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Well, looks like Richard has the most with 4 out of 5.
Q: Some statistical trivia: the crew of a Lancaster was normally 7. Pilot, Flight Engineer, Navigator, Wireless Operator , Bomb Aimer, Mid-upper Gunner, Rear Gunner. Which of these positions had the highest survival rate from Lancs which were 'downed'?
A: BOMB-AIMER-his position was over the nose escape hatch.
Q:To the nearest percentage, how many Lancasters were lost in action?
A:53%
Q:The most operational sorties flown by a Lancaster were carried out by ED 888. How many missions was she credited with?
A: 140
Q: How many Lancasters were still flying at the start of the 21st century (December 2001)?
A:2
Q: Many Lancasters were delivered from the production line to their squadrons by pilots belonging to the ATA service. What did the letters ATA stand for?
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