since been widely exhibited for educational purposes and as a tribute to Bomber Command.

However, Hall’s descendants are reportedly facing an unaffordable tax bill of roughly $60,000 on the machine – a prospect that could result in it being destroyed upon or before his passing.

The cockpit recently arrived at Royal Albert Hall to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the day the green light was given for Operation Chastise. Conducted in May 1943, 19 Lancasters of 617 Squadron attacked a number of German dams, resulting in severe flooding that destroyed or damaged power stations, factories and mines.

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Aeroplane Heaven Releases First Screenshots of Upcoming Avro Lancaster for FSX, P3D

Flight simulation developer Aeroplane Heaven has released the first “in development” screenshots of their updated Avro Lancaster for FSX, FSX S/E and P3DV3+.

As previously reported, Aeroplane Heaven’s new Lancaster is touted as incorporating their latest tech and techniques to “bring you what will be your chance to experience just what it was like to fly and crew this legendary machine in the skies of the latest simulators.” Its exterior will reportedly boast “a massive amount of authentic detail” along with many unique animations and a highly detailed virtual cockpit that will include the front turret and bomber’s compartment, engineer and nav station and radio operator’s positions.

The newly released images show “the front offices” and “a flying exterior with all detail done except for a few bits and bobs. Also a new technique for achieving the pillowing on the metal panels.” Click below to see more.

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Aeroplane Heaven Developing Updated Avro Lancaster For FSX & P3D

Over a decade after releasing their first version of the Avro Lancaster, flight simulation developer Aeroplane Heaven has announced that they are once again turning their attention to the famous WW2 bomber. The upcoming version will reportedly incorporate their latest tech and techniques to “bring you what will be your chance to experience just what it was like to fly and crew this legendary machine in the skies of the latest simulators.”

The aircraft’s exterior will reportedly boast “a massive amount of authentic detail” along with many unique animations and a highly detailed virtual cockpit that will include the front turret and bomber’s compartment, engineer and nav station and radio operator’s positions.

The add-on will reportedly be compatible with FSX, FSX S/E and P3DV3+. A release date has not yet been announced, but a number of renderings have been made available which are included below.

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