THE LAST OF THE LANCS

The video discusses the farewell of the last Avro Lancaster in service with the RAF, highlighting its final mission to the breakers yard. It reflects on the significant contributions of the Lancaster during World War II, including attacks on U-boat diesel engine works, V2 rocket plants, and the sinking of the Tirpitz. The video also covers the role of Bomber Command and the legacy of the Lancaster, which dropped over 608,000 tons of bombs and more than 51 million incendiaries on enemy targets. The Lancaster's era has ended, but its memory endures.

What was the destination of the last Avro Lancaster's final flight?

• To a museum

• To the breakers yard

• To a private collector

• To a new airbase

Which of the following was NOT a target of the Lancaster bombers during World War II?

• U-boat diesel engine works

• V2 rocket plants

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Tirpitz

How many squadrons did Bomber Command have in 1944?

• 30

• 42

• 60

• 50

Approximately how many tons of high explosive bombs were dropped by the Lancasters?

• 1 million tons

• 608,000 tons

• 500,000 tons

• 700,000 tons

What is the lasting sentiment expressed about the Lancaster in the final section?

• It was a failure

• It is forgotten

• Long live its memory

• It was overrated