i've flown 50k mountains in a lanc. it's a squeak, but a formation at 50k can be done.
Since the climb rate of a Lancaster at 40,000ft is about -1100ft per minute AND the fact that in AH its engines cut out at 45,000ft I call BS.
how do you get themt o climb at 1100fpm at 40k? i can only manage 500-600fpm right up to my chosen bombing alt?
Time for some 50k mountains around that area.
I blame Dr Spock. Spank your kids, spank them often.
Cap, look closely. He said -1100fpm
But we need you now, not when your parents let you play again this summer!