History of 57 Squadron of Bomber
Command. Royal Air Force 57 Lancaster Squadron.
Avro Lancaster of No.57 Squadron, shown in aviation art prints available
from Cranston Fine Arts the aviation art company, part of the Royal Air
Force squadron's history in aviation art.
Safely Home by Philip E West. The dawn of a new day illuminates a Lancaster of 57 Squadron
returning to East Kirkby from night ops over occupied Europe, escorted
by a Swannington based Mosquito night-fighter of 85 Squadron
signed by 57 Sqn Lancaster pilot Flt Lt Phil
Ainley DFC and the RAF's top (21 victories) night-fighter pilot Sqn Ldr
Branse Burbridge DSO and Bar, DFC and Bar.
Outward Bound by Philip West With the sun setting behind them, fully loaded Lancaster bombers from 57
Sqn, East Kirkby, Lincolnshire, make their way out over the English Channel
on route to target. Each crew member knew the dangers ahead but bravely gave
of their best at all times.